It is the policy of this state to promote the physical and mental health of all of its citizens and to prevent disease, injury, and disability whenever possible. The state recognizes its responsibility to assist in the provision of essential public health services and establishes by this article a state public health system to work in conjunction with local boards of health to provide basic public health services that encourage healthy people in healthy communities.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. State Public Health System
§16-1-3. Powers and Duties of the Secretary
§16-1-4. Proposal of Rules by the Secretary
§16-1-5. State Health Officer; Appointment; Qualifications; Term
§16-1-6. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner
§16-1-7. Commissioner Serving on Advisory Boards
§16-1-9a. Regulation of Public Water Systems
§16-1-9b. Permit Approval for Individual Systems With Surface Water Discharge; Reserve Areas
§16-1-9c. Required Update or Completion of Source Water Protection Plans
§16-1-9d. Wellhead and Source Water Protection Grant Program
§16-1-9e. Long-Term Medical Study
§16-1-9f. Inventory of Potential Sources of Significant Contamination
§16-1-12. Receipt and Disbursement of Federal Aid and Other Moneys for Health Purposes
§16-1-13. Hospital Services Revenue Account; Health Facilities Long-Range Plans
§16-1-14. Training of Employees
§16-1-18. Penalties for Violating Provisions of Article
§16-1-19. Child's Right to Nurse; Location Where Permitted; Right Protected