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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebAlmost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health. In West Virginia – a ruggedly rural state with an independent spirit – mental health woes are fueled by social problems and …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-09-01/west-virginia-almost-heaven-but-not-for-mental-health

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Why West Virginia’s State Health Improvement Plan matters

(7 days ago) WebHere’s why it matters. The Bureau for Public Health is in the process of identifying West Virginia’s most urgent health problems and planning how to address …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/10/15/public-health-plan-survey-dhhr/

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WEST VIRGINIA Key Findings HEALTH DISPARITIES

(5 days ago) WebMammogram Screenings. The percentage of Medicare-covered women undergoing mammogram screenings in West Virginia is lower than the percentage at the national …

https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WVHealthDisparitiesKeyFindings8-17.pdf

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WV lawmakers eye DHHR shakeup as poor health persists

(7 days ago) WebWest Virginia lawmakers target troubled DHHR, but have repeatedly struggled to pass legislation addressing state’s many health issues. Some lawmakers …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2022/11/21/dhhr-west-virginia-lawmakers-eye-shakeup/

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Stats of the State of West Virginia - Centers for Disease …

(1 days ago) WebWest Virginia Birth Data 2017; West Virginia Birth Data 2017 State Rank* U.S.** Percent of Births to Unmarried Mothers: 45.6: 9th: 39.8: Cesarean Delivery Rate: 35.2: Health …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/states/westvirginia/westvirginia.htm

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2022 State Report West Virginia - County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) Web2022 County Health Rankings for the 55 Ranked Counties in West Virginia. County County County County Barbour 23 27 Hancock 24 14 Mineral 10 5 Ritchie 22 36 Berkeley 8 7 …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2022_WV_0.pdf

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State Summaries West Virginia 2021 Disparities Report AHR

(6 days ago) WebPlease take a quick survey. 2023 Annual Report. 2023 Health of Women and Children Report. 2023 Mental & Behavioral Health Data Brief. 2023 Senior Report. 2023 COVID …

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2021-disparities-report/state-summaries-west-virginia

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Many of West Virginia’s health issues stem from cultural norm

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the 2018-2022 State Rural Health Plan, compiled by the West Virginia DHHR Bureau for Public Health, West Virginians feel mentally unhealthy 31 …

https://www.register-herald.com/many-of-west-virginia-s-health-issues-stem-from-cultural-norm/article_9e51e724-d418-11e8-96be-83b977edd525.html

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Health care in WV: State faces unique set of challenges, …

(3 days ago) WebStaff file photo. MORGANTOWN — Much like West Virginia itself, the state’s health-care landscape is diverse, ever-changing and faced with its own unique …

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/health-care-in-wv-state-faces-unique-set-of-challenges-opportunities/article_18a140c9-7fe0-5ac7-8fd4-56b8700ea414.html

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DHHR launches State Health Assessment to measure overall …

(9 days ago) WebState Health Officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen said results from the West Virginia State Health Assessment (SHA) will allow them to better address public health …

https://wvmetronews.com/2023/09/19/dhhr-launches-state-health-assessment-to-measure-overall-health-well-being-of-west-virginians/

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WV Bureau for Public Health - West Virginia Department of Health …

(2 days ago) WebImproving the health of women, infants, and children by providing nutrition education and breastfeeding support Vital Records Request a certified copy of or make a change to a …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bph/Pages/default.aspx

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2022 Legislative Session

(Just Now) WebWest Virginia legislators prioritized social issues masked as health issues – like curtailing public health related to COVID-19 and abortion access – rather than …

https://wvpolicy.org/health-policy-the-social-safety-net-and-the-2022-legislative-session/

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2023 Legislative Session

(Just Now) WebWest Virginia has long faced significant health-related challenges, many of which could have been meaningfully addressed by bills introduced during the 2023 …

https://wvpolicy.org/health-policy-the-social-safety-net-and-the-2023-legislative-session/

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A Poor Health Report for West Virginia - WV MetroNews

(4 days ago) WebWest Virginia scores better in the categories of physical environment (36 th) and clinical care (35 th). The state ranks 42 nd of the 50 states when all five categories …

https://wvmetronews.com/2022/03/29/a-poor-health-report-for-west-virginia/

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West Virginia DEP report shows PFAS contamination at 67 sites …

(6 days ago) WebMore in WVPA Sharing: Marshall Health Network performs West Virginia’s first Stryker Hinge revision knee replacement May 15, 2024 Alzheimer’s Association …

https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/west-virginia-dep-report-shows-pfas-contamination-at-67-sites-across-west-virginia-outlines-next-steps/

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How lawmakers did and didn’t address West Virginia’s major …

(8 days ago) WebHow lawmakers did and didn’t address West Virginia’s major issues during the 2023 legislative session. From public schools to taxes to the opioid epidemic to …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/03/12/wv-2023-legislative-session-what-happened/

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3 West Virginia families say they abandoned their homes after

(8 days ago) WebThree West Virginia families have to abandon homes after experiencing dogs with cancer, neurological twitches, other medical issues by alleged contaminated fracking

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/3-west-virginia-families-say-they-abandoned-their-homes-after-experiencing-medical-issues-from-fracking-contamination/ar-BB1mAldL

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West Virginia Funding State and Local Readiness CDC

(4 days ago) WebAt a Glance. West Virginia; State Population: 1,775,156; Local Health Departments: 48 Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Flooding, Severe Weather, …

https://www.cdc.gov/readiness/php/data-research/west-virginia-funding.html

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Check-up reveals major problems: The health of West Virginia

(5 days ago) WebThere isn’t simply one ailment causing the health issues faced in West Virginia, Lancashire said, but there are a few key contributors. “A few specific causes of …

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/check-up-reveals-major-problems-the-health-of-west-virginia-truly-in-crisis-exponent-telegram

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West Virginia Has Everyone’s Attention. What Does It Really Need?

(7 days ago) WebThe wisecrack about West Virginia is that it can now have whatever it wants: fancy new highways, a federal installation or two, maybe a few extra grand per capita in …

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/upshot/west-virginia-manchin-stimulus.html

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New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia

(8 days ago) WebMay 16, 2024. New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia. A new plan outlines solutions to the grave health problems that grip a rural …

https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2024/05/16/new-health-blueprint-maps-healthier-future-for-southwest-virginia/

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West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey wins GOP Governor Primary

(2 days ago) WebPublished: May. 14, 2024 at 7:26 PM PDT. W.Va. (WSAZ) - With West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, now vying to replace retired Sen. Joe Manchin in November, …

https://www.wsaz.com/2024/05/15/west-virginia-ag-patrick-morrisey-wins-gop-governor-primary/

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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

(Just Now) WebWelcome. On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was officially reorganized into three separate departments in …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/

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GOP advances Senate candidates in West Virginia and Maryland

(3 days ago) WebWest Virginia is also deciding its candidates for governor. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, the Republican nominee in the 2018 Senate race against Manchin, is …

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/politics/gop-advances-senate/5HDMO3KKXCCFOL2MMHB54FRMUQ/

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Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP …

(4 days ago) WebFILE – West Virginia gubernatorial candidate Mac Warner speaks to supporters at a campaign event at the Charleston Women’s Club in Charleston, W.Va., …

https://www.courant.com/2024/05/12/election-deniers-west-virginia-voters-must-pick-from-gop-candidates-who-still-dispute-2020-outcome/

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