The Marion County WV Health Department

11/05/2025

The Marion County Health Department's Community Survey ends Sunday November 9th!

Please take 5 minutes to give your opinion on what community health issues are important. Your support is appreciated!

11/04/2025

DYK? Taking proper care when coughing or sneezing can help prevent the spread of serious illnesses. 🤧

11/02/2025

Don't fall into the winter blues; fall into movement! 🍁Spending time in nature can be an effective tool to manage stress, improve your emotional and mental well-being, and lower your risk for chronic disease. 🍂

10/30/2025

The Marion County Health Department restarted its family planning program in September, bringing back a critical community service that was discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community members can schedule appointments for a variety of services including breast exams, pap smears, pregnancy tests, starting or changing birth control or a simple health check.

The program is offered to community members both from Marion County and the surrounding area at a reduced cost, or even free of charge in select cases.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The Marion County Health Department restarted its family planning program in September, bringing back a critical community service that was discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/30/2025

📣Your voice matters! Help us make Marion County healthier for you.
🔹Please take our survey. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://qualtricsxmv497j5rcv.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9U22VmPfGD3UYxo

10/29/2025

With the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays impacting thousands of families, West Virginia 211 is here to help.
✅ Our statewide database has the most accurate, up-to-date listings of food pantries, community meal sites, and emergency food programs across all 55 counties.
📞 Call 2-1-1
💬 Text your ZIP code to 898-211
💻 Or visit wv211.org to find help near you.
Trained Community Resource Specialists are available to connect you with food, housing, and utility assistance — because no one should face hunger alone.
West Virginia 211 — your lifeline for real help, right now.

10/28/2025

A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at WaveTech in Fairmont (hosted by the Fairmont location of Milan Puskar HealthRight) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25. For an appointment, call 304-816-6000.

The lung cancer screenings are billed to private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. Uninsured patients living in West Virginia who meet screening criteria can receive their lung cancer screening on LUCAS through the generosity of grant funding and donations. A physician’s order and prior authorization from insurance are required to get screened.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Marion County offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.

10/26/2025

Use Monday to quit or recommit to quit smoking!
For help making a quit plan or accessing quit medications, call the WV To***co Quitline at 1-800-Quit-Now, text 304.583.4010 or visit https://wvtobaccoquitline.com/

10/23/2025

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

The Marion County Health Department offers a free breast and cervical cancer screening program for WV women between the ages of 25-64 who do not have insurance or have health insurance that does not cover screenings. Services are offered by appointment only with a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Call us for more information 304-366-3360.

• Pap Smears
• Pelvic Exams
• Breast Exams
• Education on risk factors of breast and cervical cancer and how to perform a self-breast exam at home.

10/21/2025

Classes and tests are available at the Health Department. Classes start @ 10:00am, please arrive about 15 minutes before to register. The cost is $5.00 per year up to 3 years. is an additional fee of $10 for a state-wide Food Handler’s Card. For more information all 304-366-3360

10/19/2025

October 19-25, 2025, is National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 🏠 Did you know that most children exposed to lead have no symptoms? Talk to your healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test if you think your child may have been exposed.

https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/testing/index.html

10/18/2025

The Marion County Health App provides real-time alerts, instant access to important documents, online payments, useful resources, and more!
Available on the App Store and Google Play