State Department of Health gives $25K grant to Mon County Health Department for WIC pilot child development program
The West Virginia Department of Health's Office of Nutrition Services announced Wednesday that it is supporting the Monongalia and Marion County WIC Clinics in launching the Learn the Signs, Act Early ...
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Young cites accomplishments as she leaves Department of Health
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young is stepping down as leader of the West Virginia Department of ...
West Virginia suspends all Poultry events because Bird Flu threat
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is suspending all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at ...
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‘An ecosystem of dysfunction:’ West Virginia still has a child welfare worker shortage, and it’s taking a toll on foster kids and families
When Olivia Frausto was growing up with her father and sister in Martinsburg, sleeping on the floor and waking up to ...
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‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
By the time Sadie Kendall turned 18 and aged out of West Virginia’s foster care system, she had lived in more than two dozen ...
West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security offer support in restoring Mingo County water
The West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) and the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WVDHS) have offered ...
Hospital patient injured in elevator shaft incident; 4 staff on administrative leave
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A patient who attempted to get away from a psychiatric hospital in Huntington suffered injuries in ...
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Op-ed: Certificate of Need program is vital safeguard for West Virginia’s health care system
As debates rage about health care regulation, West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) law has come under increased scrutiny ...
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WV Department of Health and Department of Homeland Security step in to help Mingo County resolve water issues
WV Department of Health and WV Department of Homeland Security will be providing assistance to local water officials in Mingo ...
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School vaccination mandate could threaten state’s top marks
According to Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins, West Virginia is one of very few states – regardless of political leanings – that hasn’t […] ...
West Virginia health department provides free COVID-19 testing kits amid rising cases
The Ohio County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing kits as the number of cases continues to increase in the county. According to the health department’s social media page, the free ...
No cases of avian flu in Marion County, but there is cause for alarm
While avian flu hasn't been reported in Marion County, it's never a bad idea to take preventive measures. The Department of Agriculture suspended all poultry exhibitions and private sales in the state ...