News and Announcements

West Virginians in Two Additional Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for D-SNAP Benefits
03/19/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that it has received approval to provide Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to households in two additional counties impacted by flooding....more

DoHS Takes Action to Strengthen Child Welfare Workforce
03/18/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) continues to address critical staffing needs within the Bureau for Social Services (BSS), hiring 64 candidates statewide to strengthen child welfare services....more

West Virginians in Four Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for Disaster SNAP Benefits
03/13/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that West Virginia residents who lived or worked in Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties....more

Department of Health Issues Alert After West Virginians Potentially Exposed to Measles at Dulles Airport
03/13/2025
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5....more

DoHS Collaborates with Local and State Leaders to Address Barriers Within the Foster Care System
03/12/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state and local leaders to drive meaningful improvements in the foster care system. ...more

DoHS Highlights Ongoing Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths and Combating Substance Use Disorders
02/25/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), continues its efforts to combat substance use in West Virginia, contributing to a significant reduction in overdose deaths across the state....more

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Nearly 2,000 Radon Kits During Record-setting Month
02/14/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has distributed nearly 2,000 radon testing kits in the first half of National Radon Action Month, marking a record level of demand as West Virginians take steps to protect their homes and workplaces from this ha...more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces New Cabinet Secretary, Alex J. Mayer
02/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is pleased to announce that Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Alex J. Mayer as the new Cabinet Secretary of DoHS....more

Monongalia Health Department WIC Program Launches Developmental Screening Initiative
01/29/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is proud to support the Monongalia and Marion County WIC Clinics in launching the Learn the Signs, Act Early (LTSAE) initiative as part of a new pilot program aimed at enhancing d...more

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Release of 2025 Sport Fishing Advisory
01/27/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2025....more

DH, DHF, and DoHS Open Application Window for Summer Internship Program
01/27/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Department of Health Facilities (DHF), Department of Human Services (DoHS), and the Office of Shared Administration are now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Internship Program....more

West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Homeland Security Offer Support to Restore Water Service in Mingo County
01/27/2025
As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems....more

Dr. Sherri Young Steps Down as Health Secretary, Leaves Lasting Impact on West Virginia’s Public Health
01/24/2025
Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in advancing p...more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Continues Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths
01/23/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, underscoring the impact of the agency’s ongoing prevention and treatment efforts....more

DoHS Announces End to SNAP Stolen Benefits Replacement
01/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced that its ability to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has ended. ...more