Protects the health of the community by working to prevent the spread of diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, STD's and HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases. Nurse epidemiologists follow-up on communicable disease reports from medical providers and laboratories to identify the source of a disease or outbreak, and prevent further spread of illness through assuring appropriate medical assessment and treatment of patients and their contacts. Programs include: - public health consulting, - communicable disease epidemiology and investigation, - STD/HIV services - antibiotic resistance prevention, - immunization referral, - tuberculosis control, - public health emergency preparedness and response - and refugee health.

Monitors, tracks and responds to infectious disease in the community, working to quickly control outbreaks and prevent further spread of disease. Health care providers and laboratories must report sixty two notifiable conditions. These reports are investigated and tracked to identify outbreaks or trends that require action or community education. Information is provided to patients, health care providers and the public.

Investigates cases of communicable diseases.   Provides information and makes recommendations for disease prevention and control, including bioterrorism.   Coordinates county-wide immunization activities.   On-call public health officer is available for emergencies.