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Communicable Disease
Focusing on Prevention
Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, insect bites, or through the air. Monitoring and controlling communicable disease is a core public health function. WAC 246-100 and WAC 246-101 adopted under Chapter 43.20 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes the Public Health Department to take steps to protect our communities from communicable diseases. We help reduce illness by taking the following actions:
- Investigate notifiable conditions reported by health professionals.
- Conduct surveillance for communicable diseases.
- Serve as a resource for healthcare providers, childcare centers, long term care, and school districts.
- Educate providers, policymakers, and community members.
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COVID-19
Find current community guidance for COVID-19.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Find available testing, treatment information, and prevention information.
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Hepatitis A, B, and C Information
Hepatitis information and resources.
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Tuberculosis
We provide resources, education, and management for tuberculosis.
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Reporting Notifiable Conditions
Find out how to report notifiable conditions to Public Health.
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Confidential Fax
Fax 360-221-8480
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Shannon, RN FitzMaurice
Public Health NursePhone: 360-929-0925
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Jen, MS/MPH Krenz
STI - Community Health Specialist IIIPhone: 360-678-8249Additional Phone: 360-914-0037
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Mary, RN Brennan
Public Health NursePhone: 360-678-8482
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Melanie, RN/BSN Davis
Public Health NursePhone: 360-678-8246
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Megan, RN/BSN Works
Community Health ManagerPhone: 360-678-8281Additional Phone: 360-914-0839
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Contact After Hours
Public Health DirectorPhone: 360-914-0837