Monroe County Health Department

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Fall is just around the corner and with it come the respiratory illnesses of the season. Do you know what parts of the body respiratory illnesses affect?

Our respiratory system is made up of the organs and structures that help us breathe, including our:
👃 Nose
👄 Mouth
🫧 Airway
🫁 Lungs

Use everyday actions to help protect yourself from getting a respiratory illness: https://bit.ly/3WZd0Zs

09/03/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. Be ready before a disaster happens with these simple steps.

09/03/2026

starts today! Is your household ready if an emergency happens? Would you know what to do?
‼️ Get prepared now and get started with these THREE Steps:

📣Be Informed
📝 Make A Plan
🎒Build a Kit
Learn how at: https://ready.wv.gov/

08/18/2026

School is back in session this week! Are your child's immunizations up-to-date?

08/14/2026

Another successful Back-to-School and Community Health Fair! While the weather wasn't the best and forced us inside, we are so thankful for our community braving the weather and showing up.

So many great agencies made this possible: Monroe County FRN and FSC, Monroe County Head Start/Early Head Start, Highmark, Vandalia Health/CAMC/GVMC, The Health Plan, Monroe Health Center, WV Adult Education Program, FMRS, CASE WV, Wellpoint, Aetna, and WIC. We also had the Vandalia Health Mobile Mammogram Bus and an American Red Cross blood drive onsite.

Special shoutout to Michelle McFall with FRN and Jeana Carr with Monroe County Schools! These two ladies are the driving force behind this event.

08/13/2026

FMRS is conducting its 2026 Community Needs Assessment. Scan the QR code below or follow the link to take the survey. Your voice matters!

08/13/2026

In the coming weeks, the USDA will be completing the annual oral rabies vaccine drop to vaccinate raccoons against the rabies virus. Parts of Monroe County are included in this.

The ORV baits to be distributed throughout the bait zone are plastic packets of vaccine coated with an oily, fish-scented substance to attract raccoons. Each bait is marked with a toll-free number (1-877-722-6725) for people to call for assistance or information if they find or come in contact with a bait.

More info below 👇

08/11/2026

Today's the day! Rain or shine, the Back-to-School Agency and Community Health Fair is still happening at JMHS. Don't let the rain damper your chance to see what our community offers; if necessary we will move indoors so come out and see us.

Starting at 12:00 the Vandalia Mammogram Mobile Bus will be onsite, along with our American Red Cross Blood Drive. At 4:00, all of our amazing community partners will be set up and ready to see you. Rumor has it that there will be some amazing give-a-ways at the end of the day!

Get ready for a successful school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Agency Fair/Monroe County Health Fair and connect with local agencies, community organizations, and resources all in one place.

✨Immunization Checks
✨American Red Cross Blood Drive
✨Vandelia Mammo Bus
✨Cash Labs
✨CAMC Orthopedic Dr. Chad Poage
✨CAMC Pediatrics-Michaela Norman NP
✨CAMC Primary Care- Taylor Burton PA
✨CAMC General Surgeon-Dr. Jessica Cross signing up over 45 year olds up for colonoscopy’s
✨CAMC Respiratory Therapy- Va**ng cessation education
✨Free Hair Cuts
✨Free eye exams
✨Car Seat Safety Checks
✨Free Food
✨ Free school supplies
✨ Community Agencies with resources & information
✨ Family support services
✨Police Car and Fire
✨Local Author Jennifer Copland
✨Local Farmer Johnny Spangler with Joppin Jonnys Popcorn
✨Informational Talk on new Medicaid Changes
✨Dr. Ted E Bear with Aenta Insurance
✨ Activities for kids
✨ Helpful connections for the upcoming school year

📅 Date: Tomorrow August 11,2026
⏰ Time: 4pm-6:30
📍 Location: James Monroe High School

Bring the whole family and come learn about the resources available in our community!

🎉 Everyone is welcome!

08/10/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Come see all of the amazing things our community provides.

Get ready for a successful school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Agency Fair/Monroe County Health Fair and connect with local agencies, community organizations, and resources all in one place.

✨Immunization Checks
✨American Red Cross Blood Drive
✨Vandelia Mammo Bus
✨Cash Labs
✨CAMC Orthopedic Dr. Chad Poage
✨CAMC Pediatrics-Michaela Norman NP
✨CAMC Primary Care- Taylor Burton PA
✨CAMC General Surgeon-Dr. Jessica Cross signing up over 45 year olds up for colonoscopy’s
✨CAMC Respiratory Therapy- Va**ng cessation education
✨Free Hair Cuts
✨Free eye exams
✨Car Seat Safety Checks
✨Free Food
✨ Free school supplies
✨ Community Agencies with resources & information
✨ Family support services
✨Police Car and Fire
✨Local Author Jennifer Copland
✨Local Farmer Johnny Spangler with Joppin Jonnys Popcorn
✨Informational Talk on new Medicaid Changes
✨Dr. Ted E Bear with Aenta Insurance
✨ Activities for kids
✨ Helpful connections for the upcoming school year

📅 Date: Tomorrow August 11,2026
⏰ Time: 4pm-6:30
📍 Location: James Monroe High School

Bring the whole family and come learn about the resources available in our community!

🎉 Everyone is welcome!