Marion County WV Health Department

Marion County WV Health Department * COVID-19: Community Testing; Vaccinations; Case Investigation & Contact tracing
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The holiday season often brings unwelcomed stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzy...
12/23/2022

The holiday season often brings unwelcomed stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. And if coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading in your community, you may be feeling additional stress, or you may be worrying about your and your loved ones' health. You may also feel stressed, sad or anxious because your holiday plans may look different during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

Due to the State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event:The Marion County Health D...
12/23/2022

Due to the State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event:

The Marion County Health Department and Locust Avenue Clinic will be closed Friday the 23rd of December 2022 and will reopen Tuesday the 27th of December, 2022.

❄️Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the MCHD Staff! ❄️

This holiday weekend is shaping up to be a chiller. Learn how to stay safe during this polar vortex.In cold temperatures...
12/22/2022

This holiday weekend is shaping up to be a chiller. Learn how to stay safe during this polar vortex.

In cold temperatures, heat can leave your body more quickly. Heat loss can lead to serious health effects, like hypothermia and frostbite.

Early symptoms of hypothermia include:
Shivering
Feeling tired
Clumsiness
Confusion

As a person’s body loses more heat:
Shivering may stop.
Skin may turn blue.
Pupils of eyes may expand (dilate).
Pulse and breathing slows
Person may lose consciousness.

If a person’s body temperature is below 95°F or has any of the above symptoms, get medical attention immediately.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-to-cold-climates

The Marion County Health Department is dedicated to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the great people of Marion ...
12/19/2022

The Marion County Health Department is dedicated to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the great people of Marion County.
According to: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases nfid.org
• RSV (Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.
• RSV spreads through contact with respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing, or kissing) from an infected person or touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• While certain groups including premature and very young infants (≤6 months), individuals with chronic heart or lung disease, immunocompromised individuals, and older adults (65+), are at increased risk for severe disease, the potential for dangerous complications is a concern for all age groups.

Call 304-366-3360 to learn more about the Bivalent vaccine or to schedule your appointment!
10/05/2022

Call 304-366-3360 to learn more about the Bivalent vaccine or to schedule your appointment!

The last time we posted this, it had some incorrect information. This one is all correct! Call to sign up for your food ...
10/03/2022

The last time we posted this, it had some incorrect information. This one is all correct! Call to sign up for your food handlers course!

It’s a new month, which means we have a new food handler’s course coming up! Call us at 304-366-3360 to save your spot! ...
09/09/2022

It’s a new month, which means we have a new food handler’s course coming up! Call us at 304-366-3360 to save your spot!

It’s a new month which means food handlers class spots are NOW OPEN! Reserve your spot ahead of time!
09/05/2022

It’s a new month which means food handlers class spots are NOW OPEN! Reserve your spot ahead of time!

We’re mobile! We can provide vaccines and services where YOU are! Questions about the services we provide? Call 304-366-...
08/31/2022

We’re mobile! We can provide vaccines and services where YOU are! Questions about the services we provide? Call 304-366-3360 and learn more about our awesome mobile unit!

Tips to keep you and your family safe! We aren’t out of the woods just yet, so make sure you stay vigilant! FUN FACT: yo...
08/29/2022

Tips to keep you and your family safe! We aren’t out of the woods just yet, so make sure you stay vigilant! FUN FACT: your mental health is linked to your physical health, and stress can actually make you more likely to get sick! Managing your stress can actually help avoid sickness!

08/27/2022

Thank you to WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center for being our Corporate Sponsor of the Year!

Take your reproductive health into your own hands! Call ahead to schedule your testing appointment today!
08/26/2022

Take your reproductive health into your own hands! Call ahead to schedule your testing appointment today!

Address

300 2nd Street
Fairmont, WV
26554

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13043663360

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