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COVID-19 Health and Hunger Policy Public Health

Food insecurity in Mingo County after the pandemic

Mingo County is one of the poorest counties in the nation; 85% of the population qualifies for SNAP, which is formerly known as food stamps and has a 200% poverty threshold. Measures to ease food insecurity during the pandemic did nothing to increase this number.

By Think Kids, 5 daysSeptember 25, 2023 ago

ACEs Drug Crisis Mental Health Policy School Health

In West Virginia’s opioid crisis, a new high school will serve teens in recovery

In West Virginia, the state hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, kids haven’t been immune to the problem, and it isn’t easy to get help.

By Think Kids, 6 daysSeptember 25, 2023 ago

COVID-19 Disabilities Public Health When All Are Counted

COVID is still here, and some are still dealing with its effects.

By Erin Beck, Writing for the “When All Are Counted” Project I no longer see COVID testing stations around the state, helping us keep better track of COVID cases. But last week, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported the COVID deaths of a 70-year-old female from Read more…

By Think Kids, 1 monthAugust 23, 2023 ago