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Town of Wayne Begins Flushing Water System

After consulting with the West Virginia Department of Health (DH), the Town of Wayne…

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DH, DHF, and DoHS Open 2026 Application Window for Summer Internship Program

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (…

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West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services Sees Uptick in Home Test Kit Requests During Radon Action Month

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is…

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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of New Website

As the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) moves from planning to execution, the West…

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Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh

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Arvin Singh, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHDM, FACHE, has been appointed Secretary of Health for the West Virginia Morrisey Administration. Dr. Singh brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having served as Vice President of Strategy and Communications for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) since 2020. In this role, he successfully led the Certificate of Need (CON) application and approval process for a groundbreaking $540 million regional medical center in Easton, Maryland. He also spearheaded the creation and implementation of UM SRH's first 340B program, expanding access to essential medications for underserved populations while optimizing financial and operational efficiencies.