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DH, DHF, and DoHS Open 2026 Application Window for Summer Internship Program

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

West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services Sees Uptick in Home Test Kit Requests During Radon Action Month

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of New Website

As the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) moves from planning to execution, the West… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Seeking Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

​Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Provides Update on 2025 Achievements

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is providing an update on major achievements over… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health, Emergency Management Notifies Residents of Serious Temperature-related Health Risks

The West Virginia Department of Health and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD… Full Story

West Virginia Hospital Nationally Recognized for Rural Health Contributions

The West Virginia Department of Health’s State of Office of Rural Health (SORH) announces that… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Recall of ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula

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

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual… Full Story

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased… Full Story

Clay Center Partners with DoHS and DH to Offer Discounted Admission for SNAP and WIC Recipients

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West Virginia Department of Health (DH),… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Shares Helpful Information Ahead of Respiratory Season

​​The West Virginia Department of Health is sharing helpful information and urging vigilance… Full Story

Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026

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

West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Distinction

​The West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health, has… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Excess Medical Supplies to Schools

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) recently… Full Story

Monongalia County Becomes Third in State to Join Whole Blood Program

The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is pleased to… Full Story

West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Program Expands Access Through Digital Innovation

The West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is aligning with Governor Patrick… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services

In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative… Full Story

West Virginia Launches Comprehensive Listening Tour And Advisory Committee to Improve Child Welfare System

Today, The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced the launch of a comprehensive… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Change to Certified Death Certificate Process to Improve Access for Families

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is pleased to announce a change in its certified… Full Story

Dr. Arvin Singh Sworn in as New Secretary of Health for West Virginia

​Following his appointment as Secretary of Health for West Virginia, Dr.

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Department of Health Issues Alert After West Virginians Potentially Exposed to Measles at Dulles Airport

The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles at… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Nearly 2,000 Radon Kits During Record-setting Month

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has distributed nearly 2,000 radon testing kits in… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Homeland Security Offer Support to Restore Water Service in Mingo County

As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Release of 2025 Sport Fishing Advisory

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

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

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

Shuttle Service will Continue on Tuesday for Employees of Diamond Building and Davis Square from the Parking Garage

DHHR will be running shuttles between the Parking Garage and the Diamond Building tomorrow due… Full Story

Dr. Sherri Young Steps Down as Health Secretary, Leaves Lasting Impact on West Virginia’s Public Health

Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr.

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West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month

The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and… Full Story