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Lauren Peace is a Report for America Corps Member who covers public health.

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CDC report: Tackling Charleston HIV outbreak will require easier access to syringe exchanges

Avatar photo by Lauren Peace August 3rd, 2021August 3rd, 2021

Increased access to sterile syringes and more focused outreach efforts are needed to help control an HIV outbreak in West Virginia’s most populous county, according to a report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between Jan. 1, 2019 and July 7, 2021, 72 new cases of HIV linked to injection drug […]

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After last word from community’s lawyers, WV opioid trial goes to judge

Avatar photo by Lauren Peace July 28th, 2021July 29th, 2021
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In closing arguments, distributors argue the number of pills they sent to Cabell County wasn’t unreasonable

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 28th, 2021July 28th, 2021
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Drug distributor calls request for money to fix opioid problem a ‘blank check’

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 27th, 2021July 27th, 2021
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In eight questions, Cabell County attorney lays out the case against the country’s biggest opioid distributors

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Judge rules law restricting West Virginia needle exchange programs can stand

Avatar photo by Lauren Peace July 15th, 2021July 15th, 2021
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Facing tough restrictions, WV harm reduction programs wait for federal lawsuit ruling

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What’s happened so far in West Virginia’s historic opioid trial

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Civil fines vs. prison time: as opioid trial plays out, stakes are different for ordinary West Virginians

Avatar photo by Lauren Peace and Anya Slepyan June 28th, 2021June 28th, 2021
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WV health experts worry new law will ignite ‘powder kegs’ amid HIV outbreak

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