Kanawha-Charleston Health Department

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is an committed advocate for community health.

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is operated by the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health. The Board is comprised of residents from Kanawha County and the City of Charleston. Three members are appointed by the Kanawha County Commission and three are appointed by the City of Charleston.

Let's talk about the benefits of breastfeeding! Join us for Walk with a Doc on Wed., Sept. 2, at noon, at the foot of th...
08/26/2026

Let's talk about the benefits of breastfeeding! Join us for Walk with a Doc on Wed., Sept. 2, at noon, at the foot of the Culture Center steps to learn more and then take a stroll with us!

We are talking about breastfeeding in West Virginia during our next Walk with a Doc on Wed., Sept. 2. Join us at noon at...
08/25/2026

We are talking about breastfeeding in West Virginia during our next Walk with a Doc on Wed., Sept. 2. Join us at noon at the Culture Center steps. If it rains, we walk inside. Pre-register at https://buff.ly/62BLtJh Also, strollers welcome!

Just a reminder for our neighbors with private water supplies, your water may not be safe if it was affected by floodwat...
08/21/2026

Just a reminder for our neighbors with private water supplies, your water may not be safe if it was affected by floodwaters. Call us Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We may be able to help you. Environmental Health team, 304-348-8050.

Floodwaters -- and the things those waters touched -- are now covered in bacteria and fungus you don't want near your fa...
08/20/2026

Floodwaters -- and the things those waters touched -- are now covered in bacteria and fungus you don't want near your face or in a cut. If you haven't been able to get to one of our mobile clinics for tetanus/Hep A shots, stop by our downtown clinic. 108 Lee St. E.

If Teddy the stuffed bear can't be washed, disinfected and dried safety, he really must go. As tough as it is, some thin...
08/20/2026

If Teddy the stuffed bear can't be washed, disinfected and dried safety, he really must go. As tough as it is, some things cannot be salvaged after being in floodwaters. Our Environmental Health team has some advice:

If you're holding onto that giant jar of screw-top peanut butter that got hit by floodwater, our Environmental Health te...
08/19/2026

If you're holding onto that giant jar of screw-top peanut butter that got hit by floodwater, our Environmental Health team advises you to throw it out. They have some tips here:

08/19/2026

Our mobile flood support team is at the Sharon Church of God (2122 Cabin Creek Rd., Dry Branch) until 4 p.m. today giving free Tetanus and Hepatitis A vaccinations to anyone affected by recent flooding. We also have MREs, cases of bottled water, and cleaning supplies while they last. Come see us.

So, the school called about an incomplete immunization record? It's OK. It happens. Call us. We'll work you in. You don'...
08/19/2026

So, the school called about an incomplete immunization record? It's OK. It happens. Call us. We'll work you in. You don't want your kids to miss a single moment of school. Deep down, they don't want to miss it either.

We don't want those with wells or cisterns affected by flooding to drink or even use contaminated water. It can be deadl...
08/18/2026

We don't want those with wells or cisterns affected by flooding to drink or even use contaminated water. It can be deadly. Check out the information here and at kchd.wv.gov about how to properly disinfect your private water supply. Then call us to help you make sure it is safe.

KCHD's team is at the mouth of Sugar Creek Drive off of Sissonville Drive at the old Charleston Fire Station until 5:30 ...
08/18/2026

KCHD's team is at the mouth of Sugar Creek Drive off of Sissonville Drive at the old Charleston Fire Station until 5:30 p.m. today. If you can't recall when your last tetanus shot was, you probably need another before doing flood cleanup. Also giving Hep A vaccines. Come see us.

Address

108 Lee Street E
Charleston, WV
25301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13043445243

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