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CDC HAN 532: Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to share information and notify clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about the risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Patients and their providers should be aware of this risk to help patients protect thems
Health Department
Aug 142 min read


We are Hiring! For the position of Health Officer
Must be a physician or licensed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) If you are interested in a flexible, part-time opportunity within Public Health, we may have the opportunity for you! Time Commitment: FTE (.2) = 8 hours per week Office Hour Commitment: Maintain office hours in Morgan and Berkeley County weekly. Health Officer will submit scheduled start times in advance one month at a time. Questions: Questions regarding this position may be sent to Cara Harding at
Health Department
Aug 121 min read


08/11/26 Public Health Education Topic: Salmonella
Per CDC Key points Salmonella are bacteria (germs) that can make people sick People can get infected with Salmonella after swallowing the bacteria. CDC estimates Salmonella cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year. Contaminated food is the source for most of these illnesses. People can get infected after swallowing Salmonella. Salmonella live in the intestines of people and animals. People can get infected with Salmonella in many ways, including Eat
Health Department
Aug 112 min read


Board of Health Meeting Updated Agenda: 08/17/26
Location: Berkeley County Health Department & Virtually August 17, 2026, 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Board of Health Chairperson FY 2027 Nomination/Appointment Board of Health Vice-Chairperson FY 2027 Nomination/Appointment Board of Health Officer FY 2027 Nomination/Appointment Review/Acceptance of Minutes: June 2026 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla La
Health Department
Aug 101 min read


Berkeley County Health Department: Currently Accepting Bids for an additional 4x4 Truck
Berkeley County Health Department is currently accepting bids for One 4x4 Truck. Bids must be received no later than 4pm on August 21, 2026, via mail or in-person drop off. 4x4 Truck 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 August 21, 2026 will not be accepted.
Health Department
Aug 101 min read


08/07/26 Public Health Education Topic: Norovirus
Per CDC Key points Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. Proper handwashing and other simple steps can help prevent getting and spreading norovirus. Types You can get norovirus illness many times in your life because there are many different types of noroviruses. Infection with one type of norovirus may not protect you against other types. It is possible
Health Department
Aug 72 min read