Infectious Diseases
The Belmont County Health Department provides infectious disease surveillance.
This is in accordance with Ohio Department of Health guidelines. All
doctors, hospitals and laboratories are required to report per Ohio’s
Communicable Disease Reporting Rules any suspect or confirmed disease of public
health concern. The most immediate
purpose of infectious disease surveillance is the management and control of
communicable disease.
The Belmont County Health Department public health nurses gather information to
provide management of these infectious diseases for the health and well being of
our citizens in Belmont County. All services are confidential. For more
information, contact the health department at (740) 695-1202 extension 29.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing is offered every Monday, Tuesday
and Friday except legal holidays. Appointments are not necessary. Cost is $5 for
a one-step test and $10 for a two step test.
