DHHR Promotes National Influenza Vaccination Week12/05/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health reminds residents that there is still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this season with an annual flu vaccine....more William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital Honors Veterans11/09/2023 In recognition of Veterans Day, William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital is joining the nation in celebrating and honoring the patriots who have served and sacrificed for the United States of America....more DHHR Recognizes Ombuds Day on October 1210/12/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) recognizes Ombuds Day, the second Thursday of October, as an opportunity to educate and raise awareness for the ombuds models within DHHR’s Office of Inspector General....more COVID-19-Weekly-Update 10-11-202310/11/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of October 11, 2023, there have been 12 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,247 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 10-4-202310/04/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of October 4, 2023, there have been 21 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,235 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 9-27-202309/27/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of September 27, 2023, there have been 11 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,214 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 9-20-202309/20/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of September 20, 2023, there have been 15 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,203 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more DHHR Announces Launch of State Health Assessment09/18/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health today announced the launch of the West Virginia State Health Assessment (SHA) survey to gain valuable insights into the health and well-being of West Virginians....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 9-13-202309/13/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of September 13, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,188 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 9-6-202309/06/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of September 6, 2023, there have been three deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,183 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 8-30-202308/30/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 30, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,180 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 8-23-202308/23/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 23, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,175 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more DHHR and WVDE Launch Anti-Vaping Campaign08/23/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health and West Virginia Department of Education are partnering to launch an anti-vaping campaign in West Virginia schools....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 8-16-202308/16/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 16, 2023, there have been three deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,170 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 8-9-202308/09/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 9, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,167 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more WV WIC Celebrates National Farmers Market Week08/08/2023 The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (West Virginia WIC), within the WVDHHR's Bureau for Public Health - Office of Nutrition Services, celebrates West Virginia farmers as part of National Farmers Market Week....more August is National Immunization Awareness Month08/03/2023 As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health joins partners across the country to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 8-2-202308/02/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 2, 2023, there has been one death reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-26-202307/26/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 26, 2023, there have been no deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,162 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-19-202307/19/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 19, 2023, there have been no deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-12-202307/12/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 12, 2023, there have been seven deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more DHHR Addresses Stolen SNAP Benefits07/11/2023 DHHR reminds West Virginians participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of the heightened risk of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card fraud and stolen benefits....more WV WIC Enrollment Opportunities at Fairs and Festivals07/10/2023 Staff from the West Virginia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as West Virginia WIC, will extend outreach and enrollment statewide through the summer at West Virginia fairs and festivals....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-5-202307/05/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of July 5, 2023, there have been no deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,156 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-28-202306/28/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 28, 2023, there has been one death reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,156 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-21-202306/21/2023 he West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 21, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,155 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-14-202306/14/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 14, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,149 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 6-7-202306/07/2023 DHHR reports as of June 7, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,144 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 5-31-202305/31/2023 DHHR reports as of May 31, 2023, there have been four deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,140 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 5-24-202305/24/2023 DHHR reports as of May 24, 2023, there have been five deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,136 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 5-17-202305/17/2023 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. ...more DHHR and DEP Announce Drinking Water Test Results05/12/2023 DHHR and DEP have identified 27 public water systems with detectable levels of select perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds in their finished drinking water, per final sampling results released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 5-10-202305/10/2023 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. ...more West Virginia Celebrates National Prevention Week05/09/2023 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to celebrate National Prevention Week (NPW), May 7-13, 2023. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 5-3-202305/03/2023 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. ...more DHHR Recognizes Mental Health Month05/01/2023 DHHR's Bureau for Behavioral Health joins partners across the country during Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the vital role mental health plays in overall health and well-being. Governor Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Mental Health Month ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-26-202304/26/2023 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. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-19-202304/19/2023 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. