MORGANTOWN — Throughout his decade-long tenure as Monongalia County’s health officer, Dr. Lee Smith has consistently excoriated Charleston over its attitude toward and support for the state’s local health departments. […]
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Measles in Mon County
An adult living in Monongalia County has the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. Monongalia County Health Department learned Sunday that a case of measles […]
MCHD will provide blood panels, adult vaccines, more at health fair
Monongalia County Health Department will participate in Woodland United Methodist Church’s Community Health Fair, which will take place at the church on Mileground Road from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. […]
Mon Commission meets county’s next health officer, approves MCHD fee increase
MORGANTOWN — There were concerns, Dr. Lee Smith admitted Wednesday to the Monongalia County Commission. As the county health officer, he’d spent a decade building the Monongalia County Health Department […]
MCHD to begin teaching well-known ServSafe food manager course
Monongalia County Health Department added a second food manager certification course to its roster of food safety classes. “ServSafe is another option to get people certified,” said Natalie Davis, Sanitarian […]
MCHD approves fee schedule ahead of legislative change
MORGANTOWN — Local health departments across West Virginia are scrambling to stay ahead of a legislative change that could disrupt their ability to charge for a wide range of permits […]
MCHD looking to support first responders with radiological expertise
MORGANTOWN — What happens if first responders arrive at a crash site and suspect the presence of radioactive materials? A memorandum of understanding being drawn up between the Monongalia County […]
Lee Smith retiring after a decade as Mon County’s top doctor
MORGANTOWN — Lee Smith had it all worked out. After a career in emergency medicine, the good doctor figured he’d throttle down, coast into retirement in a more leisurely role. […]
State looking at regional map, funding model for county health departments
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Lee Smith said there are foundational changes in the works for how West Virginia organizes and allocates funding for county health departments. During […]
USDA head tours new WIC office in Fairmont
Funding, transportation issues for clients and ways Monongalia County Health Department’s WIC program staff members have conducted outreach in order to connect with eligible participants were some of the topics […]
