West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
Recent News About West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
-
West Virginia extends energy assistance program application deadline
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Bureau for Family Assistance, has announced an extension to the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
-
West Virginia Children's Home set to close by end of December
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) in Elkins, effective December 31, 2024.
-
West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose deaths
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state.
-
West Virginia releases new issue of "Country Roads" for National Rural Health Day
West Virginia will join other states in observing National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024.
-
West Virginia enhances support for youth leaving foster care
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is enhancing its support for youth transitioning out of foster care.
-
West Virginia enhances child welfare efforts with new pilot program
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is taking steps to enhance family preservation and child welfare prevention.
-
West Virginia promotes prenatal substance use disorder treatments during awareness month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is highlighting the availability of treatment for substance use disorder to support healthy pregnancies and reduce preterm birth risks during Prematurity Awareness Month.
-
West Virginia expands foster care adoption program statewide
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have announced an expansion of a program aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care.
-
West Virginia highlights adoption month; governor declares awareness month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is participating in the national celebration of November as National Adoption Month.
-
West Virginia opens energy assistance program applications
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced the opening of applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
-
John Manchin Health Care Center receives five-star CMS rating
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced that the John Manchin, Sr.
-
West Virginia schools urged to join healthy habits contest before November 5 deadline
The West Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, is urging schools to participate in the first-ever West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest.
-
West Virginia childcare center placed on provisional license amid compliance probe
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has taken decisive action regarding the Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.
-
West Virginia investigates allegations at Cross Lanes Child Care
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.
-
West Virginia forms commission for faster identification of unidentified remains
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in collaboration with the West Virginia State Police, the West Virginia Fusion Center, and Marshall University, has announced the formation of the West Virginia...
-
West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported a further reduction in overdose fatalities within the state.
-
Welch Community Hospital joins national network against substance abuse
Welch Community Hospital has been invited to join the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), a federal public health surveillance system managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities announced this development, marking an important step in monitoring emergency department visits related to substance use.
-
West Virginia secures grant for enhanced statewide trauma response coordination
In a move to improve emergency medical services, the West Virginia Department of Health has partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and trauma-designated hospitals across the state to secure a grant aimed at enhancing trauma response coordination. This initiative seeks to streamline emergency care, which is expected to save time and improve outcomes for trauma patients.
-
West Virginia receives USDA grant to combat SNAP fraud
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), along with the Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG), has received a grant aimed at enhancing fraud prevention in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The $331,424 grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.
-
West Virginia urges smoke alarm checks during Fire Prevention Week
The West Virginia Department of Health and the Office of the State Fire Marshal are urging residents to focus on smoke alarm safety during Fire Prevention Week, which takes place from October 6-12, 2024. This initiative follows Governor Jim Justice's declaration for the state to observe Fire Prevention Week.