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-12-202304/12/2023 DHHR reports as of April 12, 2023, there have been 16 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,083 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more WV WIC Informs of Updated Federal Poverty Guidelines04/11/2023 DHHR's Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services today announced updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 4-5-202304/05/2023 DHHR reports as of April 5, 2023, there have been 24 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,067 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-29-202303/29/2023 DHHR reports as of March 29, 2023, there have been 32 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,043 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-22-202303/22/2023 DHHR reports as of March 22, 2023, there have been six deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,011 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-15-202303/15/2023 DHHR reports as of March 15, 2023, there have been 29 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,005 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more DHHR to Host In-Person Hiring Event for Cabell County03/14/2023 DHHR will host a virtual hiring event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, for positions within DHHR’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement in Cabell County at 2699 Park Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704....more Non-Traditional Employment Pathways for Women03/13/2023 SNAP Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within DHHR's Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) and local employers to create pathways for women in non-traditional career paths....more DHHR Ready to Implement Senate Bill 679 03/09/2023 DHHR will immediately uphold the requirements of Senate Bill 679, which mandates updates to legislative rules regulating behavioral health centers licensure to include forensic group homes....more COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-8-202303/08/2023 DHHR reports as of March 8, 2023, there have been 26 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 7,976 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 3-1-202303/01/2023 DHHR reports as of March 1, 2023, there have been 15 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 7,950 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Weekly Update 2-22-202302/22/2023 DHHR reports as of February 22, 2023, there have been nine deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 7,935 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-17-202302/17/2023 DHHR reports as of February 17, 2023, there has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,926 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-16-202302/16/2023 DHHR reports as of February 16, 2023, there have been eight deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,925 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-15-202302/15/2023 DHHR reports as of February 15, 2023, there are currently 908 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,917 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-14-202302/14/2023 DHHR reports as of February 14, 2023, there are currently 933 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,913 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-13-202302/13/2023 DHHR reports as of February 13, 2023, there are currently 780 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,910 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-10-202302/10/2023 DHHR reports as of February 10, 2023, there are currently 812 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,904 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-9-202302/09/2023 DHHR reports as of February 9, 2023, there are currently 755 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,900 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-8-202302/08/2023 DHHR reports as of February 8, 2023, there are currently 729 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been eight deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,885 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more 2023 Sport Fishing Advisory Announced 02/08/2023 DHHR has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2023. The 2023 advisory updates are the result of reviewing the recent fish tissues data and re-analysis of historical data....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-7-202302/07/2023 DHHR reports as of February 7, 2023, there are currently 726 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,877 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-6-202302/06/2023 DHHR reports as of February 6, 2023, there are currently 753 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,876 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-3-202302/03/2023 DHHR reports as of February 3, 2023, there are currently 897 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,867 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-2-202302/02/2023 DHHR reports as of February 2, 2023, there are currently 830 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 14 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,866 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 2-1-202302/01/2023 DHHR reports as of February 1, 2023, there are currently 830 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,852 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-31-202301/31/2023 DHHR reports as of January 31, 2023, there are currently 836 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,849 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more WV Quick Response Team Receives Award01/30/2023 Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center, a West Virginia Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, was honored at the State of Ohio’s 2023 QRT and Deflection Summit as the out-of-state award recipient for Outstanding Efforts in the Field of Deflec...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-30-202301/30/2023 DHHR reports as of January 30, 2023, there are currently 901 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 14 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,836 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-27-202301/27/2023 DHHR reports as of January 27, 2023, there are currently 934 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,822 attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-26-202301/26/2023 DHHR reports as of January 26, 2023, there are currently 805 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 14 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,822 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-25-202301/25/2023 DHHR reports as of January 25, 2023, there are currently 795 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,808 attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-24-202301/24/2023 DHHR reports as of January 24, 2023, there are currently 787 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,808 attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-23-202301/23/2023 DHHR reports as of January 23, 2023, there are currently 854 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,808 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-20-202301/20/2023 dhhr reports as of January 20, 2023, there are currently 962 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,802 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-19-202301/19/2023 DHHR reports as of January 19, 2023, there are currently 889 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,790 attributed to COVID-19. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-18-202301/18/2023 DHHR reports as of January 18, 2023, there are currently 911 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,790 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-17-202301/17/2023 DHHR reports as of January 17, 2023, there are currently 860 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been seven deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,785 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more DHHR Awarded Grant to Support Early Childhood Services01/17/2023 DHHR's Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), Division of Early Care and Education was awarded $2.6 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support early childhood services for children from birth to age five. ...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-13-202301/13/2023 DHHR reports as of January 13, 2023, there are currently 1,079 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,778 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month01/13/2023 As part of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health encourages women to schedule their Pa...more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-12-202301/12/2023 DHHR reports as of January 12, 2023, there are currently 1,041 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no new deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,761 attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-11-202301/11/2023 DHHR reports as of January 11, 2023, there are currently 1,079 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,761 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-10-202301/10/2023 DHHR reports as of January 10, 2023, there are currently 1,169 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,749 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-9-202301/09/2023 DHHR reports as of January 9, 2023, there are currently 1,351 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,730 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-6-202301/06/2023 DHHR reports as of January 6, 2023, there are currently 1,565 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,721 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-5-202301/05/2023 DHHR reports as of January 5, 2023, there are currently 1,491 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,704 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-4-202301/04/2023 DHHR reports as of January 4, 2023, there are currently 1,439 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,687 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more COVID-19 Daily Update 1-3-202301/03/2023 DHHR reports as of January 3, 2023, there are currently 1,439 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,672 attributed to COVID-19. ...more |