• microscopic monkey pox

    Mpox, previously known as monkeypox

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  • microscopic COVID-19

    COVID-19 Information

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  • microscopic germs

    Flu

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  • microscopic Candida auris

    Candida auris

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  • microscopic ebola

    Ebola

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The Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology

Welcome

The 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.

Contacts

Janak Patel, MD, Director
April McDougal, DO, Associate Director
Mary Ann DeMaet, Operations Manager
Teresa York, Regional Supervisor
Irene Galicia, Administrative Coordinator

Phone: (409) 772-3192
Fax: (409) 772-2337
Pager: (409) 643-3133

Faculty & staff

Pathogens