What
In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Surveillance and Investigation (DSI), we provide surveillance, investigation, and follow up of communicable diseases that are reportable by medical providers and laboratories.
This includes:
- Community outreach, education, and in-service trainings
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment, counseling, and referral
- Childhood and adult immunizations, counseling and referral
- Initial health assessment of all newly arriving immigrants with refugee or asylum status through the Virginia Newcomers Health Program (VNHP)
- TB case management with daily observed therapy
Contact Information
Communicable Disease Reporting Hotline
Regular Business Hours: 434-972-6217
After Hours: 434-906-0818
Fax: 434-972-6249
Kenneth Gordon, District Epidemiologist
Phone: 434-972-3405
Email: kenneth.gordon@vdh.virginia.gov
For Rabies Assistance
Michele Napper, Rabies Program Coordinator
Phone: 434-972-6219
Email: michele.napper@vdh.virginia.gov
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit the VDH Rabies Control webpage for more information.
More Information
2023 Communicable Disease Report Summary
Virginia Reportable Disease List
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Division of Surveillance and Investigation
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Newcomer Health Program
Disease Reporting and Control Regulations – Clinicians