The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is dedicated and motivated to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for all West Virginians. The department remains steady in its mission to empower residents through access to quality care and essential health services throughout every stage of life.
The West Virginia Department of Health CARES, holding itself responsible for:
- Collaborating with partners
- showing Accountability in work done
- Respecting others
- showcasing Excellence
- prioritizing Service
Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP
Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Health
Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health and Aetna Better Health recently launched the Healthy Habits School Contest for West Virginia elementary schools. Learn more!
*House Bill 2006, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, reorganized the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate departments effective January 1, 2024: West Virginia Department of Health, West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, and West Virginia Department of Human Services.