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
Threat
Preparedness
(304) 598-5154
WIC
Program
(304) 598-5181
MCHD After-Hours Emergency Contact Information

​To alert MCHD to a reportable disease that requires immediate notification,
​please call MCHD's emergency number, 304-680-4357.  ​
For general inquiries, call MCHD at 304-598-5100 during ​weekday hours or message us on Facebook.
Boosters for ages 5-11 coming
Posted May 18, 2022

The FDA has authorized a COVID booster for ages 5-11. Monongalia County Health Department will wait until official guidance is released later this week from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). We will reach out to reschedule any appointments. Boosters will then be available at MCHD Clinical Services  (304-598-5119) as well as MCHD's pop-up clinics. Online appointments...
COVID vaccine clinics at airport
Posted May 16, 2022

Monongalia County Health Department will hold COVID vaccine clinics at Morgantown Municipal Airport from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 25. Both Pfizer (ages 5 and up) and Moderna (ages 18 and up) will be available. Make an appointment online at this link. Individuals can also make a COVID vaccine appointment at the health department, 453 Van Voorhis Road, by calling 304-598-5119.
Homemade formula is not safe
Posted May 13, 2022

As the nation is experiencing a baby formula shortage, Monongalia County Health Department's WIC program would like to note that homemade formula often contains ingredients that are not safe for children and/or that will not provide the proper nutrition. Please contact your local WIC office to talk with a nutritionist to help navigate the formula shortage. We are here to help! Call (304) 598-5181. More info...

"Vaccination was a no brainer"
Posted May 4, 2022

COVID vaccines weren't available yet during Brittany's pregnancy, but she knew that in addition to protecting her after the birth of her son, the vaccine would also pass on antibodies to him during breastfeeding. Here is the latest addition to Monongalia County Health Department's profiles of new mothers who had to face pregnancy during a pandemic and make a decision about getting the COVID vaccine.
See the video...

"Our way out of this isolated life"
Posted April 29, 2022

Jodi Hollingshead had known about her pregnancy for only two weeks when the pandemic hit. It was a scary time, but when she learned COVID-19 vaccines would be available soon, she saw it as a way out of the isolated life she and her husband were living and as a way to help protect her new baby girl. She discussed her support for the COVID-19 vaccine in MCHD's continuing series on pregnancy and COVID vaccines. See the video...
COVID vaccines and pregnancy
Posted April 21, 2022

Whitney had some questions for her OB about getting the COVID-19 booster while pregnant. After getting answers and taking some time to think about it, she was happy to be able to provide additional protection to her soon-to-be-born son. Monongalia County Health Department continues it's series on pregnancy and how the COVID-19 can protect a baby before birth or even through breastmilk. Watch the video...
Dr. Smith honored at MAP event
Posted April 14, 2022

Dr. Lee B. Smith, county health officer at Monongalia County Health Department (with his wife, Dr. Vicki Everly, and Dan McCawley of West Virginia Sober Living), shared the Morgantown Area Partnership's Chairman's Award for Leadership in Crisis with Dr. Clay Marsh and Major General James Hoyer for their guidance during the pandemic. The award was presented at the annual dinner on April 12, 2022. See the video...

Pancake mix recalled
Posted March 30, 2022

Continental Mills has issued a recall for a single lot of Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, UPC 078742370828, Lot code KX2063, Best By Date of 09/01/2023, due to a potential foreign material contamination. This was distributed nationwide and consumers purchased the product through retail Walmart stores. No contaminated product has been reported by consumers to date. No injuries have been reported to date. More info...

Debbie Wilfong tells COVID story
Posted March 8, 2022

Debbie Wilfong of Philippi got COVID before vaccines were available. After spending six months in the hospital and at rehab, her first stop on the way home was to get her first dose. "People say this virus isn't real. This virus is very real. It almost killed me." Pfizer for ages 12 and up and Moderna for ages 18 and up are available at the WVU Rec Center from 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Click here to see Debbie's story. 
WIC's updated formula announcement
Posted March 4, 2022

West Virginia’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program within the West Virginia DHHR's Bureau for Public Health has announced additional flexibilities for WIC participants following the recent recall of powdered infant formula. If a WIC customer purchased baby formula included in the recall with WIC benefits, the product may be returned to the store where purchased for exchange.
​More info...  
Report positive home test results
Posted Jan. 6, 2022

Individuals who take a home COVID-19 test and get a positive result should report it to Monongalia County Health Department by calling 304-598-5100. Also, follow up with a free PCR test available at the WVU Rec Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing. Positive individuals should also consider isolating for 10 days. More info... 
MCHD offers Stop the Bleed classes 
Posted May 20, 2021

Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to death in under two minutes. Do you know how to stop the bleed? May 20 is National Stop the Bleed Day. This is a call to action to encourage people of all ages to gain the knowledge and confidence to stop life threatening bleeding. If interested in Stop the Bleed training, e-mail Joseph.L.Klass@wv.gov. The training is free and you can save a life with the skills you will learn. More info...
Vaccines & naloxone clinic on Thursday
Posted May 18, 2022

