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West Virginia News

News stories from the past 60 days.

Mar 6, 2024 - Discusses the rise in colorectal cancer rates and mortality disparities for Black and rural Americans. Highlights efforts by multiple states to increase screening rates including in rural West Virginia. Notes challenges for rural residents such as distance to care and shortages of specialists.
Source: Stateline
Feb 27, 2024 - Commentary on the growing prenatal substance exposure crisis in West Virginia. Discusses rural specific challenges, as well as access to healthcare issues and social determinants of health measures. Cites research on infant outcomes following exposure to various substances. Highlights Project WATCH, a referral system connecting families to services in West Virginia.
Source: The Conversation
Jan 26, 2024 - Interview with a West Virginia attorney describing the medical-legal partnership model approach to addiction recovery. Notes rural-specific challenges with successful recovery.
Source: The Daily Yonder

Last Updated: 3/6/2024