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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Press Releases

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  • Published on July 19, 2023 - 15:20 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-19-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 19, 2023, there have been no deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  West Virginians ages 6 months and …

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  • Published on July 12, 2023 - 14:23 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-12-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 12, 2023, there have been seven deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

    WV WIC Enrollment Opportunities at Fairs and Festivals

    ​​ Staff from the West Virginia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as West Virginia WIC, will extend outreach and enrollment statewide through the summer at West Virginia fairs and festivals. As part of an …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

    DHHR Addresses Stolen SNAP Benefits

    Theft of SNAP benefits is punishable by federal and state law and can include imprisonment and financial penalties. If a recipient of SNAP benefits is convicted of benefit theft, penalties may also include being banned from participating in the SNAP …

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  • Published on July 5, 2023 - 14:50 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-5-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 5, 2023, there have been no deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,156 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  West Virginians ages 6 months and …

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  • Published on July 5, 2023 - 14:44 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-14-2023

    ​ The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 14, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,149 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of …

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  • Published on July 5, 2023 - 14:43 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-28-2023

    ​ The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 28, 2023, there has been one death reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,156 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the death of an …

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  • Published on June 29, 2023 - 19:18 GMT

    Gov. Justice thanks Dr. Jeff Coben for his service; announces progress on transition to three departments

    Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Dr. Jeff Coben, Interim Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, will make his planned departure from DHHR effective July 5, 2023.  “Dr. Coben has done a tremendous job heading up DHHR …

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  • Published on June 23, 2023 - 15:23 GMT

    DHHR Announces Emergency Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, through June 30, 2023, or …

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  • Published on June 22, 2023 - 14:25 GMT

    Martin Named Medical Director of DHHR’s Office of Emergency Medical Services

    Dr. Matt Christiansen, State Health Officer and Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health, today announces Dr. PS Martin as medical director for DHHR’s Office of Emergency Medical Services ( …

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  • Published on June 21, 2023 - 14:22 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-21-2023

    ​​​​​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 21, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,155 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths …

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  • Published on June 21, 2023 - 14:03 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-21-2023

    ​​​​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 21, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,155 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 14:22 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-14-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 14, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,149 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on June 7, 2023 - 16:13 GMT

    WV WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Transitions to Electronic Platform

    The WV WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm …

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  • Published on June 7, 2023 - 14:01 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-7-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 7, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,144 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on June 5, 2023 - 18:34 GMT

    West Virginia Celebrates Reunification Month

    Reunification is the permanency goal most often achieved by children who exit foster care in West Virginia, and most often occurs in less than 12 months following foster care entry. Children with a diagnosed disability are more likely to exit foster care …

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  • Published on May 31, 2023 - 14:01 GMT

    COVID-19 Weekly Update 5-31-2023

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 31, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,140 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …

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  • Published on May 31, 2023 - 13:18 GMT

    DHHR to Host In-Person Hiring Event for Positions in Kanawha County

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person hiring event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 4190 Washington Street West, Charleston, West Virginia 25313 for positions in Kanawha County. …

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  • Published on May 30, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

    DHHR’s West Virginia Cancer Registry Achieves Gold Standard for Registry Certification

    For the 24th consecutive year, the West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), has attained the prestigious Gold Standard for Registry Certification from the North American Association of …

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  • Published on May 25, 2023 - 20:48 GMT

    Gov. Justice appoints three secretaries to new departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities

    ​Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has made three cabinet appointments to three new departments of the Executive Branch, following the passage and signing of a bill to reorganize the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Secretary …

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