Communicable Diseases
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Service Name
Communicable Diseases
Description
Our Communicable Diseases Program at CHD works to safeguard community health by responding to outbreaks and infectious diseases of public health concern. We focus on preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases through investigations, immunizations, education, and treatment.
Preventing disease spread is crucial in public health. Infectious diseases can have a severe impact on human health, spreading from person to person or from animals to humans through various means like air, touch, or bodily fluids. Some diseases can be mild, while others can be fatal. Our program covers sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as well.
Learn more about STD’s
CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
OHA STD Prevention
Our goal is to protect everyone in Union County from communicable disease threats. Contact us at 541-962-8800 to schedule testing for common communicable diseases such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis C. We offer vaccines for prevention, treatment for positive cases or exposure, education, and referrals for additional care and information as needed.
Communicable Disease (CD) vs. Non-Reportable Disease
Communicable diseases can be spread from person to person and include illnesses like:
Rabies
Botulism
Measles
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
TB
HIV
Chlamydia
Hepatitis
Oregon law requires tracking these diseases to prevent outbreaks. Healthcare providers must report them. Non-reportable communicable diseases can also spread but are not investigated. Examples are:
Lice
Strep throat
RSV
Scabies
Parkinson's
Heart disease
Stroke
Autoimmune diseases
Cancer
CHD Communicable Diseases Program Goals
CHD aims to:
1. Prevent new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through education.
2. Improve community health by reducing negative outcomes of STIs and other infections.
This is done by:
Providing confidential care
Offering low-cost services
Investigating infections
Educating the public
Demographic
Children, Adults
Location of Service
CHD
Provider
Maddie McDowell
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