Social worker aims to help foster families affected by SUD Newsroom@DominionPost.com As a counselor and social worker at Monongalia County Health Department whose primary focus is working […]
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Campaign hopes to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Jeri started taking prescription pain pills in her 30s, which “took me down a dark path to other dangerous drugs that nearly took my life.” After […]
Board approves 20 dispensary permits, will move ahead with county regulations
MORGANTOWN — A Thursday morning special session of the Monongalia County Board of Health resulted in approvals for 20 of the 21 medical cannabis dispensary permits pending […]
Taking the Bait
Rabies vaccine program has proven successful Newsroom@DominionPost.com Even though two cases of rabies popped up in late September in Monongalia County for the first time in 2020, […]
Protect pets and yourself: Get them vaccinated
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Charlie Benson came face-to-face with one of the two cases of rabid animals that occurred in late September in Monongalia County — the only two that […]
October ideal for flu shot
As the COVID-19 pandemic moves into the colder weather, health officials are waiting to see what that means for the upcoming influenza season. Will there be a […]
Clock ticking as board of health considers cannabis dispensary regulations
MORGANTOWN — What is the status of 21 medical cannabis dispensary applications in Monongalia County? When would the Monongalia County Health Department need to sign off on […]
Free COVID testing here to stay
Effort set for Wednesdays at WVU Rec Center to get ‘better grasp’ on virus Newsroom@DominionPost.com The WVU Rec Center opened its doors Wednesday — and will each […]
No Appointment Necessary
Walk-ins received free COVID-19 testing Friday Newsroom@DominionPost.com The WVU Rec Center transformed into a COVID-19 testing site Friday, as the Monongalia County Health Department encouraged residents to […]
Health department offers free testing Friday
Newsroom@DominionPost.com To get a better picture of the number of individuals with COVID-19 in Monongalia County, additional free community testing conducted by Monongalia County Health Department will […]
