The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins communities across the nation in celebrating November as National Adoption Month. Governor Jim Justice has also proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced that applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted starting Monday, November 4, 2024, and continuing through …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce that John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, W.Va., has been awarded a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating is based …
As the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia prepare to celebrate creativity in health, schools across the state are reminded that the deadline to participate in the …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has placed Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center on provisional license status and reduced the facility’s capacity to zero, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024, following serious non-compliance …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has launched an immediate investigation in response to allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center, following the circulation of a video on social media. To address these …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a further reduction in overdose fatalities across the state. New data comparing the first four months of 2023 to the same period in 2024 shows a …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, alongside the West Virginia State Police, the West Virginia Fusion Center, and Marshall University, has made significant strides in forming the West Virginia …
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is proud to announce that Welch Community Hospital has been invited to participate in the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), a vital federal public health surveillance system administered by the Substance …
In a significant advancement for emergency medical services in West Virginia, the West Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and Trauma Designated hospitals throughout the state, has secured a …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have been awarded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fraud Framework Implementation Grant from the U.S. …
“Fire safety is crucial and something that we should be thinking about year round,” shared Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP. “Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to start implementing these safety checks into your routine. Even small …
During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the newly appointed Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) for the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), presented an update on the State’s ongoing …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) is extending the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit replacement applications in response to the significant impact of Hurricane …
The West Virginia Department of Health is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the West Virginia EMS for Children Pediatric Symposium, which took place from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at the Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take proactive measures as COVID-19 cases rise in the state. In collaboration with the U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the U.S. Postal Service, …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced a supplemental payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) recipients. Individuals who received assistance through LIEAP during the …
The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits related to bee stings, which have increased significantly compared to last year. With the transition into fall, officials are urging residents to remain …
The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce the West Virginia EMS for Children Pediatric Symposium, taking place on September 30th through October 2nd, 2024, at the Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope. This event …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is excited to expand the “I’m a WIC Kid” campaign. This initiative seeks to connect with adults who were once WIC participants as …
