Morgan County Health Department

04/07/2026

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect people and animals — and risk rises after floods or hurricanes. Learn how it spreads (through infected animal urine), common exposure risks, and when to see a healthcare provider. Read more: https://wix.to/UY0i39p

Per CDC EspañolKey points • Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria. It affects people and animals. • It's spread in the urine (p*e) of infected animals. • Leptospirosis risk often increases after a hurricane or flood when people have contact with contaminated water or soil. • If you ...

04/06/2026

Getting off track for a day or a week or month doesn’t mean failure. And it’s important to remember that.

Use each Monday as a day to quit and recommit to your quit!
If you need help making a quit plan or accessing quit medications, call the WV Quitline at 1-800-Quit-Now.

04/03/2026

Car Seat Checks, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, at Morgan County Health Department. Call 304-258-1513, Option 1 for Clinical
Our Car Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician is Patty Caldwell.

What to expect:
Preparing Before Your Appointment
• By appointment only
• Bringing child is highly recommended, but not required
• Know your child’s height and weight, if he/she is not coming to appointment
• Bring car/booster seat
• Bring car/booster seat owner’s manual, if available
• Bring vehicle owner’s manual, if available
• Have car/booster seat installed in your vehicle using the car seat manual
• Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for proper installation
• Dress appropriately for the weather. Most of the appointment will be outside.
• Bad weather, call to reschedule
• Be prepared to learn! The technician will teach and assist you, not install the car/booster seat for you.

Upon Arrival:
• Park in front near mailbox (BCHD)
• Park under canopy at entrance (MCHD)
• Allow 30 – 45 minutes per appointment
• Allow more time for multiple car/booster seats and/or vehicles
• You will complete the top portion of the car seat check form
• Car/booster seat will be checked for child’s age and size
• Recalls will be checked for the car/booster seat and the vehicle
• Look for car/booster seat expiration date and or damage
• Assess how seat was installed by you
• Discuss any changes to installation
• Discuss next steps, such as when to move child to next car/booster seat
• Received written information on installing car/booster seats

After the checkup:
• Did you perform the installation?
• Do you feel confident about installing and using the car/booster seat correctly? If not, what are your concerns?
• Do you have any additional questions?

04/03/2026

Today's Public Health Education Topic is Hantavirus. Learn how hantaviruses spread, recognize the symptoms of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), and get practical prevention tips to protect your family. Read the full post: https://wix.to/4Y2Tj2v

Per CDC Español Key points • Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause serious illnesses and death. • These viruses cause diseases like hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). • They are spread mainly by rodents and are not spread from ...

04/01/2026

DYK? There are several ways to build better habits. Achieving healthy growth includes eating better, prioritizing physical activity, getting optimal sleep, and reducing stress.

04/01/2026

Our office will close at 12:30pm on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:30am.

04/01/2026

During this FREE 1-hour Su***de Awareness & Prevention Training, you will learn to:
1. Recognize the warning signs of su***de
2. Increase awareness of stigma and understand su***de
as a public health issue
3. Know how to offer hope
4. Know how to access local and national referral resources
5. Know how to get help and save a life.

📧To register for virtual or in-person training options in our area, please email alexis@morganpartnership.org.

03/31/2026

Have you ever wondered why we focus so hard on Quit Monday? Monday is the day those that smoke are most likely to choose as a quit date. In fact, choosing Monday as a quit day increases can actually increase your confidence and success rate. Keep that in mind this Monday and commit to your quit.

The WV To***co Quitline offers free support, coaching, and resources to help you quit for good. Call 1-877-966-8784 to get started.

03/31/2026

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, su***de, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.