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Statement From the First Lady: Regarding NGA Report in Preventing Childhood Obesity

March 04, 2010

First Lady Gayle Manchin, who is also the Chair of the West Virginia Healthy Lifestyles Coalition and Chair of both the West Virginia State Board of Education’s Wellnes

Governors Discuss States' Role in Transforming Health Care Delivery Systems at Opening Session of Winter Meeting

February 20, 2010

The 2010 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting began today with a robust opening plenary session highlighting the role states can play in improving health care delivery systems to provide

NGA Welcomes Governors to 2010 Winter Meeting

February 19, 2010

The nation’s governors gather here this weekend to address critical issues, including health care reform and the economy. Governors will also meet with President Obama, members of the Administration

Governor Receives Update from West Virginia Doctors in Haiti

January 26, 2010

Speaking to Huntington orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ali Oliashirazi by telephone from Haiti, Gov. Joe Manchin received word that the humanitarian mission recently organized by a group of Huntington-based

WVDNR Physically Challenged Advisory Board to Meet at South Charleston Headquarters on April 6 at 3 p.m.

January 14, 2010

The next regular meeting of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Physically Challenged Advisory Board (PCAB) is scheduled

Governor Issues Statement Regarding Northwood Health Systems Lawsuit

January 08, 2010

Gov. Joe Manchin released the following statement about Northwood Health Systems lawsuit: “This is an insulting and irresponsible action by Northwood and its attorneys. Northwood should focus on what is truly

2010 WV Fish Consumption Advisory from WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources

December 11, 2009

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2010. DHHR partners with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

West Virginia funding program recognized by EPA

November 24, 2009

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its highly effective management of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF).

Governor Announces Recipients of 2009 Clean Communities Award

November 06, 2009

Governor Joe Manchin and West Virginia’s Make It Shine Program today announced the six winners of the West Virginia Make It Shine Clean Community Award. The award is presented annually to municipalities across the state for their

State Law Library Presents Long-Term Health Care Info Session

October 21, 2009

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The State Law Library is sponsoring a free informational session on long-term health care at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Venison is an Excellent Low-Fat Alternative to Beef

October 13, 2009

West Virginia deer hunters gain more than a freezer filled with an ample amount of venison (deer meat) after each hunting season. Those concerned with healthier choices in their diet have gained a supply

Governor, First Lady To Host Walk At State Fair

August 19, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin and First Lady Gayle Manchin today announced they will join with the West Virginia Office of Healthy Lifestyles to host the fourth annual Healthy Lifestyles

West Virginia’s First Ovarian Cancer Awareness “Super Luncheon” to be Sept. 1

August 11, 2009

Governors and First Spouses across the nation will participate in “Super Luncheons” during the month of September in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

DHHR Secretary Named Acting ‘Go Help’ Director, Patsy Hardy To Become Next DHHR Secretary

July 16, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Sec. Martha Walker will become the acting director of the Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement

Statement From The Governor About PEIA Finance Board Decision

June 04, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement about the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board’s decision to conduct public meetings about OPEB liability and plans for future retiree benefits: