Vision Statement

In all things Empower Optimal Community Health

Mission Statement :

To Promote and Protect the Healthcare Needs of Our Community Throughout Their Lifetime

services of the doddridge county health department

Events

Event: FREE Sports Physicals

Dates: 

Wednesday, June 17 from 9am to 11am

Thursday, July 9 from 2pm to 4pm

Information:

Scheduling is available but walk-ins are welcome. Sports physical forms are available at DCHD or you can bring your own form from https://www.wvssac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Physical-Form.pdf.

Event: ServSafe Food Protection Manger Certification Program

Dates: 

June 4th 9am to 5pm and June 5th 9am to 1pm

Location: 

Doddridge County Public Library 170 Marie Street, West Union, WV 26456

Cost:

$125.00 Includes the cost for the text book, the test, and the answer sheet.

Information:

Payment is due at time of registration. Registration ends on April 17th. Books will be available May 15th. Valid ID is required for testing on June 5th. Call the office if you have any questions or to register for this class.

Event: Reduced Blood Analysis

Dates:

Daily

Information:

12 Hour Fasting is necessary for accurate results for most blood analysis. Blood analysis results will be faxed to your doctor free of charge. If you would like to receive a copy of your results, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope or you may also purchase a stamped envelope for the cost of postage.

Walk ins are welcome or schedule appointments.

Event: Drug and Alcohol Screenings

Dates:

Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm (excluding holidays and office closure due to emergencies and inclement weather)

Information:

We will be offering DOT, NON-DOT, Random, Hair, and Alcohol Rapid Test with Breathalyzer Confirmation. We also have 6 panel and 12 panel Rapid Results Instant Cup.  Contact the office if there is an emergency need to see if we can meet you onsite or conduct testing outside of normal office hours.

Event: Family Planning Clinics 2026

Dates:

Tuesday, April 21

Thursday May 14

Wednesday, June 17 from 8am to 9am

Thursday, July 9 from 1pm to 2pm

Thursday, August 20 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Information:

Walk ins are welcome. For questions or more information call the office. Call to schedule prior to day. Plan to be onsite 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

Event: WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinics 2026

Dates:

Thursday, May 14 from 8am to 9:30am

Wednesday, June 17 from 8am to 9:30am

Thursday, July 9 from 1pm to 2pm

Thursday, August 20 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Information:

Walk ins are welcome. For questions or more information call the office. Call to schedule prior to day. Plan to be onsite 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

Event: WIC 2026

Dates:

Wednesday, April 8

Wednesday, April 22

Wednesday, May 13

Wednesday, May 27

Wednesday, June 10

Wednesday, June 24

Wednesday, July 8

Wednesday, July 22

Wednesday, Aug 12

Wednesday, Aug 26

Wednesday, Sept 9

Wednesday, Sept 23

Wednesday, October 14

Wednesday, Oct 28

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Information:

Clinic is open from 9:45-2:45pm, closed for lunch from 12-1.

Event: Food Worker’s Training at Doddridge County Park

Dates:

Wednesday, February 18th, 3pm to 5pm

Wednesday, May 20th, 5pm to 7pm

Wednesday, August 5th, 5pm to 7pm (last chance prior to Doddridge Co Fair)

Wednesday, November 18th, 3pm to 5pm

Information:

Please call 304-873-1531 to reserve your seat. This is a 2 hour course that you must be present and participate to receive the Food Worker Card you chose. Call the office for more information.  Classes of less than three may be canceled.

Classes of 10 or more may be planned outside of the posted schedule if prior arrangement and scheduling can accommodate needs.

Resources

Pay Online through West Virginia GoPay:  Pay Online

Center for Disease Control:
https://www.CDC.gov

WV Association of Local Health Departments:
https://dhhr.wv.gov.localhealth

Bureau for Public Health:
https://www.dhhr.wv.gov

Department of Environmental Protection:
https://www.dep.wv.gov

Department of Natural Resources:
https://www.wvdnr.gov

Doddridge County Office of Emergency Management:
www.doddridgecountyoem.com

Office of Epidemiology & Prevention Services:
https://oeps.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx