Services are provided through a partnership between the state, district offices, and the counties.
Most services are available at no charge or a small fee based upon income.
Disease Control Public health provides for the protection of the general public through the detection, control, and eradication of diseases which are transmitted to people. Clients are provided information on prevention, the benefits of early treatment and referrals to care and other needed services. Medical care, pharmaceuticals, dental services, mental health counseling, case management and many other support services are provided to persons living with HIV disease through HIV care consortia, patient care networks and county health departments. In addition, children attending a child care facility are required to be immunized against diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae type b, measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus. Testing and treatment is provided to protect sex partners and unborn children from the serious effects that may result from untreated syphilis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases.