The WV WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 7, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,144 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
Reunification is the permanency goal most often achieved by children who exit foster care in West Virginia, and most often occurs in less than 12 months following foster care entry. Children with a diagnosed disability are more likely to exit foster care …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 31, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,140 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person hiring event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 4190 Washington Street West, Charleston, West Virginia 25313 for positions in Kanawha County. …
For the 24th consecutive year, the West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), has attained the prestigious Gold Standard for Registry Certification from the North American Association of …
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has made three cabinet appointments to three new departments of the Executive Branch, following the passage and signing of a bill to reorganize the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Secretary …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 24, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,136 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
As part of Mental Health Month and EMS Week, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is highlighting a resource available to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) …
As part of Mental Health Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of the Office of the Mental Health Ombudsman, a unit within DHHR’s Office of Inspector General that promotes the safety, well-being, and …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host a virtual interviewing event on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, for positions at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Lewis County. The event will interview for the positions of Registered …
A public hearing will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 125 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV, on June 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m to discuss the closure of Golden Harvest Long-Term Care Unit at Welch Community Hospital. The closure of the 59-bed unit is …
As part of National Foster Care Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services emphasizes the need for certified foster families for older youth. In West Virginia, nearly half of youth entering foster …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 17, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,131 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
Under the direction of DHHR, USGS sampled the finished drinking water of 37 systems previously identified as having certain PFAS compounds in their raw-water (pre-treated water) source, to determine which systems need additional or upgraded treatment. A …
“FSCs are wonderful community resources that not only link families with concrete supports to help meet their basic needs, but also serve as community hubs for family education and life skills,” said Janie Cole, Commissioner for DHHR’s Bureau for Family …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 10, 2023, there have been eight deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,125 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
As part of National Foster Care Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of the Foster Care Ombudsman, a unit within DHHR’s Office of Inspector General that advocates for the rights of children in foster …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is sharing updates and changes to Department programs in its Bureau for Medical Services and Bureau for Family Assistance effective with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services joins partners nationwide in recognizing National Foster Care Month. This annual observance highlights issues surrounding foster care and …
