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WVFF Creates New Funding Mechanism For Opioid Settlement Money 

At its first quarterly meeting of the year, the West Virginia First Foundation Board of Directors approved a new funding mechanism.

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How Avian Flu Is Wreaking Havoc In Nearby States, This West Virginia Morning

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture earlier this month issued an advisory to poultry owners about the rising number of avian flu cases in surrounding states. So far, it has infected only a small number of poultry farms in West Virginia. But in nearby Pittsburgh, the number of avian flu cases is high.

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Bill Directs Nearly $3M To Smoking/Vaping Cessation

A report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.

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Department Of Health Launches Listserv To Keep Community Informed About Rural Health Initiatives

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has promoted the program as a unique opportunity to improve health outcomes and expand access to care since it was first announced last year.

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