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Monongalia County Health Department
The mission of Monongalia County Health Department is to
protect our community, prevent disease and promote healthy living.
Clinical
Services
(304) 598-5119
MCHD
Dentistry
(304) 598-5108
MCHD Environmental
(304) 598-5131
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(304) 598-5154
WIC
Program
(304) 598-5181
MCHD After-Hours Emergency Contact Information
To notify MCHD of a reportable disease that requires immediate notification, please call 304-680-4357. Here is a link ​listing additional resources. ​
This is an emergency number. For general inquiries, call MCHD at 304-598-5100 during weekday hours or message us on Facebook at any time.
LATEST NEWS
80 and older vaccine line information
Posted Jan. 6, 2020

Those wishing to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for someone 80 or older can call 304-598-5196 to leave a name and contact information. When vaccine is available, individuals will be called and scheduled. If you get a busy signal, try a few more times or later. Individuals should understand that a phone call to schedule an appointment might come from a non "304-598" number and if calls are not answered or messages returned, it will delay the ability to make an appointment.
Appointments for vaccine clinic taken
Posted Jan. 3, 2020

All appointments for the Jan. 4 COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 80 years old and older  have been filled. The phone system is overwhelmed and cannot take any voicemails. Monongalia County Health Department will alert the public via social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), media and our website when future doses are available. 
MCHD to provide vaccines to 80+
Posted Dec. 31, 2020

In accordance with Gov. Jim Justice's announcement on Wednesday, Monongalia County Health Department will hold a vaccination event for individuals 80 and older from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at the West Virginia Army National Guard Readiness Center in Morgantown. Appointments can be made from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at a number that will be provided later. Individuals getting a vaccine can NOT have had another vaccine, such as flu or pneumonia, two weeks prior to Jan. 4. Everyone should wear a mask and those getting a vaccine should bring ID and health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid information if they have it. Vaccines are free to all but MCHD will bill insurance for administration fees. There will be additional COVID-19 clinics held in the future. More information will be announced as it becomes available. See the flyer... 
CDC releases COVID-19 FAQs
Posted Dec. 4, 2020

Everyone has questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released frequently asked questions about the soon-to-be released vaccines, which are an important tool in the fight to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.
This flyer compares the four vaccines expected to be released first and also addresses other questions and concerns, including effectiveness and potential side effects. Read more... 
WIC hiring breastfeeding counselor
Posted Dec. 1, 2020

MCHD WIC is looking for a breastfeeding peer counselor to provide education and information to prenatal clients to encourage women to breastfeed their newborns. The individual will provide support to breastfeeding mothers during visits to WIC clinic or through phone calls, hospital visits, mailings and support equipment. This is a non-benefited flexible position throughout a six-county region. Must have positive experience with breastfeeding. Interested candidates please submit resume to: Kathy.m.kerin@wv.gov.
Register online for free COVID-19 test
Posted Nov. 17, 2020

Planning on getting a free COVID-19 test at the WVU Rec Center? Register online in advance to help expedite the process using the link below. There will be a line just for individuals who pre-registered. This line should move quickly. As always, wear a mask and bring identification with you. There is free parking at the Rec Center. Here's the link for online registration. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the online registration, click here. 

MCHD issues order for businesses
Posted July 14, 2020

Monongalia County Health Department, with the support of Morgantown City Council, issued an order that will require businesses identified to have three COVID-19 cases among staff and/or patrons will be required to close, do a deep clean and only open again after inspection. This takes effect on the morning of Wednesday, July 15 at midnight. If this happens again at the same business, the same measures would be put into place along with a 14-day quarantine. Read more...
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MCHD Dentistry hires second dentist
Posted June 30, 2020

Dr. Youseph Kassar, a Morgantown native and recent graduate of West Virginia University's School of Dentistry, has joined MCHD Dentistry as its second dentist. He will see patients both at Monongalia County Health Department and on MCHD Smile Express, the mobile unit that visits schools in six counties as well as other locations. MCHD Dentistry is open and accepting appointments for new and established patients. Call 304-598-5108 to make an appointment. Read more...
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This week's testing at different locale
Posted Jan. 11, 2021

