CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 3, 2023, there have been 8 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,109 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCSP) is conducting research to better understand health disparities and health inequities …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), in partnership with the West Virginia University (WVU) Health Affairs Institute, today published findings of the first Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community …
“This is an important opportunity to remind West Virginians that there are supports available during times of difficulty and stress,” said Dawn Cottingham-Frohna, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health. “Prevention along with early …
Throughout April, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and partners held activities as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month to emphasize the importance of a safe and happy childhood. DHHR employees in Cabell and Wayne counties …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 26, 2023, there have been 15 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,109 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
“I am extremely pleased by the progress that has been made in the past year,” said Garrett Jacobs, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement. “The Bureau has been focusing on improving collection rate for current support and payments on …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) joins partners across the country to celebrate and recognize National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2023. This annual observance highlights the importance of protecting children …
“By reprioritizing use of available funds, DHHR can help child care providers continue to keep their doors open and help working families get the care they need as the child care operational budgets continue to stabilize post-pandemic,” said Janie Cole, …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) continues efforts to increase staffing for Child and Youth Protective Service Workers. Through targeted recruitment, job fairs, and hiring incentives, 29 employees have been hired since …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 19, 2023, there have been 11 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,094 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Ronald Nestor Award. Created in recognition of Ronald Nestor, DHHR’s first Adult Services Director and an advocate for social work for more than 45 …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) announced today that the Diamond Building on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston will undergo construction to address issues with the facade. Work is expected to begin the week of April …
For each additional person, add $590. Households whose countable income exceeds the maximum amount are not eligible; however, some types of income may be excluded from LIEAP. Applications may be obtained at local DHHR offices, community action agencies, or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
