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The Division of Clinical Epidemiology (DCE) works with partners and applies epidemiologic principles to infectious diseases affecting the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia in healthcare settings and the community, with the mission of improving patient-level outcomes and protecting the population. DCE serves as a resource for health districts and the medical community by providing consultation, training and guidance around four areas of focus: Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance<\/a>,\u00a0Tuberculosis<\/a>, and\u00a0Newcomer Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Direct Program Contacts<\/h3>\n

\"JasieJasie Hearn<\/strong>
\nDivision of Clinical Epidemiology Director
\nPhone<\/strong>: 804-551-1190
\nE-mail<\/strong>: jasie.hearn@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jane Tingley<\/strong>
\nStrategic Projects Manager
\nPhone<\/strong>: 804-664-4758
\nE-mail<\/strong>: jane.tingley@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"DebbieDebbie Clayton<\/strong>
\nDCE Administrative Office Specialist
\nPhone<\/strong>: 804-613-8805
\nE-mail<\/strong>: deborah.clayton@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mailing Address:<\/h3>\n
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Virginia Department of Health
\nDivision of Clinical Epidemiology
\nP.O. Box 2448
\nRichmond, VA 23219<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fax:<\/h3>\n
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HAI\/AR Programs \u2013 (804) 864-8139
\nTB Program \u2013 (804) 416-5178
\nNewcomer Health Program \u2013 (804) 864-7913<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Phone<\/h3>\n
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(804) 864-8141<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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