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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

1,517 Press Releases
  • Published on December 7, 2022 - 19:03 GMT

    Jessica Hudson Named Chief Operating Officer of DHHR

    Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announces the appointment of Jessica Hudson as Chief Operating Officer of DHHR. This appointment is effective January 9, 2023 and is part of DHHR’ …

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  • Published on December 7, 2022 - 15:43 GMT

    Nicholas Stuchell Named Interim Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health

    Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announces the appointment of Nicholas Stuchell as Interim Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health. This appointment is effective …

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  • Published on December 5, 2022 - 14:58 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 12-5-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 5, 2022, there are currently 903 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,627 …

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  • Published on December 2, 2022 - 15:02 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 12-2-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 2, 2022, there are currently 1,044 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,627 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on December 1, 2022 - 14:59 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 12-1-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 1, 2022, there are currently 971 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been seven deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,618 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 30, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

    DHHR Announces Reporting Structure Changes and Hiring Freeze

    ​​​​Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announced additional changes as a result of the organizational study of DHHR by the McChrystal Group, at the direction of Gov. Jim Justice.​  …

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  • Published on November 30, 2022 - 15:01 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-30-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 30, 2022, there are currently 785 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,611 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 29, 2022 - 14:59 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-29-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 29, 2022, there are currently 677 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 11 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,605 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on November 29, 2022 - 14:02 GMT

    Mullins Named Deputy Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

    ​Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announces the appointment of Christina Mullins as his Deputy Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. This appointment is …

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  • Published on November 28, 2022 - 15:03 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-28-2022

    CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (1), Berkeley (57), Boone (11), Braxton (8), Brooke (11), Cabell (21), Calhoun (2), Clay (2), Doddridge (3), Fayette (8), Gilmer (1), Grant (8), Greenbrier (15), Hampshire (14), Hancock (15), Hardy (7), Harrison (20 …

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  • Published on November 28, 2022 - 14:41 GMT

    Chapman Named Deputy Secretary of Child and Adult Services

    DHHR’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement establishes paternity and child support, enforces support from a child's parent, and enforces court orders for spousal support. DHHR’s Bureau for Social Services promotes the safety, permanency, and well- …

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  • Published on November 23, 2022 - 15:01 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-23-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 23, 2022, there are currently 664 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,594 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 22, 2022 - 15:24 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-22-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 22, 2022, there are currently 637 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,590 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 21, 2022 - 15:53 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-21-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 21, 2022, there are currently 666 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six​​ deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,587 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 18, 2022 - 17:06 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-18-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 18, 2022, there are currently 809 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12​​ deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,581 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 15:17 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-17-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 17, 2022, there are currently 741 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12​​ deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,569 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 18:08 GMT

    DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2022-23 Winter Season

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced a supplemental payment to assist eligible residents with propane heating expenses for the 2022-23 winter season.    Residents who used propane for heating and who received a …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 18:08 GMT

    DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services today announced a 10% increase in ambulance ground transportation rates which will provide more than 200 West Virginia ambulance providers with $11.8 million in …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 15:38 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 11-16-2022

    CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (1), Berkeley (69), Boone (18), Braxton (3), Brooke (10), Cabell (19), Calhoun (2), Clay (3), Doddridge (2), Fayette (11), Gilmer (3), Grant (7), Greenbrier (15), Hampshire (10), Hancock (14), Hardy (7), Harrison ( …

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  • Published on November 15, 2022 - 18:18 GMT

    UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia Receives NCQA Innovation Award for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Reduction Program

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services (Medicaid) today announced UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia, a Medicaid managed care organization, won a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2022 …

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