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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 27, 2025

Lawmakers Debate Vaccine Exemptions And Cuts To Medicaid Could Affect Recovery Efforts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, two lawmakers that are also doctors spoke with Eric Douglas about legislation aimed at providing exemptions to childhood immunizations, and Us & Them looks at the effect of Medicaid cuts on recovery efforts.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 11, 2024

First Foundation Receives Nearly 200 Applications During First Grant Cycle

Nearly 200 organizations applied for opioid settlement money from the first round of funding from the foundation responsible for its distribution.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 13, 2024

Applications Open For First Round Of W.Va. Opioid Settlement Grants

The foundation responsible for dispersing West Virginia’s opioid settlement money has approved the launch of the application process for its first grant cycle. The West Virginia First Foundation’s (...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 02, 2024

Foundation Director Challenges Opioid Settlement Board To Distribute Funds Before 2025

The executive director of the organization responsible for dispersing West Virginia's opioid settlement funds challenged board members to award funds by the end of the year.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 05, 2024

Recovery Day Draws Crowds At W.Va. Capitol

Advocates and recovery experts filled the capitol rotunda on Monday to educate lawmakers about substance use disorder.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 28, 2022

Cabell County Commission Approves Audit of Harm Reduction Program

The Cabell County Commission approved a resolution seeking an evaluation and audit of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department’s syringe exchange program.

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