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Fast Facts - West Virginia Department of Health and Human …

(9 days ago) WebWest Virginia ranked 1st highest in the nation for the prevalence of poor physical health, poor mental health, and activity limitations due to poor physical or mental health. Health Care Access The prevalence of no health care coverage among West Virginia adults …

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

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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: 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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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 Control …

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

(3 days ago) WebThe health-care industry is a major force in the Mountain State’s economy, with hospitals supporting nearly $10.5 billion in annual economic activity, according to information from the West Virginia …

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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West Virginia - County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

(2 days ago) WebAs poverty and related stress increase, health worsens. In West Virginia, 24% of children are living in poverty. Children in poverty among West Virginia counties range from 12% …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/state/downloads/CHR2019_WV.pdf

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Chronic Disease Data - West Virginia Department of Health and …

(6 days ago) WebStatistical Services and Chronic Disease Epidemiology. The Health Statistics Center (HSC) is a division of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/Pages/Chronic-Disease-Data.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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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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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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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 - 2022 - III.B. Overview of the State

(7 days ago) WebOther health issues affecting the state include high rates of diabetes and smoking. The percentage of the adult population who has been told by a health professional that the y have diabetes increased from 4.7% in 1996 to 15.7% …

https://mchb.tvisdata.hrsa.gov/Narratives/Overview/94a29364-c888-407c-9d0e-80a05fe5434d

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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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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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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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Mental Health in thoughts of suicide in the last year. - NAMI

(9 days ago) Webimpact on their mental health. In February 2021, 41.8% of adults in West Virginia reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 22.2% were unable to get needed counseling or …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/WestVirginiaStateFactSheet.pdf

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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 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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Funding Cuts to Local Health Departments Harmful for Public Health

(8 days ago) WebWest Virginia’s local health departments have served as the cornerstone of public health initiatives for decades. Providing services such as immunization, family …

https://wvpolicy.org/funding-cuts-to-local-health-departments-harmful-for-public-health/

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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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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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State Summaries West Virginia 2021 Disparities Report AHR

(6 days ago) Web2023 Annual Report 2023 Health of Women and Children Report 2023 Mental & Behavioral Health Data Brief 2023 Senior Report 2023 COVID-19 Report 2022 Health of Those …

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

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