Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting- Wednesday, June 24th at 5:00 PM
AGENDA CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 27, 2020 5:00 PM Approval of Agenda Approval of May 2020 BOH Meeting Minutes Cabell-Huntington Health Department Reports Environmental Health – Rodney Melton Threat Preparedness – Jaclyn Johnson Regional...
Testing Opportunities for Minorities and Other Vulnerable Populations Announced in Cabell, Hancock and Mingo counties
As part of Gov. Jim Justice’s initiative to increase testing opportunities for minorities and other vulnerable populations in counties with evidence of COVID-19 transmission, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, with support from the West Virginia...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Advises Community of Travel Related Exposure to COVID-19
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is currently investigating several recent cases of COVID-19 disease. The cases appear to be related to recent travel to the Myrtle Beach area however no evidence links Cabell County cases to the...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Reports Results of Minority and Vulnerable Population Testing
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. To increase COVID-19 testing opportunities for all West Virginians, and especially to assure access for minorities and other vulnerable populations, the Governor’s Office, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, WV DHHR, and the...
Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting- Wednesday, May 27th at 5:00 PM
AGENDA CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 27, 2020 5:00 PM ➢ Approval of Agenda ➢ Approval of April 2020 BOH Meeting Minutes ➢ FY2019 Audit ➢ CHHD Annual Plan ➢ FY2021 Board of Health Meeting Schedule ➢ Cabell-Huntington Health Department Reports...
Cabell County and the City of Huntington Business and Economic Community Transition
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department along with community partners have developed a Business and Economic Community Transition document for Cabell County and the City of Huntington. The document serves as a framework for an appropriate...
Gov. Justice, DHHR announce smartphone app for individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Office of Drug Control Policy today announced a free smartphone app to reduce isolation and offer support...
Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting- Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:00 PM
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd AT 5:00 PM. AGENDA CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH April 22, 2020 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department’s Guidance of Governor’s Executive Order 24-20
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is releasing guidance relating to the Governor’s Executive Order 24-20. Overall, Cabell County has done well at social distancing however we need to continue to implement and enhance the distancing...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department, City of Huntington and KYOVA Region 2 Planning & Development Council Launch New GIS Site
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department in collaboration with the City of Huntington and KYOVA Region 2 Planning & Development Council partnered with Esri, a global market leader in GIS tracking to create a local GIS tracking site for...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department COVID-19 Case Update
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is providing an update of COVID-19 cases in Cabell County. Currently the county has three additional cases: a woman in her sixties, a woman in her forties, and a man in his sixties. The total count...
Valley Health introduces third COVID-19 testing site
Also expands use of Telehealth to meet routine medical and behavioral health care needs Huntington, W.Va. – In response to increasing demand, Valley Health Systems announces that it will open and operate a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Cabell-Huntington...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in a Cabell County Resident
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...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Has Received Notification of a Positive Test for COVID-19
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department has received notification of a positive test for COVID-19. While the patient was diagnosed in Cabell County, the patient is NOT a resident of Cabell County and will be receiving treatment at a tertiary...
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...
Public Hearing – Wednesday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia – The Cabell-Huntington Board of Health will host a public hearing on Wednesday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM for the proposed new regulation titled; A Regulation Eliminating Electronic Smoking Devices in Workplaces and Public Places. This is a...
Proposed Electronic Smoking Devices Regulation
The Cabell-Huntington Board of Health located at 703 Seventh Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 is proposing a new regulation titled; A Regulation Eliminating Electronic Smoking Devices in Workplaces and Public Places. A copy of the full proposed Regulation may also be...
Free Outreach Flu Clinics for Cabell County Residents 2019
It’s that time of year again! The time for influenza vaccination is upon us for the 2019/2020 flu season. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is hosting their first flu clinic, Friday, September 27th from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM for ALL individuals who live, work or...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Adopts New Food Code
Effective July 1, 2019 the State of WV Adopted the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) 2013 Food Code. On June 26th the Cabell-Huntington Board of Health adopted the 2013 Food Code at their June meeting. This mandatory adoption is a critical piece in remaining compliant...
Free Outreach Flu Clinics for Cabell County Residents
It’s that time of year again! The time for influenza vaccination is upon us for the 2018/2019 flu season. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is hosting their first flu clinic, Friday, September 28th from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM for ALL individuals who live, work or...
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...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Confirms Hepatitis A In Food Service Worker
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department (CHHD) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at Gino’s Pizza, 10th Street in Huntington, WV. “While the risk of disease transmission is very low, persons who have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A...