Morgan County Health Department

06/16/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the WV Day Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:30am.

06/16/2026

New blog: Public Health Education Topic — Syphilis. Syphilis is a common STI that can be cured, but it can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Learn the stages, symptoms, risks for babies (congenital syphilis), and prevention tips in this quick 2-minute read. Read more: https://wix.to/p4Oym1y

Per CDC:Key points • Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be cured. • People who are sexually active can get syphilis.What is syphilis?Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection develops in ...

06/15/2026

This awareness week is a great opportunity to learn more about diabetes and how to take the necessary steps to reduce your chances of developing the disease🔍

06/12/2026

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious but preventable condition often caused by untreated STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Learn the signs, risks (including fertility impacts), and how to protect yourself. Read more: https://wix.to/t1bBa7j

Per CDC:Key points • Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious condition, in women • 1 in 8 women with a history of PID experience difficulties getting pregnant. • You can prevent PID if you know how to protect yourself. What is PID...

06/09/2026

BOH Agenda has been updated to include an Executive Session.

Location: Virtual via ZoomDate/Time: June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabeApproval of AgendaReview/Acceptance of Minutes: May 2026Departmental Reports: • Epi Report – Robert Deener • Nursing Report – Tanya Manley • Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour ....

06/09/2026

New public health education post: Gonorrhea — what to know, symptoms, and when to seek care. Gonorrhea is common, often without symptoms, but treatable. Read the full post for signs and steps to protect yourself and partners: https://wix.to/EzAJpsI

Per CDC:Key points • Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. • People who are sexually active can get gonorrhea.Gonorrhea often has no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems, even without symptoms.Symptoms in womenMost women with gonorrhea do n...

06/08/2026

Berkeley County WV Rabies Alert

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....

06/08/2026

Board of Health Meeting: June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom). Read full agenda and meeting details: https://wix.to/TymHp6n

Location: Virtual via ZoomDate/Time: June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabeApproval of AgendaReview/Acceptance of Minutes: May 2026Departmental Reports: • Epi Report – Robert Deener • Nursing Report – Tanya Manley • Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour ....

06/05/2026

Free Sports Physicals for Student Athletes by Appointment:

Call Morgan County Health Department to schedule:
304-258-1513, Option 1 for Clinical.

Free Student Sports Physicals will be scheduled at the health department for appointment on:
Monday, June 29, 2026 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
137 War Memorial Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

2026 WVSSAC Sports Physical Form:
https://www.wvssac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Physical-Form.pdf

** Forms MUST be signed by student athlete's legal guardian.

06/05/2026

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