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

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces New Cabinet Secretary, Alex J. Mayer
02/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is pleased to announce that Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Alex J. Mayer as the new Cabinet Secretary of DoHS....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

DH, DHF, and DoHS Open Application Window for Summer Internship Program
01/27/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Department of Health Facilities (DHF), Department of Human Services (DoHS), and the Office of Shared Administration are now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Internship Program....more

West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Homeland Security Offer Support to Restore Water Service in Mingo County
01/27/2025
As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems....more

Dr. Sherri Young Steps Down as Health Secretary, Leaves Lasting Impact on West Virginia’s Public Health
01/24/2025
Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in advancing p...more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Continues Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths
01/23/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, underscoring the impact of the agency’s ongoing prevention and treatment efforts....more

DoHS Announces End to SNAP Stolen Benefits Replacement
01/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced that its ability to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has ended. ...more

West Virginia Chosen as National Leader in Transforming Maternal and Infant Health
01/09/2025
DoHS's Bureau for Medical Services announced that the State is among 15 selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model....more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes First Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
01/08/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month....more

West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month
01/07/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe....more

West Virginia Department of Health Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips for Those Awaiting Power Restoration
01/06/2025
As a severe winter storm continues to impact the region, thousands of residents are without power in freezing temperatures....more

West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety
01/06/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event....more

Department of Health warns West Virginians of Serious Health Risks From Freezing Temperatures
01/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to prepare for dangerously cold temperatures over the coming days. ...more