KCHD News

Drug-Resistant Bacteria on the Rise

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

The CDC has released information on an emerging "superbug" that is spreading through hospitals and other healthcare facilities around the country, including Kanawha County.

KCHD to sponsor Active Shooter Community Training

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

KCHD is partnering with a number of local agencies to sponsor a training entitled "Active Shooter in the Workplace: Are You Prepared?"

Kanawha-Charelston Health Department Launches Food Inspection Website

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department will launch the on-line access to Kanawha County food service inspection reports.

Norovirus Causing Illness in Kanawha County

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

In recent weeks, Kanawha County has seen a rise in cases of gastrointestinal illness, or the "stomach bug," possibly caused by a virus known as norovirus.

Flu cases on the rise in Kanawha County

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is announcing a recent rise in influenza cases in Kanawha County.

Dr. Gupta Lectures at WVU School of Medicine

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Health Officer and Executive Director of KCHD, Dr. Rahul Gupta, lectured at the WVU School of Medicine this fall on public health in West Virginia. Click here to see the presentation

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department Recommendations to Prevent Swine Flu at Fairs

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department would like to make the public aware of the swine (pig) flu cases that have appeared recently in nearby states. As of today, the number of cases of H3N2v virus since July 12, 2012 is one hundred forty-five cases confirmed by the CDC. The number of cases reported by each state’s health department may be higher than CDC confirmed cases. There have been two hospitalizations and all patients have fully recovered. Additionally, health officials in nearby Gallia County Ohio are investigating a large outbreak of influenza cases believed to be associated with contact with pigs at the Gallia County Fair.