These are some of the most commonly seen diseases in the West Piedmont Health District. For a comprehensive list of health topics addressed by the Virginia Department of Health, visit Health Topics A-Z.
Campylobacteriosis
Chlamydia
- Fact Sheet
- Testing: Testing for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections is offered by appointment Monday through Friday. Please call your local health department for further information or to make an appointment.
COVID-19
- What is COVID-19 and other Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Resources for Long-Term & Residential Care
- Testing: Testing for COVID-19 is available through various providers and can be located by speaking with your doctor or visiting Virginia COVID-19 Testing Sites.
- Vaccination: You can schedule a vaccination by visiting vaccinefinder.org or calling 1-877-829-4682.
Gonorrhea
- Fact Sheet
- Testing: Testing for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections is offered by appointment Monday through Friday. Please call your local health department for further information or to make an appointment.
Hepatitis C
Influenza
- Fact Sheet
- VDH Site
- Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Non-Healthcare Group Settings
- Healthy Habits to Prevent Against Flu (CDC)
- Non-pharmaceutical interventions (CDC)
Norovirus
- Fact Sheet
- Have You Ever Heard of Norovirus? (Video from CDC)
- Norovirus Outbreak Control Guidelines (September 2013)
- Clean-up and Disinfection for Norovirus (“Stomach Bug”) Poster (poster in English and Spanish from Somerset (NJ) County, Department of Health, NEHA, Water Quality & Health Council, and American Chemistry Council)
- EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Norovirus
Tick-borne Diseases
- Fact Sheet
- Tick Free Summer videos (VDH)
- Tick-borne-Disease-in-Virginia-Flyer
- Other "bugs"