Public Health

In 1989, West Virginia’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services were merged to form what’s known as DHHR. Now, after decades of splitting its bureaus and divisions, there’s a call to go full circle.

Scientists say health effects are possible, though not imminent.

On this West Virginia Morning, we conclude our week of youth-themed coverage with a father who shares the memory of meeting his daughter just after she…

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore how some counties are preparing for the critical and time-intensive role of contact tracing. We also hear from…

The coronavirus pandemic continues to be the top public health concern in the nation.The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported…

West Virginia is prepared for public health emergencies. That’s according to a report out Thursday.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says in the 2017…

New data from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources shows fewer women in the state are smoking while pregnant now compared to a few…

The Executive Council for the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments met Wednesday to discuss the effects of the proposed $4 million in…

The West Virginia Public Health Impact Task Force has approved the final version of a plan to redefine the mission of public health in the state and work…

WVU has been offering nationally accredited master’s degrees in public health for over 20 years. But in January, the WVU School of Public Health will…