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Department of Health and Human Resources


1881

The West Virginia Board of Health was established

Other events that happened on or around 1881

1915

The Mother's Pension Law was enacted

Other events that happened on or around 1915

1919

The Board of Children's Guardians was established

Other events that happened on or around 1919

1931

The Department of Public Assistance replaced the Board of Children's Guardians

Other events that happened on or around 1931

1936

The legislature authorized creation of county departments of public assistance within the Department of Public Assistance

1945

The West Virginia Health Department assumed advisory medical supervision of state hospitals

Other events that happened on or around 1945

1949

The Health Department shifted its emphasis from communicable diseases to chronic illnesses and other public health issues.

Other events that happened on or around 1949

1957

The legislature created the Department of Mental Health

Other events that happened on or around 1957

1977

The legislature created a consolidated Department of Health combining the old Department of Health, the Department of Mental Health, Commission on Mental Retardation, public institutions and smaller boards and commissions

Other events that happened on or around 1977

1989

The Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was created

Other events that happened on or around 1989

Mar 16, 2020

Governor Jim Justice declared an official state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 14, 2022

Legislative leaders formally contacted the governor over allegations of abuse and neglect of vulnerable residents at state-operated facilities

Mar 04, 2023

Governor Jim Justice signed a legislative act eliminating the state Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) effective January 1, 2024, splitting it into three agencies


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