Hancock County Health Dept. West Virginia

03/09/2026

This is SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK !

Remember the important connection between your sleep and your health and well-being.

TIPS:

*Exer­cise reg­u­lar­ly (just not right before bed) and main­tain a healthy diet. This may also help with your stress.

*Go to bed at the same time every night (even on week­ends).
Wake up at the same time (even on weekends).

*Estab­lish a relax­ing bed­time rou­tine. Read a book, take a bath, do some­thing that helps you relax and tran­si­tion, and men­tal­ly pre­pare for sleep.

*Avoid caf­feine in the late after­noon and ear­ly evening.

*Avoid con­sum­ing alco­hol before bed­time.

*Lim­it expo­sure to bright light in the evenings.

*Turn off elec­tron­ic devices (even cell phones) at least 30 min­utes before bedtime.

*Go to bed ear­ly enough for you to get at least 7 hours of sleep.

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month 🧠

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is usually caused by an external force, injuring the brain and impacting the normal function of how the brain works.

Key prevention strategies include wearing helmets and seat belts, preventing falls with home safety modifications, securing fi****ms, and avoiding impaired driving.

03/06/2026

We are hosting a Safe at Home class in our Weirton office on March 23 from 4PM-5PM. Please call Emilee Jarrell at 304-748-7850 ext. 1003 to register or ask questions.

03/06/2026

PROTECT YOUR KIDNEYS !!

Kidneys are two bean-shaped, fist-sized organs located just below the rib cage on either side of the spine. They function as the body's primary filtration system, cleaning about half a gallon of blood daily to remove waste, toxins, and excess water through urine. Essential for maintaining homeostasis, they regulate blood pressure, balance electrolytes, and produce hormones for red blood cell production and bone health.

Preventive Tips:
Stay hydrated- drink lots of water.
Manage blood pressure and diabetes.
Limit processed, high-salt foods.
Avoid long-term, excessive use of over-the-counter pain medications.

03/06/2026

March classes are coming up fast !
March 12th- BLS
March 19th- First Aid- CPR
Call to get on the schedule.
304-564-3343

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐏𝐑 / 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:

Call the Hancock County Health Department for more information & to schedule an appointment.
Space is limited.
304-564-3343

American Heart Association
***Updated 2025 Guidelines

𝐁𝐋𝐒 💗 CPR-AED 💗 Class 💲𝟐𝟓.𝟎𝟎
-geared for healthcare workers
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟗𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦
**written exam is mandatory
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫 💕 First – Aid, CPR -AED CLASS 💕 💲𝟓𝟎.𝟎𝟎
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟗𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝐩𝐦
**written exam is optional ( some jobs/programs require it).

02/27/2026

𝙏𝒉𝙚 𝙝𝒆𝙖𝒍𝙩𝒉 𝒅𝙚𝒑𝙖𝒓𝙩𝒎𝙚𝒏𝙩 𝙝𝒂𝙨 𝙁𝑹𝙀𝑬 𝒉𝙤𝒎𝙚 𝙃𝑰𝙑 𝙩𝒆𝙨𝒕 𝒌𝙞𝒕𝙨.

Test in the privacy of your home.
Rapid results in 20 minutes using an oral swab.
No cost to you, other than some of your time.

Preparation: Do not eat or drink, nor brush teeth/mouthwash or chew gum/mints for 30 minutes before taking an oral swab test.

One line (at C): Negative.
Two lines (at C and T, even faint): Preliminary positive (requires confirmatory lab testing).
No line/one line (at T): Invalid, retest with a new kit.

Note: HIV may not be detectable until 23–90 days after exposure, in some cases 6 months.

Make an appointment to pick one up for your peace of mind.

Call for questions: 304-564-3343

02/27/2026

Remember you can help to save a life with Narcan !
Call or stop in to get a kit at no cost to you.
304-564-3343

02/27/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐏𝐑 / 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:

Call the Hancock County Health Department for more information & to schedule an appointment.
Space is limited.
304-564-3343

American Heart Association
***Updated 2025 Guidelines

𝐁𝐋𝐒 💗 CPR-AED 💗 Class 💲𝟐𝟓.𝟎𝟎
-geared for healthcare workers
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟗𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦
**written exam is mandatory
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫 💕 First – Aid, CPR -AED CLASS 💕 💲𝟓𝟎.𝟎𝟎
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟗𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝐩𝐦
**written exam is optional ( some jobs/programs require it).

02/23/2026

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is a national campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders, challenge stigma, and provide hope and support to all those impacted.

In 2026, NEDAW takes place February 23–March 1, with the theme 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬. Eating disorders affect 30 million Americans across all ages, sizes, races, genders, and backgrounds. Too often, people go unseen or unsupported due to stigma, misinformation, and barriers to care. This , we come together to fight for change, commit to change, and remind everyone that every body belongs.

02/14/2026

February is YOUTH Mental Health Awareness month.

Valentine's Day seems like such a big deal when you are young, and the "anxiety one feels" can be carried throughout a person's life.

Remember to be kind...not everyone has a "Valentine" .

You might be the reason someone makes it through the weekend.