Thanks to the West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) implementation of a new program outlining protocols for whole blood transfusions on ambulances across the state, West Virginians […]
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DHHR emphasizes vaccine requirements for school year in light of recent measles case
According to Mayo Clinic, 1855 saw the first-ever vaccination requirement for students attending public schools in Massachusetts, and other states soon followed with their own vaccine mandates. […]
Experts recommend public safety practices after annual Lyme disease cases more than quadruple over 5 years
With warmer weather comes the reawakening of West Virginia’s wild and wonderful beauty, from rolling hills dotted in vibrant green trees to the friendly fluttering of butterflies […]
W.Va. Child Protective Services needs sunlight
Last October, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home in Sissonville to investigate a report of suspected child abuse. When they arrived, the police made […]
DHHR becomes three separate agencies
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has officially transitioned to three separate agencies. As of Jan. 1, 2024, there […]
CPS death spiral
We were all horrified by the discovery of two teenagers locked in a shed in Sissonville early this month. It quickly became clear that the home had […]
Why is Child Protective Services hiding?
Earlier this month, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home in Sissonville to investigate a report of suspected child abuse. When they arrived, deputies made […]
WVDEP, DHHR issue statewide air quality advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
CHARLESTON — If you’ve gone outside in the past day or two, you’ve noticed the haze. But that smokiness in the air doesn’t just make it harder […]
The DSF Stop saga
Originally meant to be told in three parts, the DSF Stop saga ended up being a seven-installment series examining how the outreach organization may or may not […]
DHHR shares program updates due to end of COVID Public Health Emergency
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) shared updates and changes to department programs in its Bureau for Medical Services and Bureau for Family […]
