News and Announcements

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Expansion of Whole Blood Program
12/19/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is proud to announce significant updates and continued success in the statewide efforts to advance emergency medical care....more

Two Monongalia County Schools Earn Top Honors in West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Contest
12/16/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce that two Monongalia County schools, North Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School, earned top honors in the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Contest, recognizing innovat...more

West Virginia State Health Officer Steps Down
12/16/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health announces the stepping down of Dr. Matthew Christiansen from his role as state health officer....more

DoHS Receives CMS Approval for Five-Year Extension of WV Medicaid Behavioral Health Program
12/16/2024
DoHS's Bureau for Medical Services announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved a five-year extension of the Evolving West Virginia Medicaid’s Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Section 1115 Demonstration....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Hosts First ‘Leaders Thrive’ Graduation
12/12/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today celebrated the first cohort of graduates from its Leaders Thrive program....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Shares End of Year Successes in Child Welfare
12/11/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud to highlight key accomplishments and progress in child welfare over the past year....more

WIC Program Partners with Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to Expand Testing
12/09/2024
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is proud to announce a successful partnership with the department’s Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) that is boosting lead testing efforts....more

DoHS Extends Application Period for Low Income Energy Assistance Program
11/21/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has extended the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) by two weeks....more

DoHS Announces Forthcoming Closure of West Virginia Children’s Home
11/19/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) last week notified employees, staff, and other stakeholders of the forthcoming closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) in Elkins, effective December 31, 2024....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases November Update on Overdose Death Reduction
11/19/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state....more

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural
11/18/2024
Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in observing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024....more

DoHS Enhances Child Welfare Prevention Efforts with New Pilot Program, Expanded Family Support Centers
11/12/2024
DoHS is advancing its commitment to strategic long term family preservation and child welfare prevention by launching a new CarePortal pilot program and strengthening partnerships and investment in Family Support Centers (FSCs) across the state....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Offers Supports for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
11/12/2024
DoHS is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition....more

DoHS Reminds Women of Treatments Available for Substance Use Disorder During Prematurity Awareness Month
11/12/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reminding women that treatment for substance use disorder is available to support healthy pregnancies and reduce the risk of preterm births during Prematurity Awareness Month....more

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in West Virginia
11/07/2024
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption are proud to announce the expansion of a key initiative aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care who have been waiting the longest....more