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

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
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
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