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DHHR Urges Caution in Use of Chain Saws

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

School Clothing Allowance Applications Accepted July 1-31, 2016

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

Mosquito Bite Prevention is Important during Flood Clean Up

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

Tetanus Vaccine May Be Needed for Flood Clean-Up Effort

As clean-up efforts are underway across the state following significant flooding, the West… Full Story

State Health Officer Provides Food Safety Reminders Following Flooding

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

Phone Outage

DHHR’s One Davis Square, including the Cabinet Secretary’s Office, is having difficulties with… Full Story

DHHR to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Source Water Protection Plan for Claywood Park PSD

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

Celebrating Infant Mental Health Week with Project LAUNCH

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

DHHR to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Source Water Protection Plan for Morgantown Utility Board

​MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

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Hotline Leads to Additional Cases of Hepatitis C Detected - Expanded Patient Notification Issued

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

DHHR Announces Closure of Applications for Emergency Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

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

National Infant Immunization Week is April 16-23, 2016 - Health Officials Share Importance of Infant Vaccinations

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April 18, 2016

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National Infant Immunization Week

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Attention SNAP recipients ages 18-49 without dependents and without an exemption in Berkeley, Cabell, Harrison, Jefferson, Kanawha, Marion, Monongalia, Morgan, and Putnam counties

Effective April 30, 2016, you must meet a work or education requirement for a monthly average of… Full Story

DHHR Announces Emergency Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

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

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State Confirms First Case of Zika Virus

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

DHHR Seeking Applications for Phase Two of Safe at Home West Virginia

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

DHHR Announces Extended Application Period for Low Income Energy Assistance Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Safe at Home Providing 100 Youths an Alternative to Institutional Care

An innovative demonstration project is helping children and teens with behavioral health needs… Full Story

DHHR Announces Funding Opportunities for Behavioral Health Services

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

DHHR Announces Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Proposed Legislation Could Generate $7.7 Million and Modernize State's Public Health System

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

State Health Officer Reminds Residents of Risk of Exertion and Injury While Shoveling Snow

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Monday Morning Status Downtown - Diamond Building, Davis Square Building and Parking Garage

The Diamond Building, Davis Square Building and Parking Garage will be open on Monday.

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DHHR Announces Changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents Must Meet Work Requirements

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting - Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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What:    Public Health Impact Task Force Meeting

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DHHR Estimates Millions in Savings Due to Privatization Efforts

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is estimating more than $50… Full Story

DHHR's Safe at Home WV Project Continues to Progress

​In October 2015, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for… Full Story

Survey Shows Continued Compliance Prohibiting Sale of Tobacco to Minors

For the 16th consecutive year, West Virginia has been in compliance with federal requirements… Full Story

2015 Action Planning Summit, West Virginia Management of Maternal Smoking (WV MOMS) Initiative

Who:        DHHR Cabinet Secretary Karen L. Bowling

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