Berkeley County Health Department

02/27/2026

Public Health Update: Marburg Virus Disease — what you need to know. Marburg is a rare but severe viral hemorrhagic fever that can cause serious illness and death. Symptoms may resemble other tropical diseases, making diagnosis difficult. There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine. Prevention focuses on avoiding contact with infected animals and people, early detection, and infection control. Read our full public education post for signs, transmission, and prevention tips: https://wix.to/rQefx1S

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

Don't drive in inclement weather unprepared 🚗❄️

02/25/2026

Join Us for Chili, Rice, and Biscuits @ 5:00 pm

02/25/2026

🌟 Free Mental Health First Aid Training – Register Now! 🌟
Want to feel more confident supporting friends, family, coworkers, or community members who may be struggling with their mental health? Here’s your chance.
We’re offering a FREE Mental Health First Aid training, and everyone is welcome to join. This course teaches practical skills to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer initial support, and connect someone with appropriate help.
📅 Date: 3/27/26
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
⏰ Time: 9am - 4pm
💻 Register here: Email Alexis@morganpartnership.org
Grab your spot today. Let’s build a stronger, more supportive community together. 💚

02/24/2026

Rabies Alert — Berkeley County, WV: A cat tested positive for rabies in the 700 block of Tecumseh Trail in Hedgesville (reported Feb 24, 2026). If you or a pet may have had contact with this animal, seek medical or veterinary care immediately. Keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations and avoid contact with stray or wild animals. Learn more and read guidance from the Health Department: https://wix.to/urMBZYB

*** 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 the full newsletter: https://wix.to/b8vQ21O

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/ZnVNo0Y

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 Berkeley 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

02/20/2026

PLEASE SHARE!

Community Markets Inc. is hosting a Food Box Giveaway in Martinsburg THIS Friday, February 20th from 5:00–7:00 PM (while food lasts) at First Presbyterian Church (220 South Queen St.).

In partnership with C.O.R.E. and the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, we’ll be feeding 100 families with healthy, locally grown West Virginian food.

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success!
Sign up here: 👉 https://www.volunteerep.org/event/detail/?event_id=116557

Can’t volunteer? You can still support the mission by donating at www.communitymarketsinc.org/donate