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West Virginia Department of Health Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips for Those Awaiting Power Restoration

As a severe winter storm continues to impact the region, thousands of residents are without… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Urges Vigilance Amid Rising Norovirus Cases Across the Country

Amid an increase in norovirus cases across the U.S., the West Virginia Department of… Full Story

Department of Health warns West Virginians of Serious Health Risks From Freezing Temperatures

The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to prepare for dangerously… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Expansion of Whole Blood Program

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

West Virginia State Health Officer Steps Down

The West Virginia Department of Health announces the stepping down of Dr.

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Two Monongalia County Schools Earn Top Honors in West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Contest

The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce that two Monongalia County schools,… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Shares End of Year Successes in Child Welfare

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud… Full Story

WIC Program Partners with Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to Expand Testing

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is proud to… Full Story

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural

Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Announces John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center Receives Five-Star CMS rating

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce that John Manchin… Full Story

Deadline for the West Virginia Department of Health’s Healthy Habits School Contest is fast approaching

As the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Update on Drop in Overdose Deaths

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP)… Full Story

Department of Health, State Police, Fusion Center, and Marshall University Announce Commission to Identify Remains

Charleston, W.Va.

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Welch Community Hospital Joins Drug Abuse Warning Network to Combat Substance Abuse

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is proud to announce that Welch Community… Full Story

West Virginia Receives Grant to Improve Fraud Prevention, Detection in SNAP

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

Office of Drug Control Policy Highlights Efforts to Mitigate Impact on Substance-Exposed Infants

During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr.

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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Availability of Free COVID-19 Tests and Updated 2024-2025 Vaccines

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take proactive measures as… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Warns Residents of Increased Bee Stings

The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services to Host Pediatric EMS Symposium

The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce the West Virginia EMS for… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health Launches “I’m a WIC Kid” Campaign Seeking Adults Who Participated as Children

​​The West Virginia Department of Health’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,… Full Story

West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Encourage Public to “Start a Conversation” During National Preparedness Month

As part of National Preparedness Month, the West Virginia Departments of Health (DH), Health… Full Story

Gov. Justice, DoHS Announce Increase in Provider Waiver Rates and IDD Waiver Expansion

Gov.

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DH, DoHS Cabinet Secretaries Join Senator Capito and Actress Halle Berry for Menopause Roundtable

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, D.O.

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West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services Offer Tips for a Safe Independence Day

The West Virginia Departments of Health (DH) and Human Services (DoHS) issue essential safety… Full Story

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