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Davis calls out majority again in another DHHR dissent
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis again called out the court majority in a dissent filed this week, this time accusing her fellow justices of an “arrogant and complete disregard of federal law.” Davis dissented to an Oct. 15 opinion, in which a majority of the court’s justices ruled that the state Department of Health and Human Resources must follow an order issued by Kanawha Circuit Court Judge Louis “Duke” Boom in August 2014 to immediately restore access to patient -
Former DHHR employee alleges wrongful termination despite approved medical leave
CHARLESTON – A former state employee is suing over charges that he was wrongfully terminated. -
W.Va. Medical Institute sues over claims that a merger caused breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A medical services company is suing over claims the defendants interfered with an existing contract. -
Morrisey backs Legislature's probe into Planned Parenthood funding
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued public support of the state Legislature's investigation into Planned Parentood in the state. In a press release, Morrisey said he sent a letter to West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole and Speaker Tim Armstead in support of the Legislature’s efforts to investigate Planned Parenthood operations in West Virginia. Videos released by the Center for Medical Progress alleging that Planned Parenthood has sold fetal organs and -
Three former patients sue physician, who sues WVDHHR
MOUNDSVILLE – Three former patients are suing a physician who, in turn, is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. In the three lawsuits filed by former patients, Dr. Roland F. -
More reinvestment in treatment efforts
CHARLESTON – I am pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to support the ongoing implementation of the Treatment Supervision Program initiative, part of my administration's landmark justice reinvestment efforts. -
THEIR VIEW: More reinvestment in treatment efforts
By EARL RAY TOMBLIN CHARLESTON – I am pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to support the ongoing implementation of the Treatment Supervision Program initiative, part of my administration's landmark justice reinvestment efforts. By continuing to expand access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs, we can get those struggling with addiction the help they need, reduce recidivism and allow those on the road to recovery return to their families, communities and workplaces. -
Woman says DHHR fired her over testimony
CHARLESTON – A former official for the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has filed a lawsuit in state court claiming she was fired for her testimony to legislators in June about the impact of the Freedom Industries chemical leak. -
West Virginia's first Workforce Summit
CHARLESTON – Earlier this month, I was proud to welcome West Virginians from across the state to the state’s first Workforce Summit — a comprehensive review of West Virginia’s past, present and future workforce development efforts. -
Judge allows state to intervene in case against hospital for child's injuries
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge James C. Stucky has granted an order permitting the state to intervene in a lawsuit against Greenbrier Emergency Services Inc. and a physician. -
Ballard woman sues WVDHHR for defamation
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims the agency caused her defamation. -
Guardians sue Potomac Comprehensive Diagnostic & Guidance Center for abuse
CHARLESTON – The legal guardians of two residents of Potomac Comprehensive Diagnostic & Guidance Center are suing the company for the abuse and neglect the residents suffered. -
Officials unveil Center for Children's Justice
CHARLESTON – Federal, state and local officials on Tuesday unveiled a statewide clearinghouse for information, resources, training and technical assistance regarding juvenile justice. -
Tackling substance abuse in the Mountain State
CHARLESTON – Substance abuse is a heartbreaking problem facing families across West Virginia each and every day. -
Woman says DHHR caseworker had sex with son
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing over claims her minor son's caseworker had sexual relations with him. -
Manchin and Tomblin Announce Additional Scientific Testing and Monitoring of Chemicals Spilled in Kanawha Valley
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced the coordination between federal and state agencies to conduct additional scientific testing of the chemicals spilled from the Freedom Industries plant on January 9, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Toxicology Program, and NIH’s National Institute -
Incarcerated woman says WVDHHR responsible for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – An incarcerated woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims she was sexually harassed and abused while in its custody. -
Mingo Co. woman blames DHHR for adopted son's brain damage
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman is suing over claims her adopted son suffered brain damage as a result of abuse by his biological father that could have been prevented by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. -
Wetzel couple says state wrongfully took grandchild from them
CHARLESTON – A Wetzel County couple is suing over claims their grandchild was wrongfully taken from their custody by Child Protective Services. -
DHHR says hospital, doctor failed to diagnose boy's hip injury
CHARLESTON – A state agency is suing over claims a Braxton County minor was permanently injured due to a delay in the diagnosis of a hip injury.