Certified in Disease Intervention

  • Person-centered interviews
  • Collection of enhanced surveillance and community assessment data
  • Contact tracing
  • Field specimen collection
  • Field investigation in outbreaks
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Community outreach
  • Collaboration with medical providers   

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“My career path as a DIS began in 2015 with the State of North Carolina Department of Public Health. Since then, I have held the position of lead DIS in the Raleigh region and helped lead a team of six DIS working over 10 counties.”

André Ivey, BS

Staff Development Coordinator, Raleigh, NC

“[I’ve] worked closely with diverse populations as a DIS, which gave me an in-depth understanding of distinctive challenges and needs for those infected with HIV/STDs, as well as other communicable diseases.”

Barton Brooks, MPH

HIV/STD Program Manager, Denton, TX

“I am dedicated to conducting thorough public health investigations aimed at reducing HIV/STI prevalence within communities. [I have] evaluated and improved existing health surveillance systems, leading to an increase in infectious disease reporting.”

Tametria Samms, MS

Case Manager/First Line Supervisor, Denton, TX

“Possessing over 20 years of experience in public health program management, [I have] served as a Disease Intervention [professional] in Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina, and [have] been involved in managing health promotion initiatives. [I oversee] various functions within the HIV/STI Division, including the supervision of STI investigations, surveillance, and enforcement activities.”

Ray Anderson, MPH, M.Ed., ABA

Senior Health Program Manager