The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) continues to address critical staffing needs within the Bureau for Social Services (BSS), hiring 64 candidates statewide to strengthen child welfare services. These efforts are part of a broader …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that West Virginia residents who lived or worked in Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties and were impacted by flooding that occurred on February 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025, may …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state and local leaders to drive meaningful improvements in the foster care system. Through strategic collaboration with local legislators, foster care professionals …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), continues its efforts to combat substance use in West Virginia, contributing to a significant reduction in overdose deaths across the state. Current data shows a …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has distributed nearly 2,000 radon testing kits in the first half of National Radon Action Month, marking a record level of demand as West Virginians take steps to protect their homes and workplaces from this …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is pleased to announce that Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Alex J. Mayer as the new Cabinet Secretary of DoHS. Secretary Mayer, a U.S. Army veteran, brings over 12 years of experience in …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is proud to support the Monongalia and Marion County WIC Clinics in launching the Learn the Signs, Act Early (LTSAE) initiative as part of a new pilot program aimed at enhancing …
As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems. The disruptions began following complications at the Mingo Public Service District’s (PSD) …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2025. The department partners with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to …
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), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, underscoring the impact of the agency’s ongoing prevention and treatment efforts. “We are …
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 …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) today announced that the State is among 15 selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health ( …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – a nationwide effort to raise awareness of …
The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event. “It’s so important to dress warm to prevent …
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 …
Amid an increase in norovirus cases across the U.S., the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to remain vigilant against this highly contagious virus. Commonly known as the “stomach bug,” norovirus spreads quickly in communities, …
The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to prepare for dangerously cold temperatures over the coming days. Prolonged exposure to the cold can lead to serious health issues, including hypothermia and frostbite, which can result in severe …
As Governor Jim Justice's administration draws to a close, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is celebrating significant accomplishments achieved under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Cynthia Persily, Ph.D. Appointed in July …
