Morgan County Health Department

02/27/2026

New to backyard poultry? 🐔 Protect your flock with theses trusted resources: Checklist, CDC videos & information, handwashing tips, and USDA guidance to prevent illness. Read more: https://wix.to/f8OVBT0

If you are a new poultry owner and/or a someone interested in learning how to help prevent illness in your folk, we've got resources for you! Please check out the following: Checklist for New Poultry Owners:Check list for new poultry owners PDF Download:CDC Coops videos: • CDC Coops: Episode 1: Do...

02/27/2026

Marburg virus disease is rare but can be severe — early recognition and prevention are crucial. Learn the basics, how it spreads, and what to watch for in our latest public health education post. Read more: https://wix.to/afKwmta

Per CDCKey points • Marburg virus disease (Marburg) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that can cause serious illness and death. • Symptoms can be similar to other tropical diseases, making diagnosis challenging. • There is no treatment or vaccine for Marburg. • The disease spreads throu...

02/25/2026

⚠️Fraud Alert ⚠️

We are aware of reports of individuals impersonating Valley Health and falsely claiming to be part of a “Valley Health Fraud Team” in an attempt to obtain personal information.

Please do not engage with or respond to these calls, and do not share any personal or sensitive information.

If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a call, contact Valley Health directly using a trusted phone number, such as one listed on our website, an appointment reminder, or a patient bill.

Your safety and privacy are important to us. Thank you for helping protect yourself and others.

02/25/2026

3 in 10 individuals who are dependent on alcohol or other drugs also have eating disorders, a rate much greater than those without a substance use disorder.

Learn more about eating disorders and find resources for treatment options: samhsa.gov/mental-health/eating-disorders

02/25/2026

Topic: Substance Use Prevention Task Force

Time: Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 881 0696 8280
Passcode: 342828

02/24/2026

*** Rabies Alert Issued by the Berkeley County Health Department *** February 24th, 2026 The Berkeley County (WV) Health Department has issued a Rabies Alert for the 700 block of Tecumseh Trail in Hedgesville.The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified us on February 24, 2026, of a positive test r...

02/24/2026

Hot off the presses! Our 2025 Year in Review Newsletter for Berkeley & Morgan County Health Departments is live. Check out highlights of our local efforts, as we look ahead to keeping our communities healthy and safe in 2026. Read it now: https://wix.to/KlSxPA2

Hot off the presses!!We hope you will enjoy our 2025 Year in Review Newsletter for our Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments. Though we could not include all of our activities and events, we hope our newsletter will provide some additional insight into our local public health departments.We....

02/24/2026

We would like to thank Noel Canellas, LICSW who works for The Martinsburg Initiative & as the Martinsburg Police Dept Lead Police Social Worker, for taking the time to present an ACE 101 Training to our health department staff. We found this training to be interesting, informative and relevant.

02/24/2026

Ebola: What you need to know. Learn about causes, symptoms, prevention, and available vaccines to help protect your community. Read the full public health education post: https://wix.to/Hz6ayH1

Per CDCKey points • Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus. • Orthoebolaviruses are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. • Orthoebolaviruses can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as 80 to 90 percent. • There is an FDA-approved va...

02/22/2026

Due to inclement weather forecast for our area, our Morgan County Health Department office will plan to open at 10:30am on Monday, February 23, 2026. Conditions will be reassessed in the morning, as needed. Stay safe and well.

02/20/2026

🚨 Road Closure 🚨

UPDATED @ 0815

*Powerhouse Road at the low water Bridge was closed overnight due to high water.

*Johnsons Mill Road at the low water bridge, this includes a ice jam at the bridge please avoid that area

Please use caution during travel as there is standing water in places from overnight rains. The rain does appear to be moving out of the area. We should remain fairly dry from now until the early AM Sunday morning when the possibility of snow begins throughout the day. We will update as forecast change.