Dr. Brian H. Huggins hit the ground running when he joined Monongalia County Health Department as the incoming health officer on April 1. The health department has […]
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West Virginia Department of Health highlights importance of back-to-school immunizations
As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. […]
Mon Health Primary Care highlights summer safety
Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely […]
Lazy summer? Not at MCHD, which is offering new services
It’s not that we don’t like a little down time ourselves, but with six active programs combined with our passion for public health, things don’t seem to […]
WHO says Covid no longer a ‘public health emergency’
CHARLESTON — The World Health Organization announced Friday that COVID is no longer a public health emergency. “The emergency is over, but we have started many initiatives […]
House of Delegates divides over cigar bar bill during Saturday floor session
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a […]
House bill aims to probe the extent of dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water statewide
MORGANTOWN – PFAS are a family of chemicals found in thousands of commonly used products, and while the effects of many of them are uncertain, some are […]
U.S attorney recognizes Monongalia County QRT
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) was one of 11 individuals or groups recognized by Willliam Ihlenfeld, United States Attorney for the Northern District of West […]
WV Chamber Summit: Healthcare leaders address challenges, goals of personal and public health
MORGANTOWN – The changing landscape of healthcare and its many challenges occupied a good portion of Thursday’s West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2022 Summit. Dave Ramsey, president […]
Monkeypox 101: What you need to know about the latest public health emergency
In order to spread awareness of the increasing number of monkeypox cases worldwide, the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of international concern […]
