Our Department
Mission
To improve the wellbeing of our communities by protecting against public health threats, preventing diseases, and promoting healthy living through education, regulation and community partnerships.
Board of Health
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| Donald Mason, Republican | Magisterial District 2 | May 2014 – May 2019 |
| Wesley Howsare, Democrat | Magisterial District 3 | May 2018 – May 2023 |
| Michael Ferro, Democrat | Magisterial District 1 | April 2019 – May 2022 |
| Carol Wade, Republican | Magisterial District 3 | May 2015 – May 2020 |
| James Stultz, Independent | Magisterial District 2 | May 2016 – May 2021 |
Personnel
| Name | Title | Office Phone | Cell Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad E. Richmond, D.O. | Health Officer | 304-845-7840 | ||
| Howard Gamble, MPH | Administrator | 304-845-7840 | (304) 830-0420 | [email protected] |
| Misty Merinar | Nurse | 304-845-7840 x105 | [email protected] | |
| Thomas Bonar | Sanitarian II | 304-845-7840 x112 | [email protected] | |
| Sarah Kupfer | Nurse | 304-845-7840 | [email protected] | |
| Charlene Rine, R.D.H. | Dental Hygienist | 304-845-7840 x107 | [email protected] | |
| Vickie Earnest | Accounting Tech | 304-845-7840 x109 | [email protected] | |
| Bonnie Bunch | Administrative Support | 304-845-7840 x111 | ||
| Mary Francis | Office Assistant 1 | 304-845-7840 | [email protected] | |
| Yudith Staskey, MPH | Sanitarian I | 304-845-7840 | [email protected] |
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Closed for the following holidays:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- West Virginia Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve (1/2 day)
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve (1/2 day)
- Election day (May and November)