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Monongalia County Becomes Third in State to Join Whole Blood Program
04/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is pleased to share that the state’s third most populated county has joined the Whole Blood Program....
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West Virginia WIC modernizes service delivery with groundbreaking in-hospital certification pilot
04/10/2025
The West Virginia WIC Program is making strides in reaching more families who could benefit from the program through a groundbreaking in-hospital certification pilot project....
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DoHS and Chestnut Mountain Village Launch First Public County CarePortal in Morgantown, WV
04/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Chestnut Mountain Village, supported the first public county launch of CarePortal in Morgantown today, April 10, 2025....
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West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Program Expands Access Through Digital Innovation
04/09/2025
The West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is aligning with Governor Patrick Morrisey’s vision of a healthier West Virginia by focusing on his first pillar....
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West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services
04/08/2025
In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) are taking proactive steps to ensure the continuation of essential servic...
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West Virginia Launches Comprehensive Listening Tour And Advisory Committee to Improve Child Welfare System
04/07/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced today the launch of a comprehensive statewide stakeholder engagement tour and Advisory Committee aimed at bolstering collaboration and guiding substantive improvements in the child welfare system....
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West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Participate in Governor Morrisey’s ‘Mountaineer Mile' Initiative
04/02/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities are excited to announce their participation in Governor Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative....
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DoHS Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month....
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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Change to Certified Death Certificate Process to Improve Access for Families
03/25/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is pleased to announce a change in its certified death certificate issuance process aimed at improving access to vital records documentation for residents....
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Dr. Arvin Singh Sworn in as New Secretary of Health for West Virginia
03/24/2025
Following his appointment as Secretary of Health for West Virginia, Dr. Arvin Singh, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHE, was sworn in on Friday, March 21, 2025....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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. ...
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