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Cyclospora isn't the only public health crisis the U.S. is contending with in 2026. Measles, one of the world's most contagious viruses, has now spread to 43 states, the Centers for Disease Control ...
News United States » West Virginia » Health: West Virginia women can’t afford another barrier to basic healthcare
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 health officials issue advisory regarding diarrhea-causing parasite
West Virginia health officials are investigating a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been reported in 30 states. Nearly 50 cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed statewide since mid-June, a sizable ...
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: $1.8M investment to combat critical healthcare workforce shortages announced by Governor Morrisey
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – A $1.8 million funding opportunity via the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to assist in combatting the serious healthcare staff storages in the ...
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 ...