Nicholas County Health Department

01/10/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
The HPV Vaccine can reduce the risk of future cervical cancer by 99%. Have questions? Give us a call or come by the office. We're happy to help!

01/09/2026

This week we welcomed leaders from our local and state government to discuss our successes from 2025, our goals for 2026, and areas of focus for the health of folks in Nicholas County.
Many thanks to State Senator, Vince Deeds, State Delegates, Stanley Adkins and Gregory Watt, Summersville Mayor, Dave Harper, and Nicholas County Commissioners, Gary Roberts and Garrett Cole for having breakfast and dialog with us as we embark on a new year of protecting and improving public health in Nicholas County. Thank you all for being Community Caretakers!

01/08/2026

Curious about recycling? Check out this info from Nicholas Sanitation!

Our recycling center is now open from 8am to 4pm. Nicholas Sanitation Recycling Center 3360 Turnpike RoadSummersville, WV 26651 Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fiber Products Fiber Products Include the following: Newspaper Office Paper white computer paper and office paper, etc. Mixed Paper mag...

01/06/2026

‼️Boil Advisory‼️
8315 to 11667 Leivasy Rd in Nettie including Snow Hill, Buck K**b, C**t Ridge
We will update when lifted.

01/05/2026

Come see our beautiful school! We will still have school on Monday, January 5th. We decided to do the open house on Tuesday since Monday will be a busy first day back.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!
The NicholasCounty Health Department will be closed 12/31-1/2. We’ll see you in 2026! Stay safe and healthy as you ring in the new year! Urgent needs can be addressed by our 24 hour answering service.

12/29/2025

📣 West Virginia Flu Update 2025–2026
Flu activity is increasing across WV, including in Nicholas County! Now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your community. A yearly flu vaccine helps reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and the spread of flu in our schools, workplaces, and homes.

12/24/2025

Our office will be closed 12/24 -12/26/25.
Have a safe and happy holiday!

12/23/2025

Wishing you all a joyous and healthy holiday season! Remember, share tidings of great joy, not germs!

12/18/2025

We're still taking donations for outreach, so either drop by the office, or simply have something shipped from our wishlist!
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12/15/2025

We will open at 10:30 Monday 12/15 due to road conditions.

12/12/2025

The Health Department will be closing at 3:00 pm today.