Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Teresa Castaneda is an experienced public health professional currently serving as a Communicable Disease Investigator/Prevention Specialist at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District since June 2019, where responsibilities include investigating and reporting on sexually transmitted infections and expanding access to STD testing and treatment through partnerships with community organizations. Previous roles include COVID-19 Lead Investigator, providing guidance and education to long-term care facilities, and Medical Case Manager for Ryan White Part B clients, addressing a wide range of health and social needs. Earlier experience features a Special Project Coordinator role focused on community health assessments and an internship dedicated to communicable disease prevention. Teresa holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has worked since 1937 to prevent disease and promote public health. In 1996, the Champaign County Public Health Department was formed by a referendum of county voters bringing many of the same public health services to Champaign County residents living outside Champaign-Urbana. Together these agencies provide a host of vital services. Public health services include, but are not limited to: dental services; environmental health inspections and permits; disease tracking, reporting, and investigation; HIV counseling and testing, prevention, and management; sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment; family planning services; education and health promotion; preventive services and case management for women; immunizations; and an array of other services to pregnant women, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Mission Statement To improve and advocate for the health, safety and well-being of all people in our community through prevention, education, collaboration, and regulation. Vision Statement CUPHD is the progressive and respected health strategist advocating for equity in health services, accessible nutritional food, and safe and affordable housing so that all residents enjoy optimal health, safety, and well-being. Our Goals To Prevent Disease, Injury, and Disability To Promote Healthy Lifestyles To Provide Early Diagnosis for Improved Health Outcomes and Reduced Health Care Costs