Mon Co. Health Dept

Of course, MCHD Dentistry staffers want everyone to have fun on Halloween. But Nov. 1 is National Brush Day for a reason. Here are some tips to help you and your family brush more effectively! mouthhealthy.org/dental-care…

Melissa Alderman's tooth tip for National Dental Hygiene Month? “Come to the dentist at least twice a year! It's very important to come to the dental office for regular cleanings & exams so we can help address & prevent dental issues like cavities & gum disease early on.”

If you've put it off, getting one before gathering with friends and family helps keep everyone healthy. MCHD accepts most insurances; otherwise, the cost is $19.85 for uninsured/underinsured children and $20 for adults. Call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment.

For Tayla Tallman, the best part about working at MCHD Dentistry is the team’s constant support and teamwork. “And, of course, our patients, who give purpose to everything we do!” Tooth tip: “Not flossing is like not washing your armpits!”

It's not a coincidence that when MCHD's santarians celebrate spooky season, they decorate their door with bat cutouts. Most bats don't have rabies, but we want to emphasize that bat encounters should be taken seriously. More info: /www.monchd.org/services/rabies-control

MCHD's next food safety training will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the health department's conference room at 453 Van Voorhis Road. No prior registration required. More info: monchd.org/services/food-saf…

Monongalia County Health Department's Trunk or Treat was a great success! We appreciate everyone who came out and have some fun at our last event at our current location, including participating businesses, two food trucks and a DJ!

Now this is the kind of plaque MCHD Dentistry likes! Dr. Kayla Workman, pictured, along with Dr. Youseph Kassar and the rest of the staff, were voted Best Dentist in @DominionPostWV's Readers' Choice Awards!

Do have unused prescriptions in your home that someone could get into? Saturday is the DEA's National Drug Tack Back Day. Between 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, there will be eight locations around town where you can drop off your unused drugs.

MCHD has the updated Pfizer COVID vaccine. The FDA has approved this vaccine for ages 65+ and for individuals 5+ with an underlying health condition. It can be given to anyone 5+ by signing a consent form that acknowledges FDA approval. Call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment.

Halloween should be spooky, not scary! Here are some tips for a safe Halloween. One option: Attend Monongalia County Health Department's last Trunk or Treat at our current location. Other businesses will be participating and we'll have a deejay! monchd.org/newsroom/safe-hal…

Mon County neighbors Pennsylvania but hasn't gotten hit with measeles like the Keystone State has. West Virginia’s high childhood vaccination rates have spared residents from the brunt of the measles outbreak. If you need a vaccine, call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment.

Flu season has started early and is ramping up. Remember, even though a flu shot doesn't always prevent you from getting influenza, it can still keep you from getting really sick. Call 304-598=5119 to make an appointment!

Learning how to perform CPR & use an AED could save someone's life, maybe even a loved one. National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is a great time to consider signing up for a class. Email [email protected]. More info: monchd.org/services/cpr-aed-…

On National Mammography Day, we're highlighting that MCHD provides mammogram referrals to uninsured & underinsured individual as part of the state's Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Call 304-598-5119 to make an appointment. More info: dhhr.wv.gov/bccsp

Monongalia County Health Department's third (and the last one at our current location) is only one week away! What costume will you be wearing when you come trick-or-treat with us?

Nicole Tennant is closing in on five years as a registered dental hygienist at MCHD Dentistry. Her National Dental Hygiene Month tooth tip? “I would like to remind patients that your oral health and proper home care has an effect on the rest of your body.”

These WIC Kitchen recipes utilize the bounty of autumn harvest while also being warm and cozy fall dishes. Read the blog and recipes: monchd.org/newsroom/october-…

Whitney Holmes, who has been a registered dental hygienist at MCHD Dentistry for nearly 12 years, likes to tell her patients not to rinse their mouths out after brushing. This gets rid of the protection that fluoride provides your teeth. Happy National Dental Hygiene Month!

It's National Substance Use Prevention Month. Setting guidelines for your kids and keeping an open line of communication are key to helping them avoid falling into habits that might be difficult for them to break.