Department of Health, Department of Health Facilities, and Department of Human Services

West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes Mental Health Awareness Month
05/02/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Behavioral Health unites with agencies across the state and country during Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the vital role mental health plays in overall health and well-being....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Celebrates National Foster Care Month
05/01/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state and nationwide in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care....more

Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley Earns Four-Star CMS rating
04/29/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, W.Va. has been awarded a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ...more

John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center Awarded Four-star CMS Rating
04/29/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, W.Va. was recently awarded a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)....more

West Virginia Department of Health Monitoring for Transmission of Measles
04/26/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state's first documented case since 2009....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Provides Update on Completion of Medicaid Unwinding
04/23/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) today released updated data following the completion of the State’s Medicaid unwinding period....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
04/22/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins partners across the nation this week, April 21, 2024 to April 27, 2024, to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). ...more

DoHS Secretary Issues Statement on Recent Criminal Case
04/22/2024
In light of the recent tragic death of a minor, West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Cabinet Secretary, Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., released a statement....more

West Virginia Department of Health Recognizes Infant Immunization Week
04/22/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is highlighting National Infant Immunization Week, April 22-29, 2024, to encourage parents to make sure their children are up-to-date....more

West Virginia Department of Health Reports First Case of Measles in Fifteen Years
04/22/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles since 2009 in a Monongalia County resident....more

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Expanded Food Options for WIC
04/19/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has announced new changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – commonly referred to as WIC. ...more

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes More Than a Thousand Radon Kits During National Radon Action Month
04/17/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) distributed more than a thousand radon kits that were requested to help West Virginians test their homes and workplaces as part of National Radon Action Month....more

DoHS Announces Emergency Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents
04/17/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance today announced that applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, to April 26, 2024....more

DoHS and WVDE Announce Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginians
04/17/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), announced the launch of a new federal public benefit program to support school-age children residing in low-income households....more

Department of Health Informs Residents of Increased Eligibility Guidelines for WIC
04/16/2024
Office of Nutrition Services today announced updated USDA income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)....more