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Investigates unusual numbers in circumstances of a variety of certain illnesses and conditions, which are reported to the health department. By law, several infectious communicable diseases and certain other conditions must be reported by local physicians, hospitals, and labs. When outbreaks are believed to be food or water borne, identification and testing of the potential sources in food and water may be conducted in order to identify the cause of the illness. Education of the public is provided to minimize risk of future outbreaks.

Tuberculosis screening and tuberculin skin testing. Tuberculosis treatment and follow-up including directly observed medication therapy in the patient's home. Tuberculosis contact investigations. Education for individuals and the community. Disease specific counseling. Community resource referrals.

TB program provides services to Henrico residents of all ages that are TB suspects, TB cases, contacts of TB cases, symptomatic of TB, and evaluation of positive TB skin tests, positive IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) or abnormal chest x-ray suggesting TB. Evaluates clients with signs/symptoms of TB. Language line available for all languages.

Services include screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of persons exposed to specific diseases including influenza, tuberculosis(TB), hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections(STIs), HIV/AIDS, foodborne illnesses, etc. Information is given regarding preventing disease, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining treatment.

Provides assistance and referral for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; free, confidential HIV testing and counseling (HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hotline: 1-800-533-4148)(Anonymous Testing Sites: Abingdon & surrounding area 1-276-628-9255, Wytheville and surrounding area 1-276-228-9629; surveillance and investigation of disease outbreaks, and assistance for those exposed to Tuberculosis.

Investigates animal-to-man bites, domestic animal exposures and quarantines suspected rabid animals. Prepares and delivers samples for rabies examination. Works with other organizations to set-up rabies vaccinations clinics. Conducts rabies control activities including investigations of all animal bites.

Offers immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Also offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB.

Offers immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Also offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for communicable diseases such as TB and provides anonymous testing for the HIV/AIDS virus. Pre- and post-test counseling. Referral services are available to those testing HIV positive.

Provides site evaluations and permitting for on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems and private wells, as well as regulatory oversight for private sector evaluations and designs in these fields. We provide health education to the community with regard to safe food handling practices, lead exposure, radon, rabies, and other environmental health concerns. We also inspect and/or permit daycare and adult care facilities, school cafeterias, restaurants, hotels/motels, bed and breakfasts, festival and fair vendors, campgrounds, summer camps, migrant labor camps, and marinas. Additionally, we investigate animal bites and/or potential rabies exposures and certain environmental complaints.

Investigation of communicable disease, counseling and referral are offered. Sexually Transmitted diseases are treated on a walk-in basis in each department. Childhood immunizations and certain adult immunizations are offered at no cost. Foreign travel immunizations are available for a small fee. Immunizations are offered daily in each office and some evenings.

Communicable disease services: food born illness investigations; vaccine preventable/reportable disease investigations. Tuberculosis screening and tuberculin skin testing. Tuberculosis treatment and follow up including directly observed medication therapy in the patient's home. tuberculosis contact investigations. Education for individuals and the community. Disease specific counseling.

Investigation of disease outbreaks, provide immunizations/medication as indicated, and provide education to maintain the health of the public.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

Prevention, investigation, and control of communicable diseases. Visit the Virginia Department of Health epidemiology website for more information: www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology.

To control and prevent the spread of communicable disease from the person infected to other people in the community. To accomplish this we investigate any communicable diseases that pose a public health problem, this includes foodborne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign country travel requirements. Also provides flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

The TB Management program aims to control, prevent and eliminate tuberculosis in the community. The program offers free and confidential TB risk assessment screenings on Mondays by appointment only. For those diagnosed with TB or a Latent TB Infection, the TB team collaborates with a patient's medical provider to provide tuberculosis case management to include the provision of medication and care coordination. In addition, the TB team assists with identifying associated cases, the testing of contacts, transportation for CXRs and home visits to deliver medication to perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Preventative Therapy (DOPT).

Screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of people exposed to tuberculosis (TB).

Tuberculin skin test, free to those that have been in contact with an infected person, charge to general public. Medication assistance available.

Investigates animal-to-man bites, domestic animal exposures and quarantines suspected rabid animals. Prepares and delivers samples for rabies examination. Works with other organizations to set-up rabies vaccinations clinics. 24 hour emergency for rabies 434-238-3580

Receive reports and provide follow-up on all reportable communicable diseases as required by state law. Provide information and education on communicable diseases and measures for prevention for concerned individuals and groups.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

Offers surveillance and investigation of disease outbreaks, and assistance for those exposed to Tuberculosis and other communicable diseases.

Services include screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of people exposed to specific diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS (including PrEP), food borne illnesses, etc. Information is given regarding preventing disease, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining treatment.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.