The Mason County Health Department participates in various health fairs in the county throughout the year as well as speaking at clubs and organizations on topics that may include health promotion and disease prevention for all age groups. Displays and literature is provided.
Pregnancy testing is provided with referral to appropriate social services and medical needs. Call for an appointment
Adult Services
The Mason County offers services for the adult population. These services may include:
Blood pressure monitoring
Body Mass Index determination
Weight monitoring and counseling
Immunizations (see immunization link)
The Mason County Health Department offers confidential testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV/AIDS. These tests are performed by appointment at no cost. If medication is needed, it is also provided at no cost. Investigation is performed for all positive results. Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B testing is provided after screening for indigent persons. Appointment is needed.
For more information call (304) 675-3050.
The Mason County Health Department receives reports from county laboratories, hospitals and physician offices on reportable communicable diseases as required by law. Investigation, education and follow up of each reported disease is completed by the nursing staff and environmental staff as indicated. These reports are electronically submitted to the WV Bureau of Public Health.
Weekly courtesy phone calls are made to county physicians and hospitals for reporting of communicable diseases.
Outbreak investigation and follow up is provided as indicated.
For more information please call: (304) 675-3050.
The Mason County Health Department has an active role in threat and all hazard preparedness by working closely with the OES and LEPC of the county. The health department is a member of the Region 2 Threat Preparedness group which is a nine county planning group (Mason, Putnam, Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Boone, Jackson). These activities address plans and policies for dispensing of medications, surveillance and follow-up of illnesses, risk communications and planning with the county for influenza outbreaks, such as pandemic influenza. Coordinators for this program can be reached by calling (304) 675-3050.
Additional websites for more information:
The Mason County Health Department offers screening for tuberculosis disease by performing risk assessments and skin tests. Call to make an appointment.
Preventive therapy for positive skin tests and medication for active disease is provided at no cost as well as chest x-ray and enrollment into our TB control program as indicated. There is no cost for the skin test, medication or chest x-ray. Fee for TB skin test is $20.00 that may be paid in cash or with a card. Call for an appointment.
The Mason County Health Department provides screening for cardiac health at no cost.
This screening includes blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index risk factors for cardiac and diabetes. Education is also provided, with written results that you can take to your physician.
Appointments are made by calling (304) 675-3050.
Additional websites for more information:
The Mason County Health Department provides screening for diabetes which consists of a questionnaire to determine your risk factor. Referrals and follow up by your family physician is recommended. There is no cost for this service. Appointments are recommended.
Additional websites for more information:
www.diabetes.org
www.cdc.gov/diabetes
www.ndep.nih.gov
For more information call (304) 675-3050.
The Mason County Health Department provides free test kits for water tests to determine the need for fluoride supplements for households who have children under the age 6 months to 6 years of age. You can stop by the health department for the test kit and instructions for collection. If fluoride supplements are needed, prescriptions or referral to your physician can be made by the staff of the health department.
The Mason County Health Department participates in the Vaccine For Children Program provided by CDC and the Bureau of Public Health. These vaccines are for children from 2 months through the age of 18 who are uninsured, underinsured or Medicaid recipients.
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Please bring your child’s shot record with you. Walk in's welcome
Adult Immunizations
Adult immunizations that are offered at no cost include tetanus and pneumonia vaccine.
Hepatitis B vaccine is offered at the cost of the vaccine only.
For more information call (304) 675-3050.
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