# W. Va. Code § 16-1-8: Inclusion of Alzheimer's disease in existing public health programs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16-1-8
- **Heading:** Inclusion of Alzheimer's disease in existing public health programs
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 16 / Article 1 / Section 8

## Text

(a) The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, in partnership with the Bureau for Medical Services and the Alzheimer's Association, shall, in its existing public health programs and services, educate health care professionals on the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis of cognitive impairment and dementia, use of validated cognitive assessment tools in the delivery of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, provision of effective care planning and care management at all stages of dementia, and delivery of counseling and referral.

(b) The Bureau for Public Health, in partnership with the Bureau of Senior Services, shall, in its existing, relevant public health outreach programs, incorporate information to increase understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, including information about the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias that should be discussed with health care professionals and the value of early detection and diagnosis, particularly among persons in diverse communities who are at greater risk of developing dementia.

(c) Any public awareness and/or educational outreach programs shall provide uniform, consistent guidance in nonclinical terms, with an emphasis on cultural relevancy and health literacy.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-1 §16-1-1. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-2 §16-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-3 §16-1-3. Powers and duties of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-4 §16-1-4. Proposal of rules by the secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-5 §16-1-5. State health officer; Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health; appointment; qualifications; term.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-6 §16-1-6. Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health; powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-7 §16-1-7. Commissioner serving on advisory boards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-8 §16-1-8. Inclusion of Alzheimer's disease in existing public health programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9 §16-1-9. Duties and powers of the commissioner; supervision over local sanitation; violations; jurisdiction; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9A §16-1-9a. Regulation of public water systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9B §16-1-9b. Permit approval for individual systems with surface water discharge; reserve areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9C §16-1-9c. Required update or completion of source water protection plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9C.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9D §16-1-9d. Wellhead and Source Water Protection Grant Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9D.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-1-9E §16-1-9e. Long-term medical study.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A1_S9E.md)

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