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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

1,517 Press Releases
  • Published on June 8, 2022 - 21:15 GMT

    Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event June 23 in Summersville

    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 23 at the Hampton Inn, 5400 Webster Road, Summersville, WV, 26651.   Patients that have already …

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  • Published on June 8, 2022 - 17:35 GMT

    DHHR to Issue Special Payment to TANF Recipients

    As part of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will issue a special payment of $465 to recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program who were active in the WV WORKS …

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  • Published on June 8, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-8-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 8, 2022, there are currently 2,272 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,997 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 7, 2022 - 15:11 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-7-2022

    DHHR has confirmed the death of a 71-year old male from Kanawha County. Also included in the total deaths reported on the dashboard as a result of the Bureau for Public Health’s continuing data reconciliation with the official death certificate are a 66- …

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  • Published on June 6, 2022 - 20:35 GMT

    Online Ordering Now Available at Spencer CashSaver for SNAP Recipients

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced the addition of online purchasing at Spencer CashSaver for West Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This benefit is available through …

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  • Published on June 6, 2022 - 17:59 GMT

    Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event June 22 in Lewisburg

    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 22 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 273 Coleman Drive, Lewisburg, WV, 24901.   Patients who have …

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  • Published on June 6, 2022 - 15:17 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-6-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 6, 2022, there are currently 2,547 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of  6,977 deaths attributed …

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  • Published on June 3, 2022 - 15:04 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-3-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 3, 2022, there are currently 2,321 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,974 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 3, 2022 - 14:03 GMT

    Contract Awarded to Review Structure of DHHR

    A consulting contract has been awarded to McChrystal Group LLC, of Alexandria, VA, to conduct a top-to-bottom organizational assessment of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Additionally, the review process will include the …

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  • Published on June 2, 2022 - 14:28 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-2-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 2, 2022, there are currently 2,117 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,971 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on June 1, 2022 - 18:24 GMT

    DHHR Publishes Child Welfare Dashboard

    In an effort to make information more readily available, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has added a child welfare dashboard to show child placements and referrals, details on workforce, as well as other important public …

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  • Published on June 1, 2022 - 15:11 GMT

    DHHR Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent Tickborne Diseases

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health urges residents to take preventive measures against tickborne diseases. Tickborne diseases are spread through the bite of an infected tick and many of these diseases can …

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  • Published on June 1, 2022 - 15:11 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 6-1-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 1, 2022, there are currently 2,146 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 14 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,962 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 16:31 GMT

    DHHR Extends Application Period for Emergency Energy Assistance Program until June 17

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) extended the deadline for applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to June 17, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 14:16 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-31-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 31, 2022, there are currently 2,184 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,948 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on May 27, 2022 - 15:08 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-27-2022

    DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 69-year old female from Putnam County, a 62-year old male from Mason County, and an 84-year old male from Ohio County.  “We must choose to utilize available preventive measures to stop the loss of more West Virginians, …

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  • Published on May 26, 2022 - 15:01 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-26-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 26, 2022, there are currently 2,256 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,942 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on May 25, 2022 - 15:02 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-25-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 25, 2022, there are currently 2,157 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,933 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on May 24, 2022 - 15:05 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-24-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 24, 2022, there are currently 2,236 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 14 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,932 deaths attributed to …

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  • Published on May 23, 2022 - 14:34 GMT

    COVID-19 Daily Update 5-23-2022

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 23, 2022, there are currently 2,501 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,918 deaths attributed to …

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