MCHD's next food safety training will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the health department's conference room. Training in person is less expensive and no prior registration is required! monchd.org/services/food-…

Do have unused prescriptions in your home that someone could get into? Saturday is the DEA's National Drug Tack Back Day. Between 10am-2pm there will be five locations around town where you can safely drop off your unused drugs. More info: dea.gov/takebackday

Tayla Tallman joined MCHD Dentistry in 2021 to cover for someone on maternity leave. “I have enjoyed helping out ever since." For Tayla, the best part about working at MCHD Dentistry is the team’s support and teamwork. Tooth tip: “Not flossing is like not washing your armpits!”

Happy Football Weekend! Before kickoff (or during halftime or whenever!) please consider filling out this three-minute survey to help Monongalia County Health Department collect as much data as possible for its Community Health Needs Assessment. wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eP…

Halloween should be spooky, not unsafe! Here are some tips for a safe Halloween. You could also dress up and attend MCHD's Trunk or Treat event, which will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday in our parking lot at 453 Van Voorhis Rd. monchd.org/newsroom/hallo…

A flu shot can help prevent influenza, but even if it doesn't, it will make your symptoms less severe. Call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment. 🧟

MCHD sanitarian know their bats AND they have a sense of humor. That’s why bats, which can carry rabies, were the inspiration for this year’s Halloween decorations. If you do find a bat in your home, call us at 304-598-5131. monchd.org/services/rabie…

Just one more spooky sleep until MCHD's Trunk or Treat! Our staff will be in our parking lot at 453 Van Voorhis Road, rain or shine, to hand out treats to area kids. We'll be here from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Stop by and see us!

Happy Halloween. Have fun AND protect your teeth. Eat candy in moderation and with meals if possible, remember that chocolate is better for your teeth than say, gummy bears. And brush and floss your teeth soon after. mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z…

What should you never, ever do to a Gremlin? MCHD employees had the opportunity to weigh on this topic during a trivia game, led by Dr. Brian Huggins, at a Halloween potluck today. Varieties of soup and fun were on the menu. Feel free to leave your answer in the comment section.

MCHD staffers had a great time at our Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, and we think the attendees too. They got to get their photo taken with Pikachu, see some scary and fun costumes and, of course, stock up on candy. Thanks to everyone who came out and Happy Halloween!

It’s time to fall back this weekend! Set your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday night. It’s also a good time to check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector batteries too. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep! 🍂⏰

A flu shot takes about two weeks to fully take effect. Getting one before gathering with family, such as at Thanksgiving, is a good idea. Call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment at MCHD Clinical Services!

Have you ever had a hankering for cinnamon or strawberry or even bubblegum toothpaste during your dental checkups? MCHD Dentistry has got you! We're introducing our new polishing paste and fluoride flavors, which make taking care of your teeth tasty. Call 304-598-5108.

Monongalia County Health Department has job opportunities for a dental assistant, a dental office assistant and a nutritionist. Interested, or know someone who might be? Email [email protected]. More info: monchd.org/about#employme…

As expected, naloxone numbers normalized in October after our extremely successful Save a Life Day event in late September. More info: monchd.org/services/nalox…

Got three minutes? You don't even need to leave your moai head house to complete MCHD's Community Health Needs Assessment survey. It will help determine programs and efforts to make changes in our region. The link is good thru Sunday. wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eP… 🦑 🧽👖

It's back! The directional sign that had been placed on Van Voorhis Road to alert drivers to MCHD's location had disappeared, but it's been replaced. Even though MCHD has a Van Voorhis address, we're actually right off of it, close to United Bank and the WVU Alumni Center.

Monongalia County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. MCHD Dentistry will remain open. Be sure to thank a veteran if you have the opportunity!