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Three women in nurse scrubs stand in front of a sign that reads Chatham County Public Health Department
Photo: CCPHD communicable disease nurses (from left) Beverly Allen, Bonnie Dukeman and Lou Ann Vasquez pose outside the CCPHD clinic in spring 2020.

The Communicable Disease Team monitors cases of infectious diseases in Chatham County. We investigate and report occurrences to State epidemiologists for purposes of public record, education, statistical analysis, etc. We serve on epidemiological teams in cooperation with the state, other counties and the UNC School of Public Health. 

The CD team has also been on the frontlines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In honor and appreciation of their work, the nurses were named the Chatham County Government Third Quarter Employees of the Quarter for 2020.

A special note from the CD Team: Please do not touch or approach wild animals. These animals may have rabies. If you have concerns, please call the Animal Services center at (919) 542-7203.

Communicable disease nurses investigate cases of these and
many other diseases in Chatham County.

An image of a microscopic view of the tuberculosis virus

A microscopic view of the e. coli bacteria

A picture of the back of a person with chickenpox spots on them

Tuberculosis bacteria
(microscope view)

E. coli causes food-borne illnesses.

Chickenpox, a vaccine-
preventable disease.

Tuberculosis and STD Program:  

  • Investigation and reporting of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. 
  • Assistance to clients with directly-observed medication therapy for tuberculosis
  • Education for TB clients to promote and preserve their health.  
  • PPD (Mantoux) testing for tuberculosis exposure.

Other Communicable Diseases:

  • Investigation and reporting of all other infectious diseases, including food-borne illnesses such as E. coli or salmonella infection as well as vaccine-preventable diseases such as pertussis and tetanus.

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If you have questions about the program on this page or anything else related to Clinical Services, please call (919) 742-5641. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a lunch break from 12 PM to 1 PM. Other Contact Information: Fax (919) 742-7496| Facebook: www.facebook.com/chathamhealth | Instagram: @ccphdnc