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WV American Water releases message to Kanawha Valley residents
From West Virginia American Water: KANAWHA VALLEY CUSTOMERS: Over the past week, several customers have contacted us about noticing an increased chlorine or “bleach” smell in their tap water. Chlorine is added to water for our customers’ protection and is used as a disinfectant to ensure that harmfu
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the board of health Announces Public Comment Period
On December 13, 2019, the board of health opened a thirty-day public comment period on proposed regulation eliminating electronic smoking devices in workplaces and public places. The Board of Health will be accepting written comments until Wednesday, January 16, 2020. Comments should be addressed to
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News release: The health department offers food safety tips for cooking holiday turkeys
Improper handling and undercooking poultry can lead to foodborne disease outbreaks. Here are some tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to safely prepare your holiday turkey meal. Thaw turkeys safely. Thaw turkeys in in a container in the refrigerator, in a leak-proof plastic
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News release: The health department offers high-dose flu vaccine for seniors
The health department offers the Fluzone High-Dose flu vaccine for people ages 65 years old and older. The high-dose vaccine contains four times the antigen of a standard-dose flu vaccine. A higher dose is intended to give older people a better immune response, which means better protection against
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News release: KCHD to mark National Fire Prevention Month
To mark National Fire Prevention Month, Dr. Sherri Young, health officer and executive director of the health department, will join representatives from the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office, the American Red Cross, and city and county agencies Thursday to highlight the importance of fire safety a
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News release: KCHD announces HIV Task Force
A new working group has been formed to increase capacity for HIV testing and linkage to care in Kanawha County. The first meeting of the Kanawha-Charleston HIV Taskforce is scheduled for 11 a.m. The task force will be made up of health care providers and community partners.
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News release: KCHD to offer walk-in flu vaccine clinic on Columbus Day
The health department will remain open to offer flu vaccines on Columbus Day, Monday Oct. 14, 2019. No appointments are needed. People who come to get a flu vaccine should bring their insurance health card. Low-cost flu vaccines are available for adults without health insurance. No-cost flu vaccines
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News release: Key Consumer Health Digest to host community health fair
The health department will host a community health fair Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. During the fair, Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper will speak about his kidney transplant earlier this year. Carper will speak at 11 a.m. in KCHD’s first-floor conference room. Re
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Photo: Charleston, Kanawha officials join health board in welcoming Dr. Sherri Young
Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper joined the board of health Monday for a reception honoring Dr. Sherri Young, new health officer and executive director of the health department.
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News release: Key Consumer Health Digest offers tips for dealing with extreme heat
With excessive heat forecast for our area Friday and Saturday, the health department is reminding people to stay safe. More than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heat-related illnesses, like heat e