AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOpioid Treatment Access: An Ohio University team won a nearly $4M NIH grant to expand a primary-care model that helps clinicians prescribe medication for opioid use disorder, scaling to about 40 clinics across Ohio and West Virginia with mentorship and outcome tracking. Food Safety & Kids’ Health: A new report finds synthetic dyes show up in about 1 in 5 packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them as a federal voluntary phase-out faces pushback. Early Puberty Guidance: The Endocrine Society released updated clinical guidance saying some children with central precocious puberty subgroups may need less testing or treatment, aiming to match care to the right timing. STEM Education in WV: Bluefield State University received approval to launch a Master of Science in Engineering Technology, starting fall 2026, built for working professionals and graduates. School Safety Tech: After a West Virginia crash tied to impaired driving, the NTSB is pushing alcohol-detection systems for newly manufactured school buses—sparking renewed debate on tech-based prevention. Local Flood Resilience: Mingo County is holding FEMA-funded flood mitigation meetings to pinpoint problem areas and shape next steps for reducing repeat flooding. Energy Transparency: A report says the Morrisey administration blocked coal project information, raising questions as West Virginia’s energy plans shift.
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