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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

DHHR Announces Request for Applications for Functional Family Therapy

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is expanding service… 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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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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State Health Care Payers Moving to ICD-10

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

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

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

Integrated Behavioral Health Conference Draws More than 600 Participants

​The Integrated Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by the West Virginia Department of Health… Full Story

DHHR Press Release - DHHR to Host Integrated Behavioral Health Conference

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

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Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking and Walkable Communities Serves as a Reminder to be Active Every Day

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health is joining… Full Story

DHHR Continuing to Monitor Blue-Green Algal Blooms on the Ohio River; Residents Advised to Adhere to Public Health Advisory

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

State Health Officer Urges Residents to Develop a Family Emergency Plan during National Preparedness Month

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Center for Threat Preparedness, is… Full Story

Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

​What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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Announcement of Pilot Program for WV TANF Recipients and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Southern)

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State Begins Comprehensive System of Criminal Background Checks on Nursing Home Employees

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

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New CEO Named for Sharpe Hospital

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

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Bureau for Children and Families Safe at Home West Virginia Funding Announcement

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

Davis Square Building HVAC Update – Friday, July 17, 2015

Work on the HVAC system in Davis Square should begin Monday, July 20, 2015.

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West Virginia WIC Announces New Food List

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

Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

​What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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DHHR Announces Funding for Cabell County Syringe Exchange

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced $10,000 in… Full Story

NTP Findings Consistent with Actions Taken During Chemical Spill

​The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has completed a series of short-term toxicity studies it… Full Story

School Clothing Voucher Applications Accepted July 1-31, 2015

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Family Assistance will… Full Story

Now is the Time to Check Your Child’s Immunization Status

​Health officials with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and… Full Story