Communicable Disease Clinic (CD)

Contact Person for Referral:
Debbie Spicer, RN
Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Tel: Newport (541) 265-4112 (Monday-Friday)

CD Clinic provides counseling and testing for various contagious or communicable diseases to all ages under age 65.

	Hepatitis B Antibody Test is a blood test for which the client must pay prior to service.
	Hepatitis C Screening is a free blood test, provided to us by the State.
	The CD Clinic also provides testing and treatment for latent or active tuberculosis (TB). Charges for services are on a sliding fee scale but all TB medications are given to the client without a charge.
	Testing for HIV can be done confidentially (like all other LCHHS testing) or anonymously (client does not give his/her name to LCCHS, the client is given a number for identification) if the client prefers. There is no charge for HIV testing, but donations are always welcomed.
	It also offers testing for males and treatment for both males and females (and their partners) who think they have symptoms of or have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (STD). STD treatment is provided at the time of diagnosis with medications kept at the clinic specifically for that purpose. Charges for services are on a sliding fee scale but all STD medications are given to the client without charge.

Interpreting services for Spanish-only speaking clients are available on-site. All CD Clinic services are by appointment at the Newport Public Health Office.