Montani Saepe Aegeri

With Monday marking Rural Health Day at the Legislature, and Wednesday designated Public Health Day, the well-being of West Virginians comes into focus this week.

The Associated Press' Tom Breen ponders the future of AccessWV, the state-managed health insurance fund of last resort for residents otherwise unable to get coverage. A majority of states offer high-risk pools, though West Virginia's _ which does NOT cover enrollees with tax dollars _ is facing a funding crisis.

The AP's April Vitello continues coverage of one of the Mountain State's biggest health care problems: obesity. Vitello reports on programs pursued by the Public Employees Insurance Agency and like Breen, offers a national perspective as well.