Contact Information:
Main Number: 352-589-6424
Secured Fax Number: 352-589-1325
Staff:
Sarah Matthews, M.P.H.
Telephone: 352-589-6424 x2291
Cindy D. Siegenthaler
Telephone: 352-589-6424 x2260
Debra M. Mattas
Telephone: 352-589-6424 x2253
Habibah A. Archer
Telephone: 352-589-6424 x2268
The primary function of the Office of the
Epidemiology and Disease Control is to protect and promote
the health of Lake County residents and visitors. This is
accomplished through the operation of public health surveillance,
field investigations, health assessments, emergency preparedness
activities, and epidemiologic studies. Information from
these activities is provided in a timely fashion to partners
within the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), other agencies,
researchers, and the public. This information is used to
identify Lake County residents and visitors at increased
health risk, to assess causality and to recommend preventive
measures to decrease the burden of disease and injury.
Goals
• Conduct surveillance activities to ensure a timely
and focused response to natural and man-made public health
issues and emergencies
• Provide technical support to Lake County health care
providers in the management of diseases of public health
importance
• Collect, analyze and disseminate public health data
of interest to Lake County
• Strengthen LCHD public health capacity through research,
consultation and training
The OEDC staff members are engaged in a wide array of activities,
including but not limited to:
• Surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases
and conditions.
• Field investigation of case and outbreak situations.
• Analysis and distribution of public health data via
publications, presentation and reports.
• Bioterrorism preparedness and response activities.
• Asthma surveillance and education.
• Hepatitis A, B and C testing, counseling and education.
• Lead poