News and Announcements

West Virginia Department of Health Launches MEDALS Project to Enhance Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes
07/25/2024
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 state....more

West Virginia Department of Health Highlights Importance of Back-to-School Immunizations
07/22/2024
As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is underscoring the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. ...more

DoHS and Aetna Better Health of WV Partner to Support Families through The Promise Project
07/22/2024
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....more

DoHS Reduces Number of Children in State Custody, Continues CPS Workforce Vacancy Improvements
07/18/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services 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 and Youth Services workforce....more

West Virginia Department of Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary of West Virginia WIC
07/17/2024
he 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). ...more

DoHS to Implement Structured Decision Making Tool for Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect
07/17/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has partnered with Evident Change to design and implement the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) intake tool for its Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect and will host a two-day kickoff event....more

West Virginia Department of Health Empowers EMS Crews with New Statewide Protocols
07/15/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has rolled out new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols designed to empower first responders with faster decision-making capabilities....more

West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Announces Plan to Enhance Care in State’s Long-term Care Facilities
07/12/2024
West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Announces Plan to Enhance Care in State’s Long-term Care Facilities...more

DoHS Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Child Welfare Class Action Lawsuit
07/10/2024
DoHS has filed an extensive pleading asking the court hearing the challenge to its operation of the child welfare system to decide the case on summary summary judgment, without proceeding to a costly and unnecessary trial....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Completes First In-Depth Homelessness Study
07/08/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) today announced the completion of the first comprehensive study of homelessness in the state....more

West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services Offer Tips for a Safe Independence Day
07/03/2024
The West Virginia Departments of Health (DH) and Human Services (DoHS) issue essential safety guidelines ahead of the Independence Day holiday to ensure the well-being of West Virginia families....more

West Virginia Department of Health Offers New Portal to Help West Virginians Access Vaccine Record
07/02/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health has launched a new resource for residents in need of their vaccination records....more

West Virginia Receives Federal Grant for Implementation of Medicaid and CHIP School-Based Services
07/02/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education, has received one of 18 grants for the implementation of school-based health services through Medicaid and CHIP....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Accepting School Clothing Allowance Applications
07/01/2024
The West Virginia Departent of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has begun accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools....more

West Virginia Department of Health Works to Increase Well Child Visit Participation
06/27/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is encouraging parents and families to keep their children up to date on their Well Child Visits....more