Opioid Treatment Access: A new nearly $4 million NIH-funded project will scale a model that helps primary care clinics prescribe medication for opioid use disorder, expanding to about 40 clinics across Ohio and West Virginia with regional health partners. Nursing Workforce: WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital plans a new Center for Nursing Education at Wheeling University, aiming to train about 26 future registered nurses per class starting fall 2027, with no tuition and a three-year bedside work requirement. Maternal Mental Health: West Virginia improved to a B-Minus on the 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card, reflecting expanded statewide efforts after a D-Minus three years ago. Cancer Care Coverage: West Virginia approved chemotherapy scalp cooling coverage, a step aimed at helping patients reduce hair loss during treatment. Public Health & Safety: EMS research found intramuscular naloxone led to faster recovery and fewer repeat doses than intranasal, without more precipitated withdrawal. Food & Health Policy: Reports highlight ongoing concerns about synthetic dyes in packaged foods, while West Virginia is among states that have enacted restrictions. Animal Health: West Virginia announced new requirements for transporting animals into the state to prevent New World screwworm spread. Local Healthcare Operations: Hospitals in Kentucky and West Virginia responded to a federal pricing transparency review, saying technical issues—not missing data—were the concern. Agriculture Innovation: WVU researchers developed a soft robotic gripper to inspect fruit ripeness and harvest without bruising, with potential benefits for West Virginia strawberry growers.