- the pursuit and encouragement of research into all aspects of Coccidioides sp. and the diseases that it causes.
The VFCE is the only center of its type and is a regional, national and international resource. It provides a multi-faceted awareness program to the public, medical practitioners and health care workers. The VFCE operates an informational HOTLINE [(520) 629-4777] for information about the disease, its diagnosis and treatment, as well as referrals to the Valley Fever Clinics and physicians. The VFCE maintains a website (English and Spanish) and answers questions by electronic mail [ vfever@email.arizona.edu ]. Approximately 2,750 client contacts are now handled annually. The VFCE staff presents programs on Valley Fever and risk management to medical practitioners, in-service and CME accredited courses, poster presentations, health-fair exhibits and general presentations to corporate and community groups. An informational brochure is distributed on an ongoing basis to individuals, libraries, retirement communities, RV parks, clinics, hospitals, tourist and visitor bureaus, schools, civic organizations, insurance companies and businesses.
