DHHR and Wood County Stakeholders Collaborate to Tackle Critical Community Issues
12/01/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) engaged in a pivotal discussion with Wood County stakeholders in an effort to develop solutions for critical community issues....read more

DHHR Begins Transition of Family Assistance Programs Eligibility System to West Virginia People's Access to Help (WV PATH)
12/01/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is transitioning its eligibility system for family assistance programs from the Recipient Automated Payment and Information Data System (RAPIDS) to West Virginia People's Access to Help....read more

DHHR Selects the West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition to Manage the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Support Program
11/30/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health has awarded a grant through a selection process to the West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition....read more

Welch Community Hospital Recognized as a Top Hospital for Nurse Communication
11/28/2023
Welch Community Hospital is one of 11 West Virginia hospitals recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for excellent nurse communication....read more

DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2023-24 Winter Season
11/20/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced a supplemental payment to assist eligible residents with propane heating expenses for the 2023-24 winter season. ...read more

DHHR Partners with Blenko Glass Company to Provide Job Training for SNAP Participants
11/16/2023
upplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with Blenko Glass Compa...read more

Statement Regarding Contract Staff Issues at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
11/15/2023
DHHR is dedicated to providing quality services at its health care facilities and will not tolerate patient abuse, neglect, or exploitation....read more

DHHR Shares Information on FDA Investigation of Applesauce Pouches with Elevated Lead Levels
11/15/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health informs residents of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation of recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis-brand apple cinnamon pouches due to reports...read more

DHHR Reminds Residents Impacted by West Side Gas Outage to Contact West Virginia 211
11/14/2023
DHHR reminds residents impacted by the gas outage on Charleston’s West Side to contact West Virginia 211, a service partially funded by DHHR and administered by the United Way, and ask about referral to community resources that may be able to help meet t...read more

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital Honors Veterans
11/09/2023
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....read more

Statement from Interim DHHR Cabinet Secretary Regarding Sharpe Hospital Employee
11/08/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is firmly dedicated to safeguarding and advancing patient safety within its healthcare facilities, including the William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital....read more

DHHR Celebrates National Adoption Month
11/06/2023
DHHR's Bureau for Social Services joins partners across the country to highlight National Adoption Month during November. ...read more

DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health to Host Two Virtual Community Listening Sessions
10/31/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health is hosting two virtual community listening sessions to gather insight on health issues in specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Assessment. ...read more

DHHR to Distribute Overdose Equipment to West Virginia EMS Agencies
10/19/2023
​​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) today announced equipment will be provided to EMS agencies across the state to support overdose response....read more

DHHR to Host Interviewing Event for Positions in Kanawha County
10/12/2023
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person interviewing event for positions within the Bureau for Family Assistance and Bureau for Social Services in Kanawha County on Thursday, October 19, 2023....read more