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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
2008 Nursing Spring Clinical Teaching Days
March 26th through March 28th 2008 with an optional CPR class on the 26th. For more info click here.
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Immunization Program
The mission of the West Virginia Immunization Program is to prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases among children, adolescents and adults of West Virginia. Please visit our website for more information at: www.wvdhhr.org/immunizations
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Family Planning Program
The West Virginia Family Planning Program, the only Federal Title X (ten) National Family Planning Program grantee in the State, provides reproductive and preventive health care to any person whose income is at or below 250% of the current federal poverty level. Contraceptive methods are provided free to all eligible clients; clinic examinations are either free or low-cost depending upon income and family size. Federal regulations require that minors be served without parental notification or consent. Family Planning Program services are available at clinics in every West Virginia county including local health departments, primary care centers, hospital and medical school clinics, college student health centers and private practices. For additional information, call 1-800-642-8522 or visit the website at www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/familyplanning
Denise Smith, Director
WV Family Planning Program
Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301-3714
Phone: (304) 558-7181
Fax: (304) 558-7164
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Promotes early detection of breast and cervical cancer through screening, follow-up services and education to low income families.
Components:
- Breast and cervical cancer screening is available in all 55 counties of the state through county health departments, primary care centers, hospital out-patient centers, and private practice facilities -- a total of 159 sites. Women who are eligible are referred to one of the 72 participating mammography facilities for a free mammogram.
- Outreach efforts encourage women above the age of 50 to be screened for breast and cervical cancer.
- Women above the age of 25 are eligible to be screened for cervical cancer.
- Educational opportunities are offered for service providers to receive additional training and skill enhancement related to the detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer.
- A state funded Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Fund provides financial assistance for some diagnostic and treatment procedures for medically indigent women.
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bccsp/
Christina Mullins, MA, Director
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301-3715
Phone: (304) 558-5388
Fax: (304) 558-7164
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TB Control Program
The mission of the Tuberculosis Control Program is to achieve the absence of indigenous transmission of tuberculosis infection in West Virginia, which results in clinically apparent tuberculosis disease, by the year 2010 (incidence rate of 1/100,000 population).
Click here for more information about the TB Program.
Carmen M. Priddy, RN, BSN, Program Director
Tuberculosis Control Program
BPH/DHHR/OEHP/DSDC
350 Capitol Street, Room 125
Charleston, WV 25301-3715
Phone: (304) 558-3669
Fax: (304) 558-1825
In WV (800) 330-8126
carmenpriddy@wvdhhr.org
Dr. James H. Walker, Program Medical Director/Consultant
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program
Manages potential communicable disease threats to the public's health through provision of technical assistance, investigations, education, and prevention programs. Also maintains the state reportable disease data system.
http://www.wvdhhr.org/idep
Danae Bixler, M.D., Program Manager
1-800-423-1271
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AIDS/HIV/STD program
Maintains a statewide active surveillance system to detect and report HIV infection and AIDS cases. Provides HIV/AIDS prevention education opportunities to service providers and people at risk. Provides HIV counseling and testing, health care, and support. Annually updates the West Virginia HIV/AIDS Epidemiologic Profile. Provides HIV-related prescription drugs to underinsured and uninsured individuals living with HIV/AIDS in west Virginia. The STD Program supports disease detection, treatment, and prevention activities through clinical services, surveillance, confidential investigation and consultation, and public education.
http://www.wvdhhr.org/idep/aids.asp
Raja Sohaib Akhtar, Director
HIV/AIDS and STD Program
1-800-642-8244
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Needlestick Injury Prevention Program
Works with hospitals, local health departments, and nursing homes to identify unsafe work behaviors that increase the risk of needlestick injury. Prevent and monitor needlestick injuries in West Virginia and recommend safety devices and practices.
http://www.wvdhhr.org/idep/needlestick/index.cfm
Raja Sohaib Akhtar, Director
Needlestick Injury Prevention Program
1-800- 642-8244
Laura Abrams, Coordinator
Needlestick Injury Prevention Program
1-800- 642-8244
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