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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia health officials are investigating a sharp increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. A statewide health ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: WVU Health System settles for $4.17M over allegations of controlled substance violations
Federal prosecutors announced details regarding a multimillion-dollar settlement with West Virginia United Health System.
News United States » West Virginia » Health: WVU Health System ordered to pay $4.17M in civil suit about theft of controlled substances
The United States Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia announced Monday that West Virginia United Health System Inc., doing business as West Virginia ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: West Virginia sues United HealthGroup’s pharmacy benefit manager over opioid sales
West Virginia accused Optum of evading legal safeguards on opioid sales The state previously sued pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Dec 8, Reuters - West Virginia sued United HealthGroup on ...
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Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses The Latest WVU Health Systems has entered into a federal settlement for failing to report and prevent ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts as opioids devastated West Virginia
WVU Health Systems has entered into a federal settlement for failing to report and prevent drug thefts by employees. Between 2017 and 2024, drugs disappeared from the system amid West ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level
There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: CDC says 4 states likely linked in cyclosporiasis outbreak. See which ones
The CDC and states are investigating a surge of cyclosporiasis cases across the country. Specific states' cases are likely linked.
News United States » West Virginia » Health: Diarrhea parasite: WV health agency reports 47 cases of intestinal illness
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health announced July 10, 2026, it is investigating an increase in 'diarrhea parasite" cyclosporiasis cases occurring across the state. The Centers for Disease ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: West Virginia and Choctaw Nation to Showcase Recovery Models Built with CHESS Health Technology at NACCHO360
Two public health organizations will present at NACCHO360, the annual conference hosted by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), taking place in Louisville, KY, July ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: Tracking the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US
Some US states are facing a large and growing outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water.