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Board of Health Meeting Agenda: 1/26/26
Board of Health Meeting Agenda Location: Berkeley County Health Department & Online Via Zoom January 26, 2026, at 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes: November 2025 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 Repo
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5 days ago1 min read


H5N1 Resources for Reference
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
Health Department
Dec 30, 20251 min read


We are hiring! A Full-time Sanitarian 1 Position
We are hiring!! We currently have an opening for the position of Sanitarian 1. Special Hiring Rate: Starting at $50,000.00 Educational Requirement: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree Nature of Work: Under direct supervision, the Sanitarian 1 performs entry level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and p
Health Department
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Updated Thanksgiving & Lincoln Day Holiday Closings
Our Berkeley County Health Department and Morgan County Health Department offices will be closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through Thursday, November 27, 2025, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday and on Friday, November 28, 2025, in honor of the Lincoln Day holiday. Both offices will reopen on Monday, December1, 2025 at 8:30am.
Health Department
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Berkeley-Morgan County: Travel Vaccine Clinic is Back!
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
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Nov 17, 20251 min read


10/14/25 Public Health Education Topic: Foodborne Illness
Per CDC: At A Glance: Foodborne germs can lead to illness, hospitalization, and death. Follow key steps to prevent food poisoning -...
Health Department
Oct 14, 20251 min read


H5N1 Prevention: Protect Your Flock, Business & Workers - September Update
Per CDC & USDA - September 2025: What to know H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and...
Health Department
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Mandatory Septic Installer Class for Currently Certified Berkeley County & Morgan County WV Installers
Limited availability for each session so please rsvp's as soon as possible! For questions and/or to rsvp: Berkeley County Septic...
Health Department
Sep 8, 20251 min read


08/01/25 Public Health Education Topic: Outbreaks
Per CDC Outbreaks of Respiratory Illness: Investigation Importance: Outbreaks of acute respiratory illness are common and can occur in...
Health Department
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Our 2024 Year in Review Newsletter! Hot off the presses!
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...
Health Department
Jan 7, 20251 min read


10/18/24 Public Health Education Topic: Foodborne Illness
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...
Health Department
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Mosquitoes: What to Do After a Hurricane or Flood
Per CDC: Key points Adult mosquitoes do not generally survive high winds during a hurricane. Immediately after a hurricane, nuisance...
Health Department
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Berkeley County Health Department Facility Expansion Project Groundbreaking Held
We were blessed to be joined today by representatives from the Berkeley County Commission - WV, the Berkeley-Morgan Board of Health,...
Health Department
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Berkeley County Permit Fees will increase as of 07/01/2024.
Attention: Berkeley County Septic Installers and Well Drillers Please be advised that our permit fees in Berkeley County, WV will...
Health Department
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Raw Milk: Public Education 3.21.24
Per CDC: What are the risks associated with drinking raw milk? Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria....
Health Department
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Bed Bugs: What you should know to rest easier!
Infromation being shared from the United States Environmental Protection Agency website: Let's start with some Myth Busting! Bed Bug...
Health Department
Mar 15, 20243 min read


Medical Volunteer Corp: Training Information & Updates
Berkeley-Morgan County Medical Volunteer Corp (B-MC MVC) Members: WV REDI Updates: Please log into WV REDI to ensure your profile,...
Health Department
May 17, 20231 min read


New Online Payment Option for Annual Permit Invoices
As our annual permit invoicing reminder letters have just been mailed out, we wanted to share information on a new payment option that...
Health Department
May 15, 20231 min read

