FAQs

  1. How Do I Apply for a Position at JCPH?
  2. Report a HIPAA Violation?
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  1. Can I make an appointment just to talk about different birth control options?
  2. Do I have to get a pap smear before starting birth control?
  3. Do I need a pap smear every year?
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  1. What is recyclable in Jefferson County?
  2. What should I do if I see an algae bloom in a pond or lake?
  3. Are there any open positions on the Environmental Health Team?
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  1. Can I make an appointment just to talk about different birth control options?
  2. Do I have to get a pap smear before starting birth control?
  3. Do I need a pap smear every year?
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  1. What is foodborne Illness (infection, disease)?
  2. What are the most common foodborne diseases?
  3. How many cases of foodborne disease are there in the United States?
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  1. How do public health departments track foodborne diseases?
  2. What is a foodborne disease outbreak and why do they occur?
  3. Why do public health officials investigate outbreaks?
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  1. How does food become contaminated?
  2. There is only so much the consumer can do. How can food be made safer in the first place?
  3. What is CDC doing to control and prevent foodborne disease?
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  1. Is someone available to answer my questions?
  2. I am looking at a piece of property to buy. What kind of system will I need?
  3. What is the ‘OSS Onsite Septic’ fee on my tax statement?
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  1. How often do I need my septic tank pumped?
  2. Who should I call to pump my septic tank?
  3. How much does it cost to have my tank pumped?
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  1. If people are living on a property without an on-site sewage system, what can I do about that?
  2. I see sewage running into the ditch or onto the beach, what can I do about that?
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  1. My septic system is working fine. Why do I have to have it inspected?
  2. How often does a septic system need to be inspected?
  3. Does my tank need to be pumped every time it is inspected?
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  1. What is WIC?
  2. How Do I Sign up for WIC?
  3. Do I qualify for WIC?
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