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Fast Facts - West Virginia Department of Health and Human …

(9 days ago) WEBApproximately 14.6% of West Virginia adults could not afford needed medical care in the past year. More than one-fifth of West Virginia adults did not have a routine checkup in the past year (21.4%). Weight Status. The prevalence of obesity in West Virginia was …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/data_reports/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx

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COVID-19 Cases On The Rise In W.Va. As ‘Summer Surge’ Hits The …

(8 days ago) WEBThe number of COVID-19 cases in West Virginia has more than doubled in the past month, according to West Virginia’s Pan Respiratory Dashboard.. It is called the …

https://wvpublic.org/covid-19-cases-on-the-rise-in-w-va-as-summer-surge-hits-the-nation/

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WV Bureau for Public Health

(2 days ago) WEBAccess WV health statistics to inform public policy and guide disease prevention efforts. Medical Examiner FAQ. Find answers to frequently asked questions about services …

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

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Many West Virginians still struggle to access health …

(5 days ago) WEBHospital executives and health policy experts say in West Virginia, and across the country, health care delivery is in crisis. That’s especially true in poorer communities. With fewer patients overall, and …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/03/05/many-west-virginians-still-struggle-to-access-health-care-heres-how-certificate-of-need-laws-fit-into-the-conversation/

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West Virginia - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(1 days ago) WEBWest Virginia. Print. Related Pages. Key Health Indicators. key health indicators; Fertility Rate: 54.0 (births per 1,000 women 15-44 years of age) Teen Birth Rate: 19.8 (births per …

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

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Health in West Virginia - USAFacts

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2020, West Virginia had the 50th-highest based on life expectancy. A newborn in West Virginia was expected to live 72.8 years. Life expectancy in West …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/west-virginia/

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DHHR Announces Launch of State Health Assessment

(Just Now) WEB9/18/2023. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health today announced the launch of the West Virginia State Health …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2023/Pages/-DHHR-Announces-Launch-of-State-Health-Assessment.aspx

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A Roundup On Health Bills This Legislative Session - West Virginia

(2 days ago) WEBWest Virginia’s 2021 Legislative session has wrapped. Bi-partisan efforts were made to make healthcare more affordable and expand telemedicine. In the …

https://wvpublic.org/a-roundup-on-health-bills-this-legislative-session/

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Survey Results Reveal Mental Health Issues In W.Va.

(2 days ago) WEBResults from the first Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community Health — or MATCH published Tuesday by the West Virginia Department of Health and …

https://wvpublic.org/survey-results-reveal-mental-health-issues-in-w-va/

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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental …

(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 a shortage of providers

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

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2021 Legislative Session

(Just Now) WEBAmid a public health emergency, the 2021 state legislative session presented a unique opportunity to improve health and wellness outcomes across West …

https://wvpolicy.org/health-policy-the-social-safety-net-and-the-2021-legislative-session/

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Health care in WV: State faces unique set of challenges - WV News

(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 set of …

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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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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WV DHHR extends deadline for survey on West Virginians’ health …

(Just Now) WEBThe “State Health Assessment–Community Health Survey,” which launched on Sept. 18, will remain open to all West Virginia residents until Tues. Oct. 17, after an …

https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/wv-dhhr-extends-deadline-for-survey-on-west-virginians-health-and-well-being/

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Changing A State's Mind About Health - West Virginia Public

(7 days ago) WEBBeckett says the region has high rates of diabetes. At the Williamson Health and Wellness Center, they offer health education for residents and they also offer …

https://wvpublic.org/changing-a-states-mind-about-health/

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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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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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Public Health Impact Task Force (PHITF) - West Virginia …

(3 days ago) WEBWest Virginia Center for Local Health 350 Capitol Street, Room 530 Charleston, WV 25301 304-352-5259 Phone (304) 558-1437 Fax Contact Us Site Map To view …

http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/localhealth/Public%20Health%20Impact%20Task%20Force/Pages/default.aspx

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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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Public Health Modernization - West Virginia Department of Health …

(7 days ago) WEBWest Virginia Center for Local Health 350 Capitol Street, Room 530 Charleston, WV 25301 304-352-5259 Phone (304) 558-1437 Fax

http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/localhealth/modernization/Pages/default.aspx

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West Virginia Shows Challenges of Getting People Healthier

(Just Now) WEBThe state is a bellwether of bad health, portending major problems years before they became severe nationally. “It seems that the worst outcomes happen here …

https://wvpublic.org/west-virginia-shows-challenges-of-getting-people-healthier/

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Over 150 turn out for Family Fun Day News hampshirereview.com

(6 days ago) WEBROMNEY – In a collaborative effort to bring services to families across the county, the Hampshire County Public Library hosted a variety of services and activities …

https://www.hampshirereview.com/news/article_5c590a12-7045-11ef-82ba-fb4d9858b52b.html

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Lawmakers Hear Updates On DHHR Reorganization - West …

(9 days ago) WEBOne of the state’s top health officials updated lawmakers on the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Tuesday about the complex …

https://wvpublic.org/lawmakers-hear-updates-on-dhhr-reorganization-2/

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