AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOpioid Treatment in Primary Care: Ohio University researcher Berkeley Franz won a nearly $4M NIH grant to scale a model that helps primary care clinics prescribe medication for opioid use disorder, expanding to about 40 clinics across Ohio and West Virginia with partner health systems. Food Safety & Kids’ Health: A new federal review finds synthetic dyes still show up in nearly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with children’s products higher—while West Virginia is among states that have moved to restrict certain dyes. Rural Entrepreneurship: A WVU study links support for women entrepreneurs to stronger rural economies, pointing to child care, access to financial institutions, education, and community backing as key levers. Data Centers & Power Strain: A national grid watchdog warns data center growth is stressing the electric system, with West Virginia among states where older coal plants are staying open longer. West Virginia Higher Ed: Marshall University approved cutting seven certificate and degree programs as it works through a budget deficit, including computer and information security and multiple digital communications offerings. Community Science in WV: Appalachian Headwaters in Greenbrier County is running outdoor STEAM field trips and wildlife monitoring, inviting residents to contribute observations to help state agencies.
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