Communicable Disease Prevention and Control

Data Surveillance and Tracking
Physicians and hospitals report communicable diseases as required by state law to the Health Department’s Division of Epidemiology Services. Qualified health department staff persons provide investigation of the cases and report the communicable diseases to the state office which reports to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Phone Epidemiology Services at 859.363.2070

Disease Education 
For information on communicable diseases--transmission, prevention, and treatment--for community groups, health professionals, schools or businesses, call 859.363.2070. The Health Department's Healthy Start in Childcare staff produced a manual for childcare providers with information about various disease symptoms and preventive measures. This manual is available online as well.

Hand Washing
Proper hand washing is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs.  Learn more information about hand washing and proper hand washing procedure.

HIV Testing and Counseling 
Free HIV blood testing and counseling is available anonymously or confidentially by appointment at all four county health centers. Oral HIV tests are available at the District office by appointment or on a walk-in basis from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Other locations also offer oral HIV testing on a monthly basis.

HIV/AIDS Case Management 
HIV/AIDS case management services provide support, stabilization and referrals to community resources for persons living with HIV/AIDS and members of their households. Services are available to those living in the counties of Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Grant, Gallatin, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton. Services include: Short-term crisis counseling, housing and utility assistance, assistance with drugs and medicine, dental care, health insurance, transportation, nutritional guidance, links to support groups and volunteers, assistance in obtaining a medical doctor, and referrals for specialized counseling, food, housing and other community services. For more information or for an appointment, call 859.341.4264 

HIV/AIDS Outreach Services
Outreach services are provided to the community to promote HIV testing and counseling, and to encourage HIV positive individuals to seek case management services. Special emphasis is on the hard to reach high-risk groups, such as African-Americans, Hispanics, substance abusers, homeless persons and the incarcerated. For more information, call 859.341.4264. 

HIV/AIDS/STI Prevention Education 
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education programs are available to community, professional groups, and businesses upon request. Risk reduction education is also provided to high-risk groups. For more information, please call 859.341.4264.

Immunization Education 
For immunization education for community groups (health professionals, schools, businesses and others), call Epidemiology Services at 859.363.2072.

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic
Diagnostic testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases/infections are available at all county health centers. Services are confidential.

TB Screening and Control 
Diagnosis and treatment for tuberculosis patients, their contacts, and persons who have a positive TB skin test are provided. Services available at all county health centers.