COVID vaccines and naloxone training will be available from Monongalia County Health Department during a clinic held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Sabra United Methodist Church, 1234 Richwood Ave. Naloxone reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can be easily and safely administered. Enter through the gymnasium door and bring your vaccination card for second doses or boosters.
"COVID is harder on pregnant women"
Posted May 16, 2022

OB Dr. Annelee Boyle of WVU Medicine Children's had no problem recommending COVID vaccines to pregnant people. She got one herself when she was pregnant. "By that time in the pandemic, I'd already seen mamas and babies die of COVID. I was weighing risks that were theoretic... against very real risks of COVID, especially during pregnancy, because COVID hits pregnant women harder." See the video here... 
Stop the Bleed classes offered
Posted May 11, 2022

Monongalia County Health Department will offer Stop the Bleed classes to instruct on how to respond to massive bleeding that can occur as the result of a car accident, a shooting or other incidents. Classes will be held from 11 a.m. noon Saturday and 5-6 p.m. May 18 and May 25. Scan the QR code, sign up at this link or email Joseph.L.Klass@wv.gov to sign up for Stop the Bleed.
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Testing/vaccine to be at MCHD
Updated May 5, 2022

COVID-19 testing and vaccines will take place at Monongalia County Health Department beginning Monday, May 9, a change from the WVU Rec Center location. Enter at the lower level for testing and at the upper level for vaccine appointments. Register for testing in advance at a new link. Make vaccine appointment online at this link. You can also call 304-598-5119 for a vaccine appointment. More info...

MCHD hiring accounting technician
Posted April 28, 2022

Monongalia County Health Department is looking to hire someone for the position of Accounting Technician 4. Interested, or know someone who is? The position will support MCHD's financial operations by facilitating the accurate, complete and timely authorization and processing of accounts payable and disbursements, including production of bid and contract documents. The employee will also work with grants management. More info...
MCHD releases COVID pregnancy videos
Posted April 19, 2022

​COVID-19 can take a toll on anyone, but it's especially dangerous for someone who is pregnant. Monongalia County Health Department is profiling new mothers who dealt with pregnancy and childbirth during a pandemic and who made the decision to get vaccinated to help keep their babies safe. Nurse Elizabeth Carpenter shares her story here. Watch for more videos as new mothers share their stories.
Dental positions open
Posted March 30, 2022

MCHD Dentistry is expanding! We have openings for a dentist and dental hygienists, including one who would also serve as the coordinator of our mobile Smile Express, which travels to schools as far south as Braxton County. MCHD Dentistry is a full-service dental office that offers general dentistry, in-house crowns, tooth whitening and straightening, and more. Interested, or know someone who might be? More... 
Mayor Marino's COVID battle video
Posted March 16, 2022

Clarksburg Mayor Jimmy Marino was on the fence about getting the COVID vaccine but before he was eligible, he got COVID and spent 25 days in the hospital. A year later, he's still not 100% back to his pre-COVID health markers, but he's getting there. "It was probably the worst experience of my life," he said. "It was a very long and grueling 25 days. After what I went through, there is no question about getting the shot. Watch the video.

QRT Grief Support Group can help
Posted March 4, 2022

Dealing with grief, especially when caused by the death of a loved one due to substance misuse, is difficult. We're here to help. The Monongalia County QRT Grief Support Group meets the first & third Mondays of the month. The meetings are held at Sabra United Methodist Church and leaders include a pastor, a counselor and an individual who has gone through this experience.
More info... 

MCHD releases vaccine video
Posted March 1, 2022

Why get vaccinated? We asked several individuals at a COVID vaccine clinic conducted by Monongalia County Health Department. "It's not just about me," said one person. Many mentioned protecting their friends, family and community. Watch and see all the different reasons why it's important to get a COVID vaccine. You can make an appointment in Monongalia County here and if you are in a nearby county, check out linktr.ee/VaxNearYou. 
Watch QRT's naloxone video
Posted Oct. 8, 2021

If you missed the Monongalia County QRT's Save a Life Day or if you'd like a refresher course on how to administer naloxone, check out our new video! Naloxone reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can be used to help members of your family, community or strangers. It can also be a vital component of your first aid kit if a child gets into prescription medication or those with memory issues take the wrong dose of their medicine. Watch the video!
Clinical Services expands STD testing
Posted April 13, 2021

MCHD Clinical Services has expanded hours for free and confidential STD testing. Tests can be conducted for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, HIV and syphilis. STDs are on the rise. The CDC notes that 1 in 5 Americans had an STD on any given day in 2018. Left untreated, STDs can interfere with childbirth and can lead to illness or death. Call 304-598-5119 for an appointment. More info...