Cabell-Huntington Health Department Alerts the Public of Increasing Cases of COVID-19 Disease in Cabell County
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is alerting the public regarding high and increasing numbers of new cases of COVID-19 reported between Sept. 24 and Sept. 30, 2020. The seven-day rolling average for these dates has risen from 11 to...
Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Official Resolution Regarding the Permitting of Medical Cannabis
Regarding the permitting of medical cannabis growing, processing, and dispensary operations located in Cabell County and the City of Huntington, West Virginia. View the Official Resolution
Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting- Wednesday, August 19th at 5:00 PM
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th AT 5:00 PM. AGENDA CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH AUGUST 19, 2020 5:00 PM ➢ Opening of CHHD Board of Health Special Meeting ➢ Public Comment Period...
Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting- Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:00 PM
THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd AT 5:00 PM. AGENDA CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH July 22, 2020 5:00 PM Approval of Agenda Approval of June 2020 BOH Meeting Minutes...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Confirms First COVID-19 Death
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department has confirmed the death of an 84-year old male from Cabell County. We send our deepest sympathy to this family and out of respect to this gentleman’s family no further information will be released. The report of a COVID-19 death...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Partners With Cabell County Board of Education to Provide Back to School Immunizations
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is partnering with Cabell County Schools to host several back to school immunization clinics to prepare children and adolescents for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. This year the events will occur on various days and...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Advises on Spike in Positive Cases of COVID-19 Disease in Cabell County
The Cabell-Huntington Health Department wants to update the community regarding a spike in positive cases of COVID-19 disease. Operational data from the 7-day period from 6/25/2020 through 7/1/2020 shows 30 new case reports. Several identifiable factors are associated...
Increase in Cases of COVID-19 Among Cabell County Residents
The current pandemic of SARS CoV 2 related disease, COVID-19, has resulted in 108 confirmed and 3 probable cases among Cabell County residents through June 25, 2020. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department receives and investigates all resident cases of COVID-19 and...
National HIV Testing Day, Saturday June 27th – New Partner, New Test
This Saturday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department encourages anyone at risk for HIV to get tested and if you have a new...
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Advises Community of Increase in COVID-19 Cases
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department wants to alert the community of a spike in positive cases of COVID-19 disease. “Investigation is ongoing, but at this time, we have received reports of 10 new cases since yesterday,” reports physician...
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...