Welcome to Environmental HealthEnvironmental Health Services helps to protect the health of the citizens of Monongalia County by regulating the food, water, land, and public spaces of Monongalia County.
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How to Find UsThe Health Department is located at 453 Van Voorhis Rd. We are across from the United Bank and next to the fire station. Environmental Health is on the upper level.
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Upcoming Training Classes at the Health Department:
Certified Pool Operator Class: March 13 - 14, 2019
Food Manager's Class: March 5 - 6, 2019 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day
PIC Training Class: January 29, 2019 9AM - 3 PM
Food Handler's Classes: January 8, 2019 - 10 AM and 2PM
Food Manager's Class: March 5 - 6, 2019 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day
PIC Training Class: January 29, 2019 9AM - 3 PM
Food Handler's Classes: January 8, 2019 - 10 AM and 2PM
Online Classes Available:
Environmental Health News
It's Pumpkin Season!
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It's the time of year for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cookies, and of course pumpkin pie and pumpkin rolls. Did you know that homemade pumpkin pies and pumpkin rolls (that have cream cheese filling) need to be refrigerated?
"Then why are the pumpkin pies and pumpkin rolls at the grocery store just sitting out on a shelf? Why aren't they in the refrigerator?" The pumpkin pies and pumpkin rolls on the shelf at the grocery store have been specially processed to be shelf stable, which means that they don't require refrigeration. They are made with different or added ingredients that you wouldn't normally use in your homemade pumpkin pies and pumpkin rolls. |
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Happy Holidays!
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One of the things that we love about the holidays is all of the great food that we get to eat. We also want to keep all of that good food safe. With that in mind, we would like to offer you some tips to help keep all of your holiday foods safe by using the 4 core practices:
Clean - Wash hands, utensils, and work surfaces often. Separate - Use separate utensils (cutting boards, plates, knives, etc.) for raw meats and vegetables. |
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Cook - Make sure that all parts of the turkey and stuffing are cooked to 165F (73C) or above. Don't rely on that little pop up timer that comes with the turkey, use a food thermometer!
Chill - Always thaw a turkey (or any other meats) in the refrigerator - Never at room temperature! Refrigerate all leftovers promptly.
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Chill - Always thaw a turkey (or any other meats) in the refrigerator - Never at room temperature! Refrigerate all leftovers promptly.
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Do You Know the Radon Level in Your House?
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Radon is a naturally occurring colorless and odorless gas that results from the decay of uranium deep underground. Depending on the structure of your house, and the bedrock under your house, radon can find it's way into your home.
Radon is a radioactive gas and can cause cancer at high levels (above 4 pCi/L.) In fact, according to the EPA, radon is the #1 cause of cancer among non-smokers. Click here to schedule a radon test. https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-consumer-information |
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