State Influenza Information

• Current Influenza Data 2008-2009

High-Risk Groups

Hepatitis C Exposures

NC Vector Borne Diseases Memo

Rabies Vaccine Shortage

August ASP Newsletter

Reportable Communicable Diseases in North Carolina

• Changes in North Carolina Reporting

• North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention & Care

Newest State Recommendations for Community Acquired MRSA

James Butcher, RN, BSN, CIC
Jim Butcher serves as a liaison between local and state public health agencies and the hospital system.  He enhances the communication among the clinicians, hospitals and the public health system and participates in a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring community-acquired infections and potential bio-terror events.  Jim assists the local health departments with public health investigations and provides education and heightened awareness for diseases of public health importance.

Cape Fear Valley Health System
Infection Control

Phone: (910) 609-6040

E-mail: jbutcher@capefearvalley.com

 Education:

Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing - Graduated 1981

State University of New York at Buffalo - Graduated 1995 with BSN

Certified in Infection Control - 1997