by Kendall Beye | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has seen an alarming increase in cases this year within our county. This respiratory illness is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, and while it may start with symptoms similar to a common cold, it can quickly...
by Kendall Beye | May 3, 2024 | Blog
What is Viral Hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflamation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection. Why is an inflamed liver bad? The liver supports more than 500 vital functions in the human body. There are 5 types of viral hepatits, but OCCHD primarily deals...