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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

No Detection of Transformer Oil in the Wayne Water System, Governor Approves Funding Assistance

Lab results received today by the West Virginia Department of Health from samples collected on… Full Story

Targeted Water Testing Continues Following Wayne Substation Spill

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) engineers in the Town of Wayne today helped expedite… Full Story

More Targeted Testing Yields Positive Results in Wayne Following Substation Spill

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has received results from an enhanced lab testing… Full Story

Additional Laboratory Testing Results Received Following Wayne Substation Spill

Additional preliminary laboratory results have been received based on samples collected by the… Full Story

Preliminary Lab Data Received Following Wayne Substation Spill

Additional preliminary lab data received by the Town of Wayne following the vandalism… Full Story

Town of Wayne Begins Flushing Water System

After consulting with the West Virginia Department of Health (DH), the Town of Wayne… Full Story