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WIC Program Partners with Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to Expand Testing

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is proud to… Full Story

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural

Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Announces John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center Receives Five-Star CMS rating

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce that John Manchin… Full Story

Deadline for the West Virginia Department of Health’s Healthy Habits School Contest is fast approaching

As the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Update on Drop in Overdose Deaths

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP)… Full Story

Department of Health, State Police, Fusion Center, and Marshall University Announce Commission to Identify Remains

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Welch Community Hospital Joins Drug Abuse Warning Network to Combat Substance Abuse

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is proud to announce that Welch Community… Full Story

West Virginia Receives Grant to Improve Fraud Prevention, Detection in SNAP

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

Office of Drug Control Policy Highlights Efforts to Mitigate Impact on Substance-Exposed Infants

During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr.

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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Availability of Free COVID-19 Tests and Updated 2024-2025 Vaccines

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take proactive measures as… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Warns Residents of Increased Bee Stings

The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services to Host Pediatric EMS Symposium

The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce the West Virginia EMS for… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Launches “I’m a WIC Kid” Campaign Seeking Adults Who Participated as Children

​​The West Virginia Department of Health’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,… Full Story

West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Encourage Public to “Start a Conversation” During National Preparedness Month

As part of National Preparedness Month, the West Virginia Departments of Health (DH), Health… Full Story

Gov. Justice, DoHS Announce Increase in Provider Waiver Rates and IDD Waiver Expansion

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DH, DoHS Cabinet Secretaries Join Senator Capito and Actress Halle Berry for Menopause Roundtable

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, D.O.

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West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services Offer Tips for a Safe Independence Day

The West Virginia Departments of Health (DH) and Human Services (DoHS) issue essential safety… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Monitoring for Transmission of Measles

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles… Full Story

DHHR Confirms Case of COVID-19 at Sharpe Hospital

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today confirmed that… Full Story

Department of Health Informs Residents of Increased Eligibility Guidelines for WIC

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

West Virginia Becomes First State to Develop Protocols for the Administration of Whole Blood on Ambulances

Since West Virginia became the first state in the country to provide statewide protocols for the… Full Story

W.Va. Department of Health Secretary Names New Leader Over Health Care Agency

Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today announced Justyn… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Alerts Eligible Residents They May Receive Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is informing all West Virginians ages 65 and older… Full Story

WV Selected to Participate in Federal Policy Academy for 988 Suicide & Crisis Response Lifeline

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been selected as one of six states to… Full Story

Foster Care Coalition Launches Statewide Recruitment Campaign to Address Foster Parent Shortage

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), along with Aetna Better Health of West… Full Story

W.Va. Department of Health Says Public Health Risk Low Following First Case of Avian Influenza in Backyard Flock

The West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) is offering guidance following con​​​firmation​ of… Full Story

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

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and American Heart Association Highlight Cardiovascular Health

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is partnering with the American Heart Association to… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Takes Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks Against Water Systems

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) within the West Virginia… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and the Red Cross Encourage Blood Donations During National Blood Donor Month

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is partnering with the American Red Cross Central… Full Story