The Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce a heartening initiative led by the residents of John Manchin Senior Health Care Center. In a testament to their unwavering community spirit, the residents have utilized funds from their own …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has been awarded a five-year, $1.25 million grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), underscoring the ongoing …
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced today that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is aware of several reports suggesting that child care centers are facing a funding crisis and potential closure if State action is not taken or additional dollars are not transferred by the end of …
West Virginia Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, D.O. MBA, FAAFP, and West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Cabinet Secretary Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., today joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and actress Halle Berry …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is proud to announce a major milestone in statewide efforts to advance emergency medical care. Under Governor Jim Justice’s leadership, West Virginia is leading the nation …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the completed implementation of West Virginia People’s Access to Help (WV PATH) making West Virginia the first State in the nation with a fully operational Comprehensive Child Welfare …
The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to support Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) for its fourth annual Workplace Wellness Conference and the Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Awards Ceremony, scheduled to take place at Glade Springs …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the appointment of Kim Ricketts as Special Consultant to the DoHS Cabinet Secretary for the Bureau for Social Services (BSS). Ricketts replaces former BSS Commissioner Jeff Pack who was …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) joins organizations and advocates across the nation in recognizing August as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight the critical income support program …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced an expansion of its Transitional Living for Vulnerable Youth (TLVY) program, designed to support West Virginia’s vulnerable youth aged 17 to 21 as they transition from foster care and …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Health Statistics Center's Vital Records Office is proud to announce the implementation of enhanced security features and expanded payment options at its 350 Capitol Street walk-up window. These updates aim to …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Quality Assurance for Children’s Programs today announced the completion of the Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health Services Semi-Annual Quality and Outcomes Report. This biannual report …
“We are thrilled to welcome Susan File to our team,” said Christina Mullins, DoHS Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. “Her extensive experience and dedication to behavioral health will be invaluable as we work to enhance …
West Virginia's dedication to rural healthcare has garnered national recognition once again as the state achieved a significant milestone in the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) rankings. In collaboration with the Healthcare …
The West Virginia Department of Health's (DH) Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services (OEPS) is proud to announce the launch of the MEDALS Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes across the …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, today announced their collaboration to support children and families through The Promise Project. The Promise Project is designed to ensure …
As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date with their immunizations. Immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) are one of the most important ways to …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today announced the lowest number of children in State custody in more than seven years, in addition to continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) …
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is proud to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its inception in 1974, WIC has been a cornerstone of public health efforts, …
