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West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting

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Brumage to Lead DHHR’s Office of Drug Control Policy

​Governor Jim Justice today announced the appointment of Dr.

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Recommendations for the State’s Opioid Response Plan Sent to the Governor and Legislature

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today submitted final… Full Story

DHHR to Add 20 Slots to Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program

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

DHHR Releases 2016 West Virginia Overdose Fatality Analysis

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

Johnson to Retire from Office of Drug Control Policy

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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DHHR Realizes Cost Savings

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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DHHR to Begin Phase One of Federal Waiver to Treat Substance Use

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

Proposed Opioid Response Plan Released for Public Comment

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

City of Kenova Water Customers May Experience Service Interruption; DHHR and Other Agencies Are Testing Water

Customers of the City of Kenova water system could potentially experience water service… Full Story

DHHR to Add 798 Slots to Aged and Disabled Waiver Program

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

Proposed Opioid Response Plan Released for Public Comment

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

DHHR’s West Virginia Opioid Response Plan Meeting

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DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2017-18 Winter Season

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

West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, Dec. 14 in Morgantown

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West Virginia Adult Smoking Prevalence Significantly Declines from 2011 to 2016

According to data from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau… Full Story

DHHR Announces Award for Integrated Eligibility System

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

DHHR Awards $20.8 Million in Ryan Brown Funding

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced more than $20… Full Story

DHHR Announces Development of Response to Opioid Abuse

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

DHHR to Participate in Flu Event at WV Health Right

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DHHR Announces Funding for Harm Reduction Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced $600,000 in… Full Story

DHHR Implements Drug Screening Requirements for TANF Applicants

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

President’s Declaration on Public Health Emergency - Opioids

Statement by Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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Simpson Named CEO of Welch Community Hospital

​West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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West Virginia Medical Cannabis Online Survey Available for Potential Patients

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

Federal Grant Awarded to Support Children and Families Affected by Substance Use

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DHHR to Receive $1.9 Million in Final Mylan Settlement

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DHHR’s Medicaid Program to Expand Substance Use Treatment and Services

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DHHR’s Office of Inspector General Receives Federal Grant

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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DHHR Receives $5.7 million to Support West Virginia Families

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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