KCHD Mission statement:
We are a team dedicated to the purpose of promoting the critical role of public health in prevention, protecting and controlling infectious and chronic diseases through assessment, policy development and assurance of services for all citizens in the community.
KCHD Vision statement
It is the vision of the health department to become the national leader in public health and thereby assure the existence of necessary services to promote and protect the health of our community.
| Health News |
the board of health Meeting – March 16, 2017
January 19, 2017
the board of health meeting starts At 4:30 pm and is open to public…
| Calendar of Events |
Presidents Day – 02/20/2017
February 19, 2017
State Holiday, the Health Department will be closed…
Board of Health Meeting – 3/16/2017
March 16, 2017
Open to the Public…
Memorial Day – 05/29/2017
May 28, 2017
State Holiday, the Health Department will be closed…
| Emergency Preparedness |
KCHD is working hard to strengthen our capabilities to respond to public health emergencies such as floods, disease outbreaks, or acts of terrorism. Community awareness of our role in emergency preparedness is essential to successful planning, training, response and recovery efforts.
| Clinic Hours |
Hours of Operation 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule appointments for: Immunizations, Overseas Travel, Family Planning and Breast and Cervical Cancer. Walk-ins available for: TB, STD, Birth Control, HIV, Lice, Pregnancy Test, and Blood Pressure Screenings.
| Environmental |
Every week sanitarians go on location to inspect businesses to ensure they are meeting health standards of West Virginia for Housing, Water, Food, Sewage, and Clean Indoor Air Regulation of Kanawha County.
| Epidemiology |
The Division of Epidemiology investigates outbreaks of disease in Kanawha County and other causes of human illnesses to help prevent its spread. Follow the link below for more information on specific illnesses, ways to protect yourself, or for information on reporting if you are a healthcare provider.
| Prevention And Wellness |
The Division of Prevention and Wellness (DPW) was formed in May 2007 to establish health promotion activities for the residents of Kanawha County and the City of Charleston. The DPW plans, implements and evaluates policies, strategies and initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles that is supported by evidence based knowledge of health promotion theories. KCHD serves on various boards, coalitions, advisory panels and teams to further enhance the health of our residents while coordinating program activities with professional and community groups interested in making communities healthier. The DPW works with legislators and other public officials for increased recognition of preventative and wellness issues including policy and environmental changes, which have a positive impact on the health of our community.