Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control

The Patrick County Health Department offers Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control services that provide screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all persons exposed to specific diseases; tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS, foodborne illness, and more. Information is given regarding prevention from exposure, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining treatment. Information on medication and other assistance is available for low-income persons in the West Piedmont Health District.

The Virginia HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hotline provides statewide toll-free lines:  call 800-533-4148.  The lines are staffed by trained counselors to answer questions and provide crisis intervention, referrals, and written educational materials regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS, and Viral Hepatitis.  The hotlines are available 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.