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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.

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

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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.

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

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West Virginia releases new issue of "Country Roads" for National Rural Health Day

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

West Virginia will join other states in observing National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024.

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West Virginia enhances support for youth leaving foster care

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is enhancing its support for youth transitioning out of foster care.

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West Virginia enhances child welfare efforts with new pilot program

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is taking steps to enhance family preservation and child welfare prevention.

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West Virginia promotes prenatal substance use disorder treatments during awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

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.

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West Virginia expands foster care adoption program statewide

By Mountain State Times | Nov 7, 2024

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.

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West Virginia highlights adoption month; governor declares awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

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.

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West Virginia opens energy assistance program applications

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

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).

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John Manchin Health Care Center receives five-star CMS rating

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced that the John Manchin, Sr.

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West Virginia schools urged to join healthy habits contest before November 5 deadline

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

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.

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West Virginia childcare center placed on provisional license amid compliance probe

By Mountain State Times | Oct 27, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has taken decisive action regarding the Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia investigates allegations at Cross Lanes Child Care

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia forms commission for faster identification of unidentified remains

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

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...

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West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

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.

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Welch Community Hospital joins national network against substance abuse

By Mountain State Times | Oct 17, 2024

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.

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West Virginia secures grant for enhanced statewide trauma response coordination

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

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.

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West Virginia receives USDA grant to combat SNAP fraud

By Mountain State Times | Oct 15, 2024

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.

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West Virginia urges smoke alarm checks during Fire Prevention Week

By Mountain State Times | Oct 9, 2024

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.

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West Virginia addresses impact of substance exposure on infants

By Mountain State Times | Oct 7, 2024

During a recent meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the new Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy for the West Virginia Department of Human Services, provided an update on efforts to tackle the issue of substance-exposed infants in the state. West Virginia remains at the forefront nationally in terms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Intrauterine Substance Exposure rates.