Morgan County Health Department

04/24/2026

Psittacosis (often from pet birds or poultry) can cause flu-like symptoms and sometimes pneumonia. Know the signs, protect yourself when handling birds and cleaning cages, and seek care if you develop fever, cough, or trouble breathing. Learn more: https://wix.to/cOnUQUy

Per CDC:Key points • Psittacosis is a disease caused by bacteria that often infect birds. • People who have contact with pet birds and live poultry are at increased risk. • Psittacosis is usually a mild illness, though it can cause pneumonia. • Be safe when handling and cleaning birds and ca...

04/23/2026

Permit invoices for 2026–2027 have been mailed. Pay online quickly using our payment link or QR code, or select “Pay Invoice” on our homepage. Note: the online system will reference Berkeley County Health Department but also processes payments for Morgan County Health Department. Read more: https://wix.to/R54eymV

Invoices for permits (2026-2027) have been mailed. To pay an invoice online, please utilizing our payment link or QR Code below.There is also a "Pay Invoice" option located on the homepage of our website.Health Department PaymentsNote: The Online Payment System will reference Berkeley County Health....

04/22/2026

National Volunteer Week is April 19-25, and we proudly celebrate the medical and non-medical volunteers within our Berkeley-Morgan County Medical Volunteer Corp. 💙💛

04/21/2026

Public Health Education: Plague — What you need to know. Learn symptoms, prevention tips, and when to seek care. Read more: https://wix.to/tmVG8zY

Per CDC:Key points • Plague is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. • Plague occurs naturally in areas of the western United States, where it circulates among wild rodents and other animals. • Plague can be cured with antibiotics, but treatment must ...

04/20/2026

All STIs, even HIV, are treatable and most are curable. The sooner you get tested, the sooner you can take action to protect your health and the health of your partner.

Find additional resources at https://oeps.wv.gov/std/pages/default.aspx

04/20/2026

Use this Monday as a day to quit or recommit to quitting smoking and stay quit. If not for your health, then do it for your wallet.

For help making a quit plan or accessing quit medications, call the WV Quitline at 1-800-Quit-Now,

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program in Morgan County is thrilled to welcome its newest graduates:

• Tiffany Zimmerman, Valley Health (WMH)
• Chaston Clatterbuck, Morgan County EMS
• Re*****on Yost, Morgan County EMS
• Sarah Henry, Morgan County 911
• Josh Stangle, Berkeley Springs Police Department

These highly skilled professionals have successfully completed the comprehensive 40-hour CIT training, enhancing their ability to respond to crisis situations with expertise and compassion.

Group picture includes Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson county trainees with the CIT instructors.

04/17/2026

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that impacts movement. While treatment can assist in managing symptoms, raising awareness can help the enhancement of care for those affected.

04/17/2026

Today's Public Health Education Topic is New World screwworm (NWS). NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into living tissue. Learn more: https://wix.to/APiY9dw
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Per CDCKey points • New World screwworm (NWS) is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings such as the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or ge****ls. • NWS eggs hatch into parasitic maggots that burrow into and feed on living tissue or flesh. • You are at higher risk for NWS if you live...

04/16/2026