The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today announced the lowest number of children in State custody in more than seven years, in addition to continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is proud to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its inception in 1974, WIC has been a cornerstone of public health efforts, …
The Project Kickoff meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, will provide staff with an overview of the SDM system and project activities, while focused sessions on Thursday, July 18, 2024, will be geared toward Centralized Intake staff, Continuous Quality …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has rolled out new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols designed to empower first responders with faster decision-making capabilities. Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, said the new …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has unveiled a comprehensive initiative aimed at bolstering the quality of care for seniors across West Virginia through a strategic capital investment plan for the state’s four long-term care …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has filed an extensive pleading asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia hearing the challenge to its operation of the child welfare system in Jonathan R., et al. v. Jim …
The West Virginia Departments of Health (DH) and Human Services (DoHS) issue essential safety guidelines ahead of the Independence Day holiday to ensure the well-being of West Virginia families. “We want to wish a happy and healthy Fourth to all,” shared …
“This grant will enable us to provide essential health services directly within the school environment, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally,” said Cindy Beane, DoHS Bureau for Medical Services …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health has launched a new resource for residents in need of their vaccination records. The new system allows patients to review their immunization history and print their own official records …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has begun accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is encouraging parents and families to keep their children up to date on their Well Child Visits. Well Child Visits are one of the most valuable tools medical professionals have to ensure children in West …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), will begin mailing West Virginia Summer EBT (WV-SEBT) benefits to eligible students on June 16, 2024. The WV-SEBT program will …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services to prioritize the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of older survivors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Governor Jim …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce an incoming acupuncture pilot program at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital that will help ease patients through the detoxification process, while relieving anxiety, stress, …
Lawmakers from the West Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate toured two more state facilities as part of the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities’ (DHF) ongoing effort to enhance patient care. Participants included Chair of the …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce the hiring of more than 80 new employees at its state-run facilities, following the implementation of new recruitment and retention initiatives launched in January. These …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) participated in the West Virginia American College of Healthcare Executives Chapter Discussion, held at WVU Medicine Camden Clark in Parkersburg on Tuesday, May 28. As part of Mental Health Awareness …
Earlier this year, NASHP hosted 16 state teams and federal officials from eight agencies in Washington, DC, for a peer-to-peer learning exchange on innovative models, strategies, and policies to increase access to high-quality respite care services. These …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take preventive measures against Lyme disease as ticks are more active this time of year. West Virginia has been designated as a high-incidence Lyme disease state since 2017. “Lyme …
