HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is notifying the public of the first case of COVID-19 reported in a Cabell County resident late last night. The person is a man in his thirties and is self-isolated at home. We wish him a speedy...
Questions and Answers about a “Stay-At-Home” Order
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT A “STAY-AT-HOME” ORDER: Q: WHEN DOES THIS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER TAKE EFFECT? A: Gov. Justice’s order is effective 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. It will remain in effect until terminated by subsequent executive order. Q: WHAT DOES THIS...
COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19Testing Sites Cabell County, West VirginiaWV Covid-19 Testing Map FinderCabell-Huntington Health Department 703 7th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing on the Cabell-Huntington Health Department lot. Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm We...
Valley Health Introduces Telehealth Services and Drive-Thru Screening in Response to COVID-19
Huntington, W.Va. – Valley Health Systems, Inc. announces accessibility to two new services to assess and potentially screen patients for coronavirus COVID-19 infection. Effective March 20, Valley Health will launch telehealth services to assess patients’ needs for...
Drive-through COVID-19 testing center to open in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network and the Cabell-Huntington Health Department will open a drive-through testing center at St. Mary’s Center for Education (CFE) at 2853 5th Avenue, for individuals with a valid order from a physician to be...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Opens Call Center
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia – As part of Cabell County’s continued preparation and response for COVID-19, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department opened a call center to respond to community needs. The call center is currently operating Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to...
Levy
JOIN WITH US AND VOTE FOR THE CHHD LEVY ON TUESDAY, June 9, 2020 Our community is our number one priority. Our role is to have prevention and protection measures in place to keep Cabell County a healthy place to work, live, and raise a family. Cabell- Huntington...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 CoronavirusCoronavirus COVID-19 Testing SitesStay up to date on the COVID-19 Coronavirus in West VirginiaIt's not forever,it's for each other. We see you. We hear you. We know it's not been the easiest of times. The citizens of Cabell County know that tough...
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It is spread through the fecal-oral route or from contact with objects, food or drink contaminated by a person with Hepatitis A. It is usually milder in children. There is a vaccine to...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses There are four types of coronaviruses that are common in humans and often cause mild to moderate illness like the common cold. Coronaviruses are common in many species of animals, and usually cannot be transmitted to humans. Occasionally, there are...
Parent Toolkit: Is your child safe from e-cigarettes?
#BeSure At The Cabell Huntington Health Department, we understand that being a parent can be challenging and addressing issues like youth vaping with your child can be both difficult and uncomfortable. That is why we created this toolkit, filled with educational...
Volunteer
It takes a lot to protect the health and safety of the people in Cabell and Wayne Counties. That’s why the Cabell-Huntington and Wayne County Health Departments work daily developing programs and testing plans to protect citizens during a public health crisis. But in...
Health Fair Request
Fill out this online form to request Cabell-Huntington Health Department’s presence at your community event. You can let us know about your event, the facility, and the information you are requesting.
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Health & Wellness
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Accreditation
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). CHHD is one of the first county health departments in West Virginia to reach this status. To receive accreditation, a health department...
Leadership Team
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department has a leadership team that is responsible for the operative management of the organizationDr. Michael Kilkenny received his MD from the Marshall University School of Medicine and holds a master’s degree in Community Health. ...
Board of Health
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is privileged to have the experience and knowledge of several outstanding community members through our Board of Directors.Donna attended Marshall University. She has always had an active role in giving back to the...
Infectious Diseases
COVID-19CORONAVIRUS Click here for more information on the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).Epidemiology is the method used to find causes of diseases and health outcomes in populations. Cabell-Huntington Health Department houses two epidemiologists: the local...
Threat Preparedness & MRC
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines disaster as follows: Plan and Prepare for Disasters. Preparedness is defined by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) /FEMA as "a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating,...
Harm Reduction Program
Cabell-Huntington Health Department clinic staff have been busy working many of the public health aspects of case investigation during COVID-19. As we continue to offer clinical services with a reduced number of staff, we have modified our schedule as follows. We...
Immunizations
Cabell-Huntington Health Department clinic staff have been busy working many of the public health aspects of case investigation during COVID-19. As we continue to offer clinical services with a reduced number of staff, we have modified our schedule as follows. We...
Manufactured Home Communities
Manufactured Home Community permits are issued by the local and state health departments. To apply for a permit, download and complete the application forms and submit them, along with a plan of your park to the local health department. Rules and design standards for...
Quit Tobacco
Tobacco is West Virginia’s number one preventable killer and according to the West Virginia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the prevalence of current smoking in Cabell County was 28.5% for the years 2014-2018. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease,...
Cabell County Hepatitis A Outbreak Update
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department continues to monitor the multistate outbreak of hepatitis A in Cabell County. Health officials are still working diligently to investigate the high case load. With students going back to school it is advised to make sure...
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