epidemiology {ep´ï-de´me-ol´o-je} 1. the study of the relationships of the various factors determining the frequency and distribution of diseases in human communities. 2. the field of medicine concerned with the determination of the specific causes of localized outbreaks of infection, such as hepatitis, of toxic disorders, such as lead poisoning, or any other disease of recognized etiology. -- Dorland’s Medical Dictionary
Clinical Epidemiology: Healthcare-associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance, Tuberculosis, Newcomer Health
Disease Prevention: HIV/AIDS Programs, STDs, Viral Hepatitis
Immunization: Vaccines for Children, School Requirements, Vaccine Safety, Influenza, Travel
Informatics and Information Services: Meaningful Use, Electronic Reporting
Surveillance & Investigation: Influenza Surveillance, Disease Surveillance Data, Zoonotic Disease
Pharmacy Services: Vaccines, medications, drug information services, and biologics supporting Health Department programs and local health departments
Quick Links and Important Resources
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Healthcare Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance
Reporting Form (Epi-1, Revised 2011) or Reporting Form Portal (Epi-1)
Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS)
Contact Us
Laurie Forlano, DO MPH
Director, Office of Epidemiology
State Epidemiologist
109 Governor Street, 6th Floor East
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-8141
Fax: (804) 864-8139
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