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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

WV Department of Health, WV State Fire Marshal's Office, and WV Emergency Management Division Highlight Fire Safety

In the wake of several recent fatalities related to house fires, the West Virginia Department of… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Highlights Winter Weather Safety

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2024 Sport Fishing - New Change to the 2023 West Virginia Fish Consumption Advisories

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces CPS Workforce Vacancy Improvements

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), formerly part of the West Virginia… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Applaud Governor’s Proposed FY 2025 State Budget

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

West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Test for Radon during National Radon Action Month

As part of… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Provide Update on Changes as Result of the DHHR Reorganization

On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Highlights Screening Program as Part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCSP) within the West Virginia… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Releases Statement in Response to Equipment Malfunction at Hopemont Hospital

​The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) experienced an equipment malfunction on… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Recognize January as Mental Wellness Month

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

DHHR to Host Hiring Event for Positions in Lewis County

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person hiring… Full Story

DHHR Hosts Child Welfare Transformation Summit with West Virginia Legislature

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) hosted the Child Welfare… Full Story

DHHR Promotes National Influenza Vaccination Week

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health… Full Story

DHHR Begins Transition of Family Assistance Programs Eligibility System to West Virginia People's Access to Help (WV PATH)

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is transitioning its… Full Story

DHHR and Wood County Stakeholders Collaborate to Tackle Critical Community Issues

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) engaged in a pivotal… Full Story

DHHR Selects the West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition to Manage the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Support Program

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s… Full Story

Welch Community Hospital Recognized as a Top Hospital for Nurse Communication

Welch Community Hospital is one of 11 West Virginia hospitals recognized by… Full Story