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Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized during the month of March to bring awareness to traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and improve overall quality for those living with TBIs. About 166 Americans die every day from traumatic brain injuries (1). TBIs affect millions of people each year in the US....
Learn moreCelebration of the retirement of Mark Whittaker, Sanitarian, Doddridge County Health Department
We invite you to join us as we celebrate Mark Whittaker, 47 years of dedication and contribution to the Doddridge County Health Department, on his retirement. Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 Time: 11AM-1PM Place: Doddridge County Park-Main Building For more information please call 304-873-1531....
Learn moreChildren’s Omicron Booster Now Available at Doddridge County Health Department
Children's Omicron Booster Now Available at Doddridge County Health Department by appointment ONLY!! Every Monday 3-3:30PM Ages 5-11 years old Call 304-873-1531 for more information or to schedule appointment Clinics: Monday, November 28, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, December 19, 2022 ...
Learn moreChoices Child Care Resource and Referral Available to Doddridge County Residents
Do you need help paying for child care? We can help you find quality child care in your area, and for families that are income eligible, we can assist in paying/partially paying for child care costs. Contact us today for more information. Are you interested in becoming a child...
Learn moreChron’s and Colitis Awareness Week
This week is Chron's and Colitis Awareness Week! Like many diseases, patients may not look "sick" to the outside eye, but are dealing with a painful, incurable disease that attacks the digestive system, causing symptoms including abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Learn more ways to...
Learn moreCOVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE: ARE YOU COVERING THE COST OF A COVID-19 FUNERAL, YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR UP TO $9,000
Who is Eligible? FEMA may provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to you if: you are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen. the death occurred in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia; the death was attributed to COVID-19; and you are responsible for the eligible...
Learn moreCOVID-19 Isolation and Precautions
We've come a long way since the pandemic began, but COVID is still a threat. Stay up to date on COVID-19 Isolation and Precautions....
Learn moreDaylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12, 2023
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12, 2023. As you prepare to set your clocks forward one hour, remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector and smoke detectors. ...
Learn moreDid you wash your hands? Five Common ways germs are spread…
Five common ways germs are spread *Nose, mouth, or eyes to hands to others: Germs can spread to the hands by sneezing, coughing, or rubbing the eyes and then can be transferred to other family members or friends. Simply washing your hands can help prevent such illnesses as the common...
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