Berkeley County Health Department

05/29/2026

Rabies Alert — Berkeley County, WV (Corriedale Lane, Bunker Hill area). The Berkeley County Health Department confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies on May 29, 2026. If you or someone may have had contact with this animal, please call the Health Department for guidance. Stay safe: avoid wild or unfamiliar animals and keep pets vaccinated. Read details: https://wix.to/BFd4eHT

05/29/2026

Chlamydia is common but treatable. Our latest public health education post explains what chlamydia is, who’s at risk, symptoms to watch for, and why testing and timely treatment matter—especially for reproductive health. Read more and share to help raise awareness: https://wix.to/Rm0wuYQ

Per CDC:Key points • Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. • People who are sexually active can get chlamydia.What is chlamydia?Chlamydia is a common STI that can cause infection among men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductiv...

05/29/2026

Berkeley County Health Department is accepting bids for a 4x4 or AWD vehicle. Bids must be received by 4:00 PM on June 22, 2026, via mail or in-person drop off. Submit bids to: Berkeley County Health Department, Attn: Cara Harding, RS, Director, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25403. View full details and RFP: https://wix.to/0UnqVTg

Berkeley County Health Department is currently accepting bids for an All-Wheel Drive Vehicles. • Bids must be received no later than 4pm on June 22, 2026, via mail or in-person drop off.4x4 or AWD Vehicle Bid SpecificationsDownload the full Request for Proposal (RFP)Submit bids to:Berkeley County ...

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

📢 This Week's Mobile Pantry Schedule:

- 5/26 Morgan Co. @ Bevans Industrial Lane
- 5/26 McDowell Co. @ A New Beginning
- 5/27 Raleigh Co. @ Linda K. Epling Stadium
- 5/28 Berkeley Co. @ New Life Community Church
- 5/28 Tyler Co. @ Tyler County Senior Center

All mobile pantries are held from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Our Mobile Pantry Program delivers and distributes food directly to communities where food accessibility is limited. To support this program, consider making a donation today:
https://bit.ly/mobilepantrydonation

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, has released the 2026 Sport Fish Consumption Advisories, which feature fewer restrictions this year due to improved state water quality that reinforces West Virginia's position as a premier outdoor recreation destination.

The annual consumption advisories help West Virginia anglers and their families make educated choices about eating the fish they catch from West Virginia waters. Based on a review of new and historic fish tissue data, West Virginia Sport Fish Advisories have changed for 2026. Key updates include the complete removal of the local advisory for black bass at Sutton Lake and a greatly relaxed advisory for smallmouth bass in the Shenandoah River, which now applies only to fish larger than 12 inches.

Low levels of chemicals like polychlorinated biphenyls, mercury, selenium, and dioxin can be found in fish living in specific waterbodies. Consumption advisories are intended to assist anglers in determining where fish should be harvested, what species of fish to eat, the amount and frequency of consuming wild fish, and how to best prepare and cook their harvest. Advisory recommendations are based on individuals most vulnerable to experiencing long-term impacts from consuming harvested fish. Women of childbearing age, children, and individuals regularly consuming harvested fish are particularly susceptible to contaminants that build up over time. Individuals in these categories should cautiously follow consumption guidelines.

These advisories cover only sport fish caught in West Virginia waters. Safety regulations and advisories for fish in the marketplace are the responsibility of the US Food and Drug Administration: www.epa.gov/fish-tech/epa-fda-advice-about-eating-fish-and-shellfish.

An advisory only provides guidance and should not be viewed as law or regulation.

05/26/2026

Berkeley County Health Department is scheduling immunization appointments for high school students on June 2 & 3 to take place at the Free Sports Physical event at WVU ME–Berkeley Medical Center. Parent/guardian must be present and bring the student’s immunization record and insurance information. Appointments will be scheduled once we have all required info — parents will be notified of tentative time and day. Learn more and sign up: https://wix.to/lBVXmcg

Appointments are now being scheduled for June 2nd & 3rd to take place during the Free Sports Physical event at WVU ME- Berkeley Medical Center. • Parents will be notified of tentative time and day of schedule appt. • Appointments will be scheduled based on the health department receiving all nec...

05/26/2026

Perinatal Hepatitis C: Early testing helps ensure timely care and better outcomes for infants. Read more from our post: https://wix.to/Y48NoqX

Per CDC:At a glanceCDC released recommendations that prioritize hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing of all perinatally exposed infants at age 2 to 6 months with a nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV.To learn more about these recommendations, please visit: Perinatal Hepatitis C Testing Recommend...

05/22/2026

Hepatitis B and pregnancy — why it matters and how perinatal transmission is preventable. Vaccination is the best protection for infants. Read the full brief and share with expecting families: https://wix.to/3P3Ev7w

Per CDC:Key points • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a pregnant patient poses a serious risk to an infant at birth. • HBV infection in infants can lead to long-term serious health effects if left untreated. • Perinatal transmission of HBV infection is preventable. • Vaccination is the b...