The West Virginia Department of Health seeks to advance the health and well-being of all West Virginians by promoting healthy behaviors, working to mitigate public health crises, and increasing access to health-related resources and information.
As Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health, my primary goal is to improve the health of West Virginians. This includes ensuring access to quality health care services, promoting public health initiatives, and addressing the unique health challenges faced by West Virginians.
Leading the West Virginia Department of Health means taking on a range of health-related challenges within the state, and I am committed to addressing them effectively under the leadership of Governor Jim Justice.
Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP
Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Health
*House Bill 2006, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, reorganized the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate departments effective January 1, 2024: West Virginia Department of Health, West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, and West Virginia Department of Human Services.