Clinical Services
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STD Prevention & Treatment
An STD is a type of infection that is spread through some sort of sexual activity. There are a variety of STDs which range from HIV, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Some STD’s have severe and obvious symptoms, but some go undetected, causing people to be unaware that they are at risk. Bacte
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Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause
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Immunizations
Are you and your children up-to-date on vaccinations? The health department conducts routine immunization clinics for children, adolescents and adults. Also offered are Overseas Travel and Occupational Health vaccinations. most vaccines and offer them at cost with an additional small administration
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Lice Treatment
Head lice are small parasitic insects. Head lice are about the size of a sesame seed and live on the human scalp. They are brownish, tan or gray in color and move by crawling. Lice do not jump or fly, and do not transmit diseases. They feed on human blood and without it they can’t…
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School Flu Clinics
The health department and Kanawha County Schools partner every year to offer the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination in the schools. This vaccine is offered in the fall. Influenza vaccination is the best way to protect your family from this potentially serious disease. The Centers for Disease Contr
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Family Planning Program
The Family Planning Program offers comprehensive medical examinations including: Pelvic exams Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer Clinical breast exams and instruction Testicular exams and instruction (males) Screening and treatment for some sexually transmitted diseases Health education and cou
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Flu Season
Who needs flu vaccine? Everyone, Every Year! Influenza is a virus infection that spreads from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. That’s why everyone age 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. This season, protect yourself
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Blood Pressure Checks
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped, and the size and flexibility of the arteries. Blood pressure is continually changing depending on activity,
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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
We are a provider of the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP). This is a comprehensive public health program that helps uninsured or underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduces death rates, imp