A public hearing will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 125 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV, on June 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m to discuss the closure of Golden Harvest Long-Term Care Unit at Welch Community Hospital. The closure of the 59-bed unit is …
As part of National Foster Care Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services emphasizes the need for certified foster families for older youth. In West Virginia, nearly half of youth entering foster …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 17, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,131 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
Under the direction of DHHR, USGS sampled the finished drinking water of 37 systems previously identified as having certain PFAS compounds in their raw-water (pre-treated water) source, to determine which systems need additional or upgraded treatment. A …
“FSCs are wonderful community resources that not only link families with concrete supports to help meet their basic needs, but also serve as community hubs for family education and life skills,” said Janie Cole, Commissioner for DHHR’s Bureau for Family …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 10, 2023, there have been eight deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,125 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
As part of National Foster Care Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of the Foster Care Ombudsman, a unit within DHHR’s Office of Inspector General that advocates for the rights of children in foster …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is sharing updates and changes to Department programs in its Bureau for Medical Services and Bureau for Family Assistance effective with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services joins partners nationwide in recognizing National Foster Care Month. This annual observance highlights issues surrounding foster care and …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 3, 2023, there have been 8 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,109 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCSP) is conducting research to better understand health disparities and health inequities …
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), in partnership with the West Virginia University (WVU) Health Affairs Institute, today published findings of the first Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community …
“This is an important opportunity to remind West Virginians that there are supports available during times of difficulty and stress,” said Dawn Cottingham-Frohna, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health. “Prevention along with early …
Throughout April, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and partners held activities as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month to emphasize the importance of a safe and happy childhood. DHHR employees in Cabell and Wayne counties …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 26, 2023, there have been 15 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,109 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a …
“I am extremely pleased by the progress that has been made in the past year,” said Garrett Jacobs, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement. “The Bureau has been focusing on improving collection rate for current support and payments on …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) joins partners across the country to celebrate and recognize National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2023. This annual observance highlights the importance of protecting children …
“By reprioritizing use of available funds, DHHR can help child care providers continue to keep their doors open and help working families get the care they need as the child care operational budgets continue to stabilize post-pandemic,” said Janie Cole, …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) continues efforts to increase staffing for Child and Youth Protective Service Workers. Through targeted recruitment, job fairs, and hiring incentives, 29 employees have been hired since …
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 19, 2023, there have been 11 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,094 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an …
