Treatment & Referrals
The Health Department does not provide treatment for communicable diseases but will provide a referral to the Community Health Care Center or your healthcare provider for treatment.
Tracking & Reporting
Communicable diseases are those that are spread by touch, direct contact, or even through the air. It is necessary for CCHD to track these illnesses to prevent the transmission of disease. Some of the diseases investigated by Prevention Services are Chlamydia, Hepatitis A, B, and C, as well as Giardia, Salmonella, and Campylobacter.
Reportable Diseases are those that healthcare providers are required to report; CCHD is obligated by law to perform follow-up on all reportable diseases and conditions.
Health Care Professionals: Disease Information