Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in advancing …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced that its ability to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has ended. The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of …
As a severe winter storm continues to impact the region, thousands of residents are without power in freezing temperatures. The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to take immediate steps to stay warm, healthy, and safe while waiting …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month, promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and encouraging West Virginians to seek …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the successful closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) on December 31, 2024, as planned. The closure follows a thoughtful and deliberative process to ensure the safe …
The West Virginia Department of Health announces the stepping down of Dr. Matthew Christiansen from his role as state health officer. Dr. Christiansen’s last day with the department was Friday, December 13, 2024. “I am incredibly thankful to Governor …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today celebrated the first cohort of graduates from its Leaders Thrive program. Thirty-five employees completed the comprehensive nine-month leadership training program …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has extended the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) by two weeks. Applications will now be accepted through December 13, 2024. …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state. Updated data shows a significant 36% decrease in overdose deaths from January to May …
Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in observing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In honor of this important occasion, the West Virginia Department of Health’s State Office of …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is advancing its commitment to strategic long term family preservation and child welfare prevention by launching a new CarePortal pilot program and strengthening partnerships and investment in Family …
Governor Jim Justice announced the partnership during his briefing today as part of National Adoption Month and proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month in West Virginia. This collaboration will support the hiring of adoption professionals, known as …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced that applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted starting Monday, November 4, 2024, and continuing through …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce that John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, W.Va., has been awarded a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating is based …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has placed Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center on provisional license status and reduced the facility’s capacity to zero, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024, following serious non-compliance …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a further reduction in overdose fatalities across the state. New data comparing the first four months of 2023 to the same period in 2024 shows a …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is proud to announce that Welch Community Hospital has been invited to participate in the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), a vital federal public health surveillance system administered by the Substance …
“Fire safety is crucial and something that we should be thinking about year round,” shared Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP. “Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to start implementing these safety checks into your routine. Even small …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take proactive measures as COVID-19 cases rise in the state. In collaboration with the U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the U.S. Postal Service, …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced a supplemental payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) recipients. Individuals who received assistance through LIEAP during the …
