Agency/Organization Websites

American Medical Association

Find physicians nationwide and health information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid is a federal agency within the federal Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIPS programs. The CMS also establishes policies for paying health care providers, conducts research and assesses quality of health care.

LongTermCareLiving.com

Your guide to planning, preparing and paying for long term care

MedQIC - Medicare Quality Improvement Community

Providers of services to Medicare beneficiaries in finding, using and sharing quality improvement resources thereby advancing the quality improvement community.

Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC)

The Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Cerification is responsible for overseeing all placement facilities to ensure that all state and federal regulations are being followed. OFLAC also investigates complaints against these facilities and can issue sanctions for violations of regulations. OHFLAC is an office within the WV state government.

West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

This is the website for the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and contains information to reach the local, community based programs who can help anyone dealing with domestic violence or exploitation. Every county in WV is served by a domestic violence program.

West Virginia Health Care Association

Find consumer information on Long Term Care. Links to the Consumer Guide to Extended Care Facilities in West Virginia. Good source of information when choosing a nursing home and other extended care services.

WV Alzheimer's Association

This site provides services to West Virginians and their families living with this disease. Find support groups and resources on Alzheimer's and Dementia.

WV Hospital Association

Find information on West Virginia Hospitals

WV Medical Institute (WVMI.org)

Find informatino and resouces for West Virginia Medicare beneficiaries

WV State Medical Association

Find information on WV's physicians.

WVDHHR - WV Department of Health and Human Resources

Link to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources agency website. WVDHHR is a state agency that provides assistance and monitoring of state programs such as Emergency Assistance (LIEAP), Food Stamps, Medicaid, Adult Protective Services and other programs.

WVU Center on Aging

The West Virginia University Center on Aging provides research, education, clinical services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people and those who care for them in West Virginia and across the nation.