The West Virginia Department of Health is sharing helpful information and urging vigilance ahead of respiratory season as illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) spread most often in the fall and winter. West …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today announced that eligible recipients of the 2024–2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment. …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its comprehensive report summarizing findings from the statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour. The report captures the voices of hundreds of West Virginians who shared …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This observance promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates …
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has appointed Dr. Mark McDaniel, DO, FAAFP, to serve as the acting State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health. “The role of State Health Officer is pivotal to the success of West …
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has selected Steve Semenik to serve in the role of Dementia Services Director, a position established during the 2025 Legislative Session and passed into law on July 11, 2025, through House Bill 2575. “I am …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The waiver …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS Champions Award winner by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the agency’s successful modernization of the state’s Medicaid Management …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is proud to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month by launching a new, user-friendly website: bcse.wvtylertech.com. The site offers an improved …
West Virginia has become the first state in the country to develop statewide tourniquet removal or ‘takedown’ protocols for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and, after one year of measurable success in the field, is becoming the model for tourniquet …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July 11, 2025 …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the 10-day reporting period for the loss of food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health's Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buchannon on …
The West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health, has earned a national distinction by attaining the distinguished Gold Standard for Registry Certification from the North American Association of Central Cancer …
The West Virginia Department of Health proudly announces that a division manager within the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has been appointed to a national education council, placing West Virginia and its EMS services and educational protocols …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announces the official appointment of Lorie Bragg as Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services. Bragg has served in an interim capacity for the past several months, providing steady leadership …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) recently distributed nearly 20 pallets of excess medical supplies to public school classrooms across the state, directly benefiting students as they explore possible careers in …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is emphasizing the value of WV Wraparound during Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting its role in providing essential home- and community-based services for children with serious emotional and …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), is proud to recognize National Prevention Week from May 11–17, 2025. This annual observance highlights the importance of substance use prevention and the lasting …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state and the nation in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care. This …
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