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Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $11M Investment to Expand Virtual Care and Deploy Mobile Health Clinics to Underserved Communities

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $11… Full Story

West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Issues Warning Amid Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health (BPH) is working with the… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $25 Million to Expand Prevention-Focused Health Programs

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $25 million in new funding opportunities… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces $10.5 Million to Help West Virginians Overcome Health Barriers and Return to Work

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $10.5 million in funding opportunities through the… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8M Investment to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.8 million funding opportunity through the state's… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Issues Cease and Desist Order to Pause Cleanup Efforts at Parkersburg Fire Site

Out of an abundance of caution, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has issued a Cease… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Investment to Expand Worksite Clinics Across West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million investment to expand access to worksite… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Launches Data Spine Initiative to Strengthen Statewide Healthcare Infrastructure

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) today announced the release of a Request for… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Encourages Participation in Vital Statewide Health Survey

The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health (BPH) is calling on… Full Story

Department of Health Launches Major Rural Health Initiative to Modernize Patient Scheduling and Improve Access to Care

The West Virginia Department of Health today announced a major step forward in the state’s Rural… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces Over $1M EMS Community Paramedicine Funding Opportunity to Expand Rural Access to Care

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new $1 million funding opportunity to help Emergency… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Seeks Expert Input on Technology-Enabled Care Solutions

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is seeking information from prospective technology… Full Story

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Director Named to National Commission

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

West Virginia Cancer Registry Receives Highest Recognition Level by CDC

The… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces $3.4M Rural Local Health Challenge Funding Opportunity

Total RHTP Funding Opportunities and Initiatives Now Exceed $65 Million

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West Virginia Releases Less Restrictive Sport Fish Consumption Advisories Following Longstanding Water Quality Improvement Efforts

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), in partnership with the West Virginia Department of… Full Story

CMS and West Virginia Advance Rural Health Transformation Through Two‑Day RHTP Site Visit

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) hosted representatives from the Centers for Medicare… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces New Investments Totaling Nearly $4M to Expand Workforce Recruitment and Training in West Virginia

More than $62 Million in Rural Health Funding now available

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West Virginia Department of Health Announces HealthTech Appalachia Investment Advisory Panel

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) today announced the formation of the… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces Additional $29.5 Million in Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities

More Than $58 Million in Rural Health Funding Now Available

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West Virginia Takes Bold Step Toward Becoming a Stroke Smart State

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is proud to announce a major public health… Full Story

Governor Morrisey Announces First $28.56 Million in Rural Health Transformation Funding

After six months of work to secure West Virginia’s participation in the federal Rural Health… Full Story

West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program Launches Informational Listserv for Key Updates and Events

Today, the West Virginia Department of Health proudly launched an informational listserv… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Advisory Panel for Rural Health Transformation Program

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) today announced the formation of the Rural Health… Full Story

Delay in Authorizing $199 Million Rural Health Transformation Program Risks Federal Funding, Rural Health Access

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) today expressed serious concern that continued delay… Full Story

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