Physicians, laboratories and hospitals are required by law to report specified diseases of people who live within the City and County of Denver to the Denver Public Health Department. The nurse epidemiologist is responsible for investigating disease outbreaks, educating the public about communicable diseases, and conducting infection control interventions. This is done under the supervision of the Director and Associate Director of Denver Public Health and with support and resources from the Colorado Department of Health and Environmental, Denver Environment Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To report Communicable Diseases call (303) 436-7358.

Laboratory testing must be conducted by your health care provider. Denver residents who do not have a doctor may call the Denver Health clinics to make an appointment. Residents of other counties may call their local health department.

• Jefferson County (303) 271- 5700
• Tri-County (303) 220- 9200 (Douglas, Aurora and Arapahoe)

Sources of Hepatitis Information

• American Liver Foundation (800) 223-0179
• CDC Hepatitis Information (800) 443-7232
• Hepatitis B Coalition (612) 647-9009
• Hepatitis B Foundation (215) 489-4900
• Hepatitis Foundation International (800) 891-0707

For more information on diseases visit:

• The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Web site at www.cdc.gov/health/