Preston County Health Department

07/27/2025

Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, outside each sleeping area, and inside each bedroom. Learn more at https://www.fpw.org/

07/26/2025

Timely info on weather conditions can make a big difference. Learn about alerts & warnings: https://www.ready.gov/alerts

07/25/2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — They’re no bigger than a sesame seed, but their bites can cause a multitude of problems. Ticks and tickborne illnesses are on the rise in West Virginia,

07/25/2025

Traveling this summer? Be sure your vaccines are up to date before traveling. For more information visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

07/25/2025

Garrett County Health Department Reports Fifth and Sixth Animal Rabies Cases in 2025 — Both Involve Feral Cats
https://garretthealth.org/garrett-county-health-department-reports-fifth-and-sixth-animal-rabies-cases-in-2025-both-involve-feral-cats/

07/24/2025

It's time for school shots! Shots are required for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. Schedule your appointment today with your Primary Care Provider or the Health Department and beat the rush!

07/24/2025

We Want to Hear from YOU in Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Preston, Tucker, Barbour, Randolph, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties!!!
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07/24/2025

Are you 65 or older?

To help prevent falls and bone fractures, adults 65 and older need regular physical activity that improves balance.

Learn more about what types of physical activity older adults need: https://bit.ly/442UwdN

07/24/2025

07/23/2025

Firearm safety for families.

07/22/2025

Choose someone to be the designated water watcher!

07/22/2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (E-LIEAP) will be accepted from Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 8, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. This program helps low-income families in West Virginia who are facing an energy emergency.

E-LIEAP may also help with cooling costs in some situations. Each application is reviewed individually, and some types of cooling sources may require approval before assistance can be given.

To qualify:

-Households using gas or electric must present a termination notice when applying.

-Households using bulk fuels like propane, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, or coal must show that their supply is low when you apply.

-Households that have already received a regular LIEAP payment for bulk fuel (such as propane, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, or coal), must provide a receipt or proof showing that the LIEAP payment was used to purchase fuel. Applications for E-LIEAP assistance may be denied without this documentation.

Eligibility for E-LIEAP is determined based on household income, household size, and whether the household is responsible for paying utility costs. In emergency situations, all applicants must meet in person with a DoHS worker.

The maximum allowable gross income levels for LIEAP Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 are listed below:

*For each additional person, add $673. Households whose countable income exceeds the maximum amount are not eligible. However, some types of income may be excluded for E-LIEAP.

To apply, residents must go to their local DoHS office. A list of local offices may be found at https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx.