Program:	Infectious Diseases
Organization:	Southwestern Public Health - St Thomas Site
Description of Services:	Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settings Ensures and confirms appropriate actions and treatment are taken in response to reportable diseases and that measures are in place to limit spread to others * education about infection prevention, control and best practices offered to health care institutions, daycares, schools, community agencies, and the public Inspections - Public health inspectors inspect food premises and pools in health care institutions, group homes, homes for special care, and daycares * assess infection control practices in day cares * inspect high-risk personal services settings like tattooing and body piercing places   TB Testing TB skin testing by appointment only * clients must return to the Health Unit two days later to have the TB skin test read by a Public Health Nurse * TB skin tests are only done onsite for medical or immigration purposes
Requirements
Fees:	Free
Application:	Visit website, email, or call for details
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	St Thomas and Elgin County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-631-9900
Toll-Free:	1-800-922-0096
Fax:	519-631-1682
Email:	info@swpublichealth.ca
Website:	www.swpublichealth.ca/my-health/infectious-disease...
Address:	1230 Talbot St St Thomas, ON N5P 1G9		Map
Intersection:	Centennial Ave and Talbot St
Location:	St Thomas (Elgin Mall)
Hours:	Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Dates:	Excluding holidays

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