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Your steps Today Walk, run or bike the rail-trails.
Cost: The trail group's site lists no fee to use the trails.
More on this: I want to stay healthy this year . Source: Mon River Trails Conservancy: montrails.org/rail-trail-info, source for Walk, run or bike the Mon River, Caperton and Deckers Creek rail-trails . Checked October 29, 2026.
Call the West Virginia Tobacco Quitline. A coach helps you make a plan to quit.
Cost: You may qualify for free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Ask when you call.
More on this: I want to quit smoking or tobacco . Sources: WV Division of Tobacco Prevention: dhhr.wv.gov/wvdtp, source for West Virginia Tobacco Quitline ; bms.wv.gov/smoking-tobacco-cessation-quit-line-update, source for West Virginia Tobacco Quitline , quitforlife.com/westvirginia, source for West Virginia Tobacco Quitline . Checked October 29, 2026.
This week Call the Monongalia County Health Department to book a flu or COVID shot.
Cost: Most insurance and WV Medicaid are accepted, and the clinic has lower prices based on income. Free for children who qualify for Vaccines for Children.
More on this: I need a flu or COVID shot . Sources: Monongalia County Health Department: monchd.org/services, source for Flu and COVID shots at the Monongalia County Health Department , monchd.org/departments-programs, source for Flu and COVID shots at the Monongalia County Health Department ; health.wv.gov/offices, source for Flu and COVID shots at the Monongalia County Health Department . Checked October 29, 2026.
Call the health department's dental clinic for a checkup.
Cost: Accepts private pay, many insurance plans, WV Medicaid, and WVCHIP (health coverage for children). Without dental insurance, a first visit for adults 18 and older (exam and X-rays) is $125, and the cleaning costs extra. For children 5 and under without insurance, an exam, cleaning and fluoride is $75.
More on this: I need a dentist . Source: Monongalia County Health Department: monchd.org/departments-programs, source for Dental care at the Monongalia County Health Department . Checked October 29, 2026.
Call the West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (WV SHIP) for help choosing a Medicare plan or checking your costs.
Cost: Free.
More on this: I'm turning 65 or on Medicare . Sources: cms.gov/about-cms, source for Free Medicare help from WV SHIP , medicare.gov/talk-to-someone, source for Free Medicare help from WV SHIP . Checked October 30, 2026.
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