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Our mission is to protect the health of the public through the provision of public health services including communicable and reportable disease services, community health promotion, environmental health services and threat preparedness. This is accomplished through clinics, educational material, enforcement, disease control, planning, immunization, technical assistance and inspections. Our medical services are available to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ability to pay.
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Most Recent JCHD Alerts
Proposed Changes in Fees for Permits
The Jefferson County Board of Health has received updated fees for permits issued from the State of West Virginia. The revised rates can be downloaded below. You may also request a copy by email or in person at the Health Department. Comments will...
RABIES ALERT – Kearneysville
This is a public health notification that the Jefferson County (WV) Health Department has issued a Rabies Alert for the South Childs Road area of Kearneysville. The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified our office (JCHD) on July 14th, 2020 of a...
Free COVID-19 Testing July 17-18
Jefferson County Health Department staff will be at the Ranson Civic Center parking lot on Friday and Saturday, July 17th and 18th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM to offer free testing for COVID-19. We will accept drive-through or walk-through patients....
Back-to-School Immunizations 2020
The Jefferson County Health Department will be providing back-to-school required and recommended immunizations on Monday, August 3, 2020 through Friday, August 7, 2020 by appointment only. The State of West Virginia requires all students entering...
Cloth Face Coverings
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has given us cloth face coverings to distribute in our community. They are 100% cotton and measure 6.5" by 4.5" (minus the ear loops). If you would like a few for yourself or your family,...
Public Comment Period: Septic Reserve Areas
The Jefferson County Board of Health has drafted an amendment to its Local Rules, Policies and Procedures to reduce septic reserve area sizing from 20,000 to 10,000 square feet in some cases. The draft revision is available by clicking the link...
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