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Smile Express II: MCHD gets $500,000 for new mobile dental clinic

MORGANTOWN — “This is a big one,” Monongalia County Health Department Executive Director Anthony DeFelice announced during Thursday's board of health meeting. “We just signed an agreement with Aetna. They’re going to fund $500,000 for a new mobile clinic and equipment. That’s ...

Health Dept. adapts risk-based inspections for restaurants

Monongalia County food establishments with a history of issues will be inspected more often in a new risk-based system that went into effect this month. “We will spend more time with facilities that aren’t doing as well, maybe because of their history or maybe a language barrier, and they need additional training,” said Jennifer Costolo-Michael, registered sanitarian with Monongalia County Health Department’s Environmental Health program who helped implement the new system. Previously, all food establishments in Monongalia County were inspected twice a year, and more often ...

Mon Health System welcomes students for internship program

Mon Health System welcomed five high school interns from throughout West Virginia to participate in its internship program through the end of July. The program will provide hands-on experience in healthcare through demonstrations, observation and activities. The students, who all have ...