The Office of Communications is part of the Office of Shared Administration, which supports the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services. Members of the communications team are assigned to specific departments to ensure coverage. Media outlets may utilize the following email contacts for inquiries and media requests:
FOIA Requests:
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 Department should be directed to
DHFOIA@wv.gov,
DHFFOIA@wv.gov, or
DoHSFOIA@wv.gov.