West Virginia

Department of Health

Department of Health

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The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is dedicated and motivated to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for all West Virginians. The department remains steady in its mission to empower residents through access to quality care and essential health services throughout every stage of life. 

The West Virginia Department of Health CARES, holding itself responsible for:
  • Collaborating with partners
  • showing Accountability in work done
  • Respecting others
  • showcasing Excellence
  • prioritizing Service​
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Arvin Singh, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHE​
Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Health | Bio​​​​​


*House Bill 2006, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, reorganized the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate departments effective January 1, 2024: West Virginia Department of Health, West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, and West Virginia D​epartment of Human Services.​


Submit​ a FOIA Request: ​Pursuant to West Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, all persons are, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees. All requests for public records containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business, prepared, owned, and retained by the West Virginia Department of Health should be directed to DHFOIA@wv.gov​.​​​

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Client Services Hotline (for inquiries for DH programs)
1-800-642-8589
osaclientservices@wv.gov ​​

News and Announcements

2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award Recipients Named at Annual Conference
06/11/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health's Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award....more
West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Distinction
06/05/2025
The West Virginia Cancer Registry has earned a national distinction by attaining the distinguished Gold Standard for Registry Certification....more
WV OEMS Employee Appointed to National Education Council
06/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health proudly announces that a division manager within the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has been appointed to a national education council....more
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