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DHHR Announces Funding Opportunities for Behavioral Health Services

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

DHHR Announces Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Proposed Legislation Could Generate $7.7 Million and Modernize State's Public Health System

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

State Health Officer Reminds Residents of Risk of Exertion and Injury While Shoveling Snow

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Monday Morning Status Downtown - Diamond Building, Davis Square Building and Parking Garage

The Diamond Building, Davis Square Building and Parking Garage will be open on Monday.

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DHHR Announces Changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents Must Meet Work Requirements

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting - Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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DHHR Estimates Millions in Savings Due to Privatization Efforts

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is estimating more than $50… Full Story

DHHR's Safe at Home WV Project Continues to Progress

​In October 2015, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for… Full Story

Survey Shows Continued Compliance Prohibiting Sale of Tobacco to Minors

For the 16th consecutive year, West Virginia has been in compliance with federal requirements… Full Story

2015 Action Planning Summit, West Virginia Management of Maternal Smoking (WV MOMS) Initiative

Who:        DHHR Cabinet Secretary Karen L. Bowling

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Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting - December 9, 2015

​What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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DHHR Petitions Court to Close Coal Country Clinic (Hearing scheduled for November 23, 2015)

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has petitioned the Raleigh… Full Story

DHHR to Host Health Professions Recruitment Fair

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

DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2015-16 Winter Season

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced a… Full Story

WV Ranks among Best for Providing Healthcare Insurance for Children

In a report released October 27, 2015, by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s… Full Story

Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting - Wednesday, October 28, 2015

​What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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$3.4 Million in Savings by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

​A new contract designed to cut down on non-emergency transportation costs for Medicaid patients… Full Story

Top Health and Education Officials Partner to Prevent the Spread of the Flu

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Cabinet Secretary Karen L.

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DHHR Announces Request for Applications for Functional Family Therapy

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is expanding service… Full Story

Joint Press Event: Flu Season - Get Vaccinated Campaign

Who:         Karen L.

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DHHR Lifts Blue Green Algal Blooms Advisory on Ohio River

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

DHHR to Host Pop Up Farmers Market 10-21-15

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host a pop-up farmers… Full Story

Meeting to Discuss WV Child Welfare Reform Efforts

​Casey Family Programs will host a meeting October 7-8, 2015 recognizing the West Virginia… Full Story

DHHR Receives Performance Bonus for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

​West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Karen L.

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DHHR Launches Safe at Home West Virginia

​West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Karen L.

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DHHR to Host Pop-up Farmers Market

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host a pop-up farmers… Full Story

State Health Care Payers Moving to ICD-10

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Public Employees Insurance… Full Story

Dr. Gupta Receives National Public Health Award

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Cabinet Secretary Karen L.

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Inaugural WV PREVENTION FIRST Awards Announced

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health and… Full Story