UCHD, Protecting Your Health.

 

Communicable Disease (infectious)

The Union County Health Department has a team of Communicable Disease professionals on staff to answer your questions regarding Communicable Disease.  This includes issues like Hepatitis C, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), MRSA and Foodborne Diseases such as Salmonella.  Staff members are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to answer your questions.  You can reach them by calling the Health Department at 937-642-2053.

Communicable Disease Staff

  • Mary Salimbene, Epidemiologist
  • Heather Blevins, Public Health Nurse Communicable Disease and Immunizations.

 

Topics of Interest 

 Summer Safety : Keeping Safe in the Swimming Pool

 The best way to keep healthy? Wash your hands!

 

Helpful Links for Common Public Health Questions

Know-Your-ABCs-A quick look at reportable communicable diseases. (PDF document.)

Lice - Information on Lice and how to treat for and eradicate them.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - Know what to look for and how to avoid the spread.