Disease Investigation

Program Overview

The epidemiology or disease investigation staff, works within the community along with state partners to detect, control and prevent the spread of communicable, or infectious diseases. Staff monitor communicable disease reports, investigate illnesses and utilize consistent reporting from local partners to monitor the health of our community.

Surveillance Sites

Epidemiologists collect disease data from a number of community partners including the following:

• Public schools
• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals
• Large employers
• Daycares
• Physician clinics