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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

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  • Published on April 12, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-12-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 12, 2023, there have been 16 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,083 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on April 11, 2023 - 18:10 GMT

    WV WIC Informs of Updated Federal Poverty Guidelines

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services today announced updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition …

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  • Published on April 11, 2023 - 14:48 GMT

    DHHR to Host In-Person Hiring Event for Kanawha 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, April 13, 2023, for positions within DHHR’s Bureau for Family Assistance and Bureau for Social Services in …

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  • Published on April 10, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

    DHHR Reminds Residents of Resources for Child Abuse Prevention

    As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of free community resources available to families. “Preventing child abuse and neglect starts with helping families meet their …

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  • Published on April 5, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

    Summer P-EBT to be Issued to Qualifying West Virginia Students

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture to issue Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT). The federal COVID-19 public health emergency is ending, …

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  • Published on April 5, 2023 - 15:41 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-5-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 5, 2023, there have been 24 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,067 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on April 3, 2023 - 17:17 GMT

    DHHR Celebrates National Public Health Week

    ​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health and its partners are recognizing National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023, by promoting the importance of public health.  “Public health is critical to …

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

    DHHR Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

    “Children are the key to our future,” said Gov. Justice. “We must work together to assure every child in West Virginia has a healthy, happy childhood free from abuse and neglect.” To show support for children and families and to help build momentum for …

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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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