West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

On this West Virginia Morning, the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is now working to implement recommendations from the independent McChrystal analysis group to improve internal communications and client outcomes. Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill Crouch on the progress so far.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is creating a new top level of management in an effort to streamline internal communications and performance.

On this West Virginia Morning, another birthing center in a hospital has closed, worsening West Virginia’s critical shortage of care for its mothers and babies. Amelia Knisely has the story.

Gov. Jim Justice was light on details Wednesday about changes coming to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources following an outside report that showed how the agency could improve.

On this West Virginia Morning, people with disabilities are being abused in state-run facilities, and lawmakers want answers from the state health department. Amelia Knisely has the story.

In a letter to Gov. Jim Justice, Senate leaders outlined abuse suffered by people with disabilities who are under the care of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is accepting applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

The state’s Home Visitation Program received some financial help from the federal government this week.

Department of Health and Human Resources officials announced Monday that applications for the federally funded Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program are open. The program will accept applications “until funds are exhausted,” according to a news release.

West Virginia residents have until March 18 to apply for help paying their home heating bills.