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W.Va. Nearly Funded Tobacco Education Efforts, But Let Bill Die In Committee

A bill to fund a Tobacco Education Fund in the nation’s most nicotine addicted state failed in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session.

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State Officials Reassure Public Of Access To Critical Services Amid Federal Grant Cuts

As federal level grants and cooperative agreements are being cut in Washington D.C., state officials say some program’s funding will be affected, but promise to ensure access to essential health and human services.

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New Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives

West Virginia’s new secretary of the Department of Health was sworn into office Friday and announced goals to increase efficiency within the department with AI software, among other initiatives.

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State Health Officials Advise: D.C. Airport Measles Case May Have Exposed West Virginian Residents

State health officials have issued an alert for some West Virginia residents who may have been exposed to measles at a D.C. airport.

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