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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

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  • Published on March 29, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-29-2023

    ​  The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 29, 2023, there have been 32 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,043 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of …

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  • Published on March 28, 2023 - 15:44 GMT

    DHHR to Host Interviewing Event for Position of Child Protective Service Worker in McDowell County

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person interviewing event for the position of Child Protective Service Worker in McDowell County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2023. The event will occur at the …

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  • Published on March 27, 2023 - 13:58 GMT

    Cottingham-Frohna Named Commissioner for DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health

    Dr. Jeffrey H. Coben, Interim Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announces the appointment of Dawn Cottingham-Frohna as Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH). This appointment …

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  • Published on March 23, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

    DHHR Partners with Fayetteville Police Department on Peer Recovery Support Services

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), Fayetteville Police Department, and West Virginia Sober Living have launched the state’s first Police and Peers program, which partners peer recovery …

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  • Published on March 22, 2023 - 16:15 GMT

    DHHR to Host Hiring Events in Braxton and Lewis Counties

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  • Published on March 22, 2023 - 14:25 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-22-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 22, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,011 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on March 15, 2023 - 15:37 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-15-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 15, 2023, there have been 29 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,005 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on March 15, 2023 - 13:49 GMT

    DHHR’s Medicaid Commissioner to Lead National Association of Medicaid Directors

    ​​West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Medical Services Commissioner Cindy Beane has been elected by her colleagues as president of the board of directors for the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD). NAMD …

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  • Published on March 14, 2023 - 17:58 GMT

    DHHR and DEP Announce Proactive Drinking Water Working Group Following EPA Proposals

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced a new working group to collaborate with select public water systems to develop …

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  • Published on March 14, 2023 - 17:58 GMT

    DHHR to Host In-Person Hiring Event for Cabell County

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person hiring event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, for positions within DHHR’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement in Cabell County at 2699 Park …

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  • Published on March 13, 2023 - 15:31 GMT

    Non-Traditional Employment Pathways for Women

    ​The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with West …

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  • Published on March 9, 2023 - 21:16 GMT

    DHHR Ready to Implement Senate Bill 679

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will immediately uphold the requirements of Senate Bill 679, which mandates updates to legislative rules regulating behavioral health centers licensure to include forensic group homes. The …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

    DHHR’s Bureau for Medical Services Seeks to Help Members with Healthcare Coverage

    With COVID-19 Continuous Coverage for Medicaid and the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP) benefits ending in April 2023 due to the ending of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the West Virginia Department of Health and …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

    DHHR to Host Virtual Hiring Event for Barbour, Preston, and Taylor Counties

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host a virtual hiring event on Thursday, March 9, 2023, for positions within DHHR’s Bureau for Social Services in Barbour, Preston, and Taylor counties.   The virtual event will …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 16:26 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-8-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 8, 2023, there have been 26 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 7,976 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on March 6, 2023 - 17:25 GMT

    Statement regarding signing of HB 2006

    ​​Statement from Dr. Jeffrey H. Coben, Interim DHHR Cabinet Secretary: “With the Governor’s signature on House Bill 2006, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is ready to implement and uphold the intent of the West Virginia …

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  • Published on March 1, 2023 - 21:33 GMT

    DHHR Announces Application for Reimbursement of Fees Related to the Foster Care Payment Delay

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services has developed a process for families to apply for reimbursement of unexpected fees directly related to the delay in foster care, adoption, legal guardianship, and …

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  • Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-1-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 1, 2023, there have been 15 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 7,950 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an …

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  • Published on February 27, 2023 - 19:41 GMT

    DHHR to Host Virtual Hiring Event for Kanawha and Marion Counties

    ​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host a virtual hiring event on Thursday, March 2, 2023, with the Centralized Intake Unit. The position can be located in either Kanawha or Marion counties. DHHR’s Centralized Intake …

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  • Published on February 24, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

    Update Provided on Delayed Payments for Foster Care Families and Agencies

    ​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services provides an update regarding a payment delay affecting foster families and agencies.  Payments have been made to the following groups: Non-certified kinship   …

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