The Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology WelcomeThe mission of the Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology is to establish and maintain a proactive program of surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections and occupational exposures to infectious diseases. We utilize policy/procedure, education, communication and epidemiological techniques to promote good outcomes. Mpox Quick Links Exception occured while executing the controller. Check error logs for details. ContactsJanak Patel, MD, DirectorApril McDougal, DO, Associate DirectorTeresa York, Operations Manager-InterimIrene Galicia, Administrative CoordinatorPhone: (409) 772-3192Fax: (409) 772-2337Pager: (409) 643-3133Faculty & staff Pathogens Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Mpox, previously known as monkeypox - Flu - Candida auris - Ebola - Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Mpox, previously known as monkeypox Flu Candida auris Ebola Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) ICHE Policies, Forms & Guidelines