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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

1,517 Press Releases
  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 14:03 GMT

    DHHR Continues Plans to Transition to 988 for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) continues to prepare for the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a new three-digit number (988) on July 16, 2022.   BBH funds West …

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  • Published on June 28, 2022 - 16:29 GMT

    West Virginia School Clothing Allowance Applications Open July 1-31, 2022

    The following groups will automatically receive School Clothing Allowance benefits for each school-age child in the home by the end of June: Families with school-age children who currently receive WV WORKS cash assistance Parents or guardians of children …

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  • Published on June 28, 2022 - 14:47 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-28-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 28, 2022, there are currently 1,993 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,057 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 27, 2022 - 15:09 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-27-2022

    CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (11), Berkeley (118), Boone (36), Braxton (19), Brooke (19), Cabell (105), Calhoun (8), Clay (10), Doddridge (8), Fayette (74), Gilmer (5), Grant (15), Greenbrier (56), Hampshire (25), Hancock (27), Hardy (19), …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 14:17 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-24-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 24, 2022, there are currently 2,135 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,056 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 23, 2022 - 15:26 GMT

    WV WIC Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

    The West Virginia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free books by mail to encourage early childhood literacy. In line with the CDC’s …

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  • Published on June 23, 2022 - 15:26 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-23-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 23, 2022, there are currently 1,924 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,054 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 22, 2022 - 17:00 GMT

    DHHR to Raise Ground Ambulance Medical Transportation Services

    At the direction of Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services plans to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to raise ground ambulance medical transportation services to 100% …

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  • Published on June 22, 2022 - 14:18 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-22-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 22, 2022, there are currently 1,882 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been no deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,018 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 21, 2022 - 15:17 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-21-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 21, 2022, there are currently 1,905 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,018 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 16, 2022 - 15:10 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-16-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 16, 2022, there are currently 2,004 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,017 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 16:06 GMT

    P-EBT to be Issued for Non-Students Receiving SNAP in West Virginia

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to eligible non-students, or children under the …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 14:30 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-15-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 15, 2022, there are currently 1,855 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,016 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 12:58 GMT

    Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event June 30 in Glenville

    The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30 at the Glenville Inn, 61 Development Drive, Glenville, WV, 26351.   Patients who have already …

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  • Published on June 14, 2022 - 18:37 GMT

    Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event June 27 in Logan

    The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 27 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV, 25601.   Patients …

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  • Published on June 14, 2022 - 14:24 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-14-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 14, 2022, there are currently 1,854 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,013 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 17:17 GMT

    Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event June 29 in New Martinsville

    The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1202 North State Route 2, New Martinsville, WV, 26155 …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 14:34 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-13-2022

    DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 75-year old male from Cabell County and a 53-year old male from Cabell County. “We send condolences to these families and to all who are grieving on this somber morning,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “ …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 15:16 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-10-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 10, 2022, there are currently 2,198 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,999 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 9, 2022 - 15:42 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-9-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 9, 2022, there are currently 2,196 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,998 deaths attributed to …

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