June 8th, 2026 Berkeley County (WV) Health Department has issued a Rabies Alert for the Evening Star Lane area in Martinsburg. The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified us on June 8th, 2026, of a positive test result for the rabies virus from a cat in the above area. It was submitted to them by the Berkeley County Health Department. If you think that you or someone else may have come into contact with this animal, please call the Berkeley County Health Department at (304

Location: Virtual via Zoom Date/Time: June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes: May 2026 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour Threat Prep Report – Jennifer Schetrompf Administrator Report – Cara Harding Financial Report – Karen Young Health Officer Report – Dr. Kevin McLaughlin Public Comment: Unfinished Business: Re

Berkeley County Health Department Rabies Alert May 29th, 2026 Berkeley County (WV) Health Department has issued a Rabies Alert for the Corriedale Lane Bunker Hill, WV area. The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified us on May 29th, 2026, of a positive test result for the rabies virus from a raccoon in the above area. It was submitted to them by the Berkeley County Health Department. If you think that you or someone else may have come into contact with this animal,

Berkeley County Health Department is currently accepting bids for an All-Wheel Drive Vehicles. Bids must be received no later than 4pm on June 22, 2026, via mail or in-person drop off. 4x4 or AWD Vehicle Bid Specifications Download the full Request for Proposal (RFP) Submit bids to: Berkeley County Health Department Attn: Cara Harding, RS, Director 122 Waverly Court Martinsburg, WV 25403 **Bids received after June 22, 2026, will not be accepted.

Public Notice of Food Handlers Card Proposal Berkeley-Morgan County Board of Health 122 Waverly Court Martinsburg, WV 25403 For More Information, Contact: Cara N. Harding, R.S., Director Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments Phone: 304-267-7130 ext. 8255 Fax: 304-263-8274 Email: charding@berkeleywv.org For Immediate Release: Food Handler Card Proposal Martinsburg, WV, January 26, 2026-- Please take notice that the Berkeley-Morgan County Board of Health, durin

This meeting will be held virtually on May 26, 2026, at 4:00pm. Agenda: Call to Order/Opening Comments – Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes: May 2026 Departmental Reports: Provided in Read-Ahead Public Comment: Executive Session-For reasons of Personnel Unfinished Business: New Business: FY2026-2027 Budget-Karen Young and Cara Harding FY2026-2027 Chain of Command-Cara Harding Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84686883058?pwd=2pV

Invoices for permits (2026-2027) have been mailed. To pay an invoice online, please utilizing our payment link or QR Code below. There is also a "Pay Invoice" option located on the homepage of our website. Health Department Payments Note: The Online Payment System will reference Berkeley County Health Department, however the system is utilized to process payments for Morgan County Health Department as well.

Location: Berkeley County Health Department & Virtual via Zoom Date/Time: April 20, 2026, at 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes: March 2026 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour Threat Prep Report – Jennifer Schetrompf Administrator Report – Cara Harding Financial Report – Karen Young Health Officer Report – Dr. Kevin McLaughlin Pu

March 24th, 2026 Berkeley County (WV) Health Department has issued a Rabies Alert for the Back Creek Valley area of Hedgesville. The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified us on March 24 th of a positive test result for the rabies virus from a raccoon in the above area. It was submitted to them by the Berkeley County Health Department. If you think that you or someone else may have come into contact with this animal, please call the Berkeley County Health Departmen

Hot off the presses!! We hope you will enjoy our 2025 Year in Review Newsletter for our Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments. Though we could not include all of our activities and events, we hope our newsletter will provide some additional insight into our local public health departments. We wish you a healthy and safe 2026! B-MCBOH: 2025 Year in Review Newsletter

As we move forward into 2026, we would like to share H5N1 resources for reference to assist in keeping livestock, backyard flocks and those who care for them safe. H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation: H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC USDA: H5N1 Influenza FluView: FluView | FluView | CDC

Reminder: Know before you go! Travelers' Health | CDC Traveling out of the country? It is very important to make sure you are protected against disease, especially when traveling to other countries. Many countries have diseases that are not present in the United States. Vaccines for these diseases can be difficult to find, but we’ve got you covered! We Offer: Routine Immunizations Typhoid ( We have Injectable , Oral will be a script. ) Japanese Encephalitis Yellow Fever Pres

Per CDC: At A Glance: Foodborne germs can lead to illness, hospitalization, and death. Follow key steps to prevent food poisoning -...

Per CDC & USDA - September 2025: What to know H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and...

Limited availability for each session so please rsvp's as soon as possible! For questions and/or to rsvp: Berkeley County Septic...

Per CDC Outbreaks of Respiratory Illness: Investigation Importance: Outbreaks of acute respiratory illness are common and can occur in...

2024 was certainly one for the books! So, we have decided to share some of what our team has been up to with you! From community...

Per CDC: CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Top 5...

Per CDC: Key points Adult mosquitoes do not generally survive high winds during a hurricane. Immediately after a hurricane, nuisance...