Monongalia County Health Department is conducting COVID-19 testing from 9-11 a.m. today and Friday, Jan. 11 and 15, at the West Virginia Army National Guard Readiness Center at 90 Army Band Way, down the hill from the Pierpont Center. It is accessible via the Mileground or exit 7, the Pierpont exit, off Interstate 68. This location is for this week only and MCHD will return to the WVU Rec Center next week. Testing is free. Wear a mask and bring ID. To pre-register, go to ​https://wv.getmycovidresult.com/.
Free COVID testing Monday & Friday
Posted Dec. 31, 2020

Monongalia County Health Department will conduct free COVID-19 testing from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the WVU Rec Center. Anyone can take advantage of this free testing. Wear a mask and bring ID. Speed up the process by going online to pre-register, at wv.getmycovidresult.com. To get step-by-step instructions on how to pre-register, click here. The walk-up testing is socially-distanced. More testing dates will be announced at a later date.
MCHD gets COVID vaccine doses 
Posted Dec. 16, 2020

Monongalia County Health Department received doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and began inoculating employees, as well as distributing doses to county EMS. Here, Dr. Lee B. Smith, MCHD executive director and county health officer, receives his shot from Jennifer Goldcamp, RN. MCHD will get doses in weekly, with hundreds of doses expected by the end of December. A plan to vaccinate the public will be announced at a later date. ​Read more...
Seeking receptionist/clerical worker
Posted Dec. 4, 2020

Monongalia County Health Department is seeking an individual for a receptionist/clerical worker position in the front office. This is a full-time temporary position offering a competitive salary.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: answering/directing MCHD mainline phones; greeting/directing patients and customers and clerical duties as assigned. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Submit resume to: Kathy.M.Kerin@wv.gov
December testing schedule released
Posted Nov. 24, 2020

We've added an hour! Free community COVID-19 tested conducted by Monongalia County Health Department will be held from 9-Noon a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the WVU Rec Center. Other December testing times and days will be Mondays and Fridays  through Dec. 18 from 9-11 a.m.  Hours may be tweaked if needed.
ou can preregister at wv.getmycovidresult.com; you can get step-by-step instructions at monchd.org/testing-registration.html. As always, wear a mask and bring an ID.
MCHD posts governor's new orders
Posted Nov. 14, 2020

Gov. Jim Justice on Friday issued new orders on the topics of wearing masks in public buildings, delaying winter sports, remote learning during Thanksgiving break and the testing of nursing home employees for COVID-19. This comes the day before the state's cases rose by 1,153, with Monongalia County up 51 cases for today. Cases are surging again with the Thanksgiving holiday less than two weeks way. Read more...
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Breastfeeding video available to view 
Posted July 30, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCHD WIC breastfeeding classes have been delayed until at least Oct. 1, 2020. This videotaped class teaches breastfeeding information & techniques. Clients also can get information from consultants via phone and the Pacify app. Read more...
New WIC income guidelines released
Posted July 6, 2020

New income guidelines have been released for the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. MCHD WIC covers six counties: Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Harrison, Doddridge and Taylor. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children from birth to age 5 who meet the income guidelines, as well as foster parents with children 5 and under, are eligible for nutritional counseling, food packages and breastfeeding support. Call 1-800-675-5181 or 304-598-5181 in Morgantown for more information. Learn more. ​

MCHD presents QRT poster at event
Posted Oct. 4, 2019

Monongalia County Health Department's Brittany Irick created a poster about our Quick Response Team (QRT) a multi-agency approach to alleviating the area's opioid overdoses, at the recent conference of the West Virginia Association of Local Health Conferences at Canaan Valley Resort. To see the poster, click here. For more information, email Brittany.D.Irick@wv.gov.
MCHD debuts "The Radon Zone"
Posted Feb. 7, 2019

Do you live in ... a Radon Zone? Just because National Radon Action Month is over doesn't mean you still can't make an appointment to have your home tested. Call 304-598-5131... and tell them Rod Serling sent you. Be sure to click on full screen!
MCHD featured in national newsletter
Posted Jan. 25, 2019

A multi-county, multi-agency drill that Monongalia County Health Department and its Threat Preparedness program participated in was highlighted in the Jan. 23, 2019 edition of the Medical Reserve Corps' newsletter. Read more...