MORGANTOWN – As of noon Friday, the Monongalia County Health Department said there are six known local cases, and one hospitalization, involving cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea and […]
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MCHD: Two cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea and other symptoms across much of the country, has made its way to Monongalia County. According to information shared Monday by […]
County finalizes $4.1 million purchase of new health department building
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a purchase agreement for $4.1 million with White Birch Properties LLC for the 55,000 square-foot White Birch Tower II and attached […]
County finalizing health department move to White Birch Towers
MORGANTOWN – The Dominion Post has confirmed that the Monongalia County Commission is finalizing an agreement that will move the Monongalia County Health Department to White Birch Towers, located at […]
WVU Hospitals meets the county’s asking price, $6 million for 2.25 acres
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday took receipt of a single $6 million offer to purchase the approximately 2.25 acres that’s been the longtime home of the Monongalia […]
After years of negotiation, county taking offers on MCHD property
MORGANTOWN – For years, WVU Hospitals has coveted the county-owned properties sitting in the heart of its Morgantown campus that are home to the Monongalia County Health Department. Now, at […]
Grant delays bring health department account to ‘a point of concern’
MORGANTOWN – Leadership with the Monongalia County Health Department was breathing a little easier Friday morning after receiving a “substantial deposit” of funds from the state. And none too soon. […]
Board of Health: No smoking ban exceptions for cigar lounges
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Board of Health on Thursday voted against initiating a process through which exceptions in the county’s indoor smoking ban could be made for cigar lounges. […]
Commission: ‘Positive progress’ in talks regarding MCHD property
MORGANTOWN – In January 2022, WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright sat for a work session with the Monongalia County Commission to engage in a “meaningful conversation” about […]
MCHD striving to be state’s third accredited health department
MORGANTOWN – “This is the journey we’re on,” Monongalia County Health Department Executive Director Anthony DeFelice said of MCHD’s sustained effort to achieve accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. […]
