News and Announcements

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve
10/09/2025
The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Summit Bechtel Reserve October 5 through October 8, 2025....more

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History
10/06/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased to announce that educational institutions across the state are seeing higher EMS pass rates than ever before....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication
10/06/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has launched the Communication & Operations Mobile Engagement Tool (COMET)....more

DoHS Highlights Prevention and Early Intervention During Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month
10/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), recognizes October as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month....more

Clay Center Partners with DoHS and DH to Offer Discounted Admission for SNAP and WIC Recipients
09/29/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West Virginia Department of Health (DH), and Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia today announced a new partnership to provide discounted admission......more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover
09/25/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable decline...more

DoHS Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Addiction Services and Recovery
09/22/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, and the Bureau for Behavioral Health are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of addiction treatment......more

Chestnut Mountain Village and DoHS Expand CarePortal to offer community-based solutions to more West Virginia Families
09/17/2025
After serving more than 270 children in Monongalia and Preston counties, Chestnut Mountain Village, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), is expanding CarePortal into Harrison, Marion, Taylor, and Barbour counties. ...more

West Virginia Department of Health Shares Helpful Information Ahead of Respiratory Season
09/16/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health is sharing helpful information and urging vigilance ahead of respiratory season....more

DoHS Announces One-Time Supplemental Payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Recipients
09/15/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today announced that eligible recipients of the 2024–2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Report Following Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour
09/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its comprehensive report summarizing findings from the statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month
08/29/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month....more

West Virginia Secretary of Health Appoints State Health Officer
08/21/2025
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has appointed Dr. Mark McDaniel, DO, FAAFP, to serve as the acting State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health....more

West Virginia Secretary of Health Announces New Dementia Services Director
08/07/2025
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has selected Steve Semenik to serve in the role of Dementia Services Director....more

Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026
08/07/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits....more