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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Leadership for Rural Health Transformation Program

The West Virginia Department of Health today announced the official launch of new executive… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Reports Reductions in Healthcare Associated Infections

West Virginia healthcare facilities continue to demonstrate strong progress in protecting… Full Story

Mayor of Wayne Modifies “Do Not Consume” Order

At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon, Town of Wayne Mayor Danny Grace modified his “Do Not… Full Story

Lab Results Detect No Mineral Oil in Wayne’s Water

Recent lab results received by the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) and the West Virginia… Full Story

Town of Wayne “Do Not Consume” Order Stays in Place

The Town of Wayne’s “Do Not Consume” order remains in place following the vandalism and… Full Story

No Detection of Transformer Oil in the Wayne Water System, Governor Approves Funding Assistance

Lab results received today by the West Virginia Department of Health from samples collected on… Full Story

Targeted Water Testing Continues Following Wayne Substation Spill

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) engineers in the Town of Wayne today helped expedite… Full Story

More Targeted Testing Yields Positive Results in Wayne Following Substation Spill

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has received results from an enhanced lab testing… Full Story

Additional Laboratory Testing Results Received Following Wayne Substation Spill

Additional preliminary laboratory results have been received based on samples collected by the… Full Story

Preliminary Lab Data Received Following Wayne Substation Spill

Additional preliminary lab data received by the Town of Wayne following the vandalism… Full Story

Town of Wayne Begins Flushing Water System

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

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 (… Full Story

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… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of New Website

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

West Virginia Department of Health Seeking Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

​Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Provides Update on 2025 Achievements

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is providing an update on major achievements over… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health, Emergency Management Notifies Residents of Serious Temperature-related Health Risks

The West Virginia Department of Health and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD… Full Story

West Virginia Hospital Nationally Recognized for Rural Health Contributions

The West Virginia Department of Health’s State of Office of Rural Health (SORH) announces that… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Recall of ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula

​The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Epidemiology… Full Story

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual… Full Story

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased… Full Story

Clay Center Partners with DoHS and DH to Offer Discounted Admission for SNAP and WIC Recipients

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West Virginia Department of Health (DH),… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Shares Helpful Information Ahead of Respiratory Season

​​The West Virginia Department of Health is sharing helpful information and urging vigilance… Full Story

Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has… Full Story

Flood Relief Update-DoHS Extends Application Deadline for SNAP Replacement Benefits

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today received approval from the U.S.

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West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Distinction

​The West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health, has… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Excess Medical Supplies to Schools

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) recently… Full Story

Monongalia County Becomes Third in State to Join Whole Blood Program

The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is pleased to… Full Story

West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Program Expands Access Through Digital Innovation

The West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is aligning with Governor Patrick… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services

In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative… Full Story