Community Health Nurses provide a variety of clinical services and health counseling that focuses on preventing disease.

Contact A Nurse

To speak to a nurse, call (979) 361-4440.

Epidemiology is the branch of public health which deals with the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in a population and the prevention and control of such diseases.

Brazos County Health District (BCHD) epidemiologists are responsible for:

• Receiving and documentation of reportable diseases and conditions.
• Surveillance and monitoring of reportable diseases and conditions.
• Investigation of disease outbreaks.
• Recommendation and implementation of prevention and control measures for notifiable diseases.
• Collection and maintenance of data on notifiable conditions in the county.
• Information of the public on diseases and conditions of public health interest in the county.
• Reporting of notifiable conditions and outbreaks to regional, state and national agencies.
• Collaboration with regional, state and national agencies on public health programs and interventions in Brazos County.

Disease Reporting

Epidemiology Relies Heavily on Disease Reporting

To accomplish our mission of Preventing disease, protecting life and promoting a healthy lifestyle, the BCHD relies heavily on reports of notifiable conditions. Notifiable conditions are a select group of diseases and conditions which are required by law to be reported to the health district and other agencies by healthcare providers, laboratories and other healthcare partners. Public health relies on prompt reporting which is vital for the purposes of data collection, disease surveillance prevention and control, outbreak investigations, public health preparedness and emergency response as well as public health policy formulation.

The Brazos County Health District counts on all healthcare providers and partners in the county to report any confirmed, probable or suspected notifiable condition, outbreak, or unusual expression of illness to it.

For questions, further information or to report a notifiable condition please contact the Brazos County Health District at: 979-361-4440; and fax forms to: 979-823-2275.

Data Over Time

Reported Cases of Diseases

The line graph shows how the number of reported cases changed in 2023 and 2024. It clearly highlights an increase in cases over time for some conditions while slightly variable for others, making it easy to spot key differences between the two years.

The bar chart compares the number of reportable cases in 2023 and 2024, highlighting changes over the two years in Brazos County. Overall, the data shows an increase in reported cases from 2023 to 2024 for salmonella, campylobacter, CRE & pertussis. Other conditions show a slight difference between the two reporting years.

Influenza Data

Brazos County Monthly Influenza Cases from 2020 -2024: The line graph shows the number of influenza cases reported each year from 2020 to 2024. It clearly illustrates how case numbers have risen/varied over time, helping to understand overall trends in flu activity. In the past five seasons Influenza cases were lowest during the 2020-2021 season (when respiratory preventive measures were observed strictly).

Brazos County Monthly Influenza Report: The line graph shows the number of influenza cases reported each month from October 2024 to April 2025. It clearly highlights how flu activity changed throughout the season.

Fact Sheets

• Measles
• West Nile Virus

Our Health Promotion Division includes:

• Texas Healthy Communities
• Workforce Development
• Health Equity Team

The laboratory provides clinical and environmental diagnostic for infectious disease testing.

Compliance and Accreditation

The accuracy of testing is supported by two outside commercial companies’ proficiency testing of medical samples. We are in compliance, for certification, with CLIA for high complexity medical testing. Extensive quality control is done in the lab. We are not a full-service lab and are limited to testing certain infectious diseases and sexually transmitted diseases. Our services include some tests done by reference labs.

Support Services serve as the welcoming face and operational hub of the BCHD. Our team greets all patients, clients, and community partners, ensuring a positive first impression. We handle all incoming calls, providing comprehensive assistance and answering inquiries from patients and clients. Additionally, we offer translation services for Spanish-speaking individuals.

In line with our division’s name, we support all other divisions within the organization. This support includes:

• Gaining a thorough understanding of each division’s functions.
• Processing payments for services rendered by each division.
• Familiarizing ourselves with all intake forms used across various services.
• Scheduling appointments for all the services provided by our different divisions.

Every member of our division is cross-trained, ensuring that we have the essential knowledge to assist in any other division as needed. This cross-training enables us to seamlessly cover for each other, demonstrating our commitment to teamwork. Our primary goal is to support all other divisions and one another.

It’s important to work with your whole family to make sure you’re always ready for any emergency! And here at the Brazos County Health District, we’ve got lots of tips, tools, and best practices to help you make your plan, and to help you survive in an emergency or disaster situation.

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers that help improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC’s goal is to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters, and to support ongoing preparedness initiatives.

Goals of the Brazos County Health District MRC

• Recruit, train, and activate volunteers
• Support public health initiatives
• Supplement response capabilities
• Work in medical support call centers
• Provide first aid 
• Provide community education