Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping...

Stay Healthy Wash Your Hands

Stay Healthy Wash Your Hands Germs are all around you. Stay healthy by washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and...

Stroke Awareness

What Is a Stroke? A stroke, also known as transient ischemic attack or cerebrovascular accident, happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This prevents the brain from getting oxygen and nutrients from the blood. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Sudden bleeding in...

Take a shot at cancer! Get your child the HPV vaccine to help prevent HPV cancers.

Trick-or Treat Safety Tips

Safety tips for trick-or-treaters and parents: *Trick or treat only during the suggested timeframe *Only visit familiar, well-lit neighborhoods and homes that have their porch lights on. *Walk on the sidewalk and observe all traffic laws. *Parents should inspect children’s candy before they eat any. If anything is unwrapped or...

Tropicale Foods Recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Because of Possible Health Risk

Tropicale Foods Recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Because of Possible Health Risk Summary: Company Announcement Date: March 29, 2024 FDA Publish Date: March 30, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness: Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Tropicale Foods Brand Name: Helados...

Understanding the CDC’s Updated Covid Isolation Guidance

For the first time since 2021, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID isolation guidance. Guidance: "stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause." You can...

Voluntary Recall: Select Batches of Nutramigen Powder (Baby Formula)

Voluntary Recall: Select Batches of Nutramigen Powder (Baby Formula) Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. market select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in...

Want to make an impact on the health of West Virginians? Participate in the State Health Survey

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources needs your help! Using your opinions and experience, fill out the survey to provide health officials with a better picture of West Virginia's communities. The health and well-being of West Virginians matters, and so does your input. Participate in the State...