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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 10, 2024

Lawmakers Hear Updates On DHHR Reorganization

The re-organization of the DHHR, as directed by lawmakers in 2023, is going well, with a few hiccups, Department of Health Secretary Sherri Young told a legislative committee on Tuesday.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 13, 2024

New Competition Aims To Reward Schools’ Child Health Initiatives

Schools can win up to $2,500 to support health initiatives.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 24, 2024

State Officials Advise Vaccination Ahead Of Back To School Season

As summer comes to a close and back-to-school shopping begins, the Department of Health is reminding parents of the importance of immunization.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 22, 2024

State Officials Announce New Protocols For EMS

A new state protocol allows emergency medical services to render aid at home in eligible cases, reducing emergency room crowding.

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Government Emily Rice, Jul. 06, 2024

A Budget Surplus, A Coming Special Session And COVID-19 Cases Rise, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Jim Justice made multiple announcements during a Monday event. The governor said West Virginia residents could soon see their income taxes go down further because the state collected $826 million more in revenue than had been budgeted for this fiscal year.

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Government Emily Rice, May. 21, 2024

House Funds Waiver Programs In Final Hours Of Special Session

An extraordinary legislative session ended with tensions high among lawmakers who wanted more transparency in spending from the Department of Health and Department of Human Services.

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