The mission of the Monongalia County Health Department is to achieve a healthy community by protecting and promoting public health through education, training, community awareness provision of health services and advocacy.

Board of Health

Board of Health Meetings are held the last Thursday in each of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November. The meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Monongalia County Health Department's Training Center.


Donna TennantDorcas Harbert
Board of Health Vice Chair, Western DistrictBoard of Health Member, Eastern District
Mrs. Tennant was appointed to the board in July of 2007 for a five year term. Mrs. Tennant was elected Board of Health Vice Chair on July 26, 2007. Her term expires on June 30, 2012.Mrs. Harbert has served on the Board of Health since July 1, 1998. She was reappointed to another five year term on July 1, 2003. Her term expires on June 30, 2008.
Samuel ChicoAugust Lucci
Board of Health Chair, Eastern DistrictBoard of Health Member, Central District
Mr. Chico was appointed to fill an unexpired term in May 2007. Mr. Chico was elected Board of Health Chair on July 26, 2007. His term ends June 30, 2010. Mr. Lucci has served on the Board of Health since July 1, 1999. He was reappointed for another five year term on July 1, 2004. His term expires June 30, 2009.
Vincent P. Kolanko, MDRobert Bell
Health Officer, Monongalia CountyBoard of Health Member, Central District
Dr. Kolanko first served as County Health Officer in 1989, serving through 1994. He was again appointed as Health Officer in August 1998 by the Board of Health.Mr. Bell was appointed to fill an unexpired term in January 2001 and appointed by the County Commission on July 1, 2006 to a five year term. His term expires on June 30, 2011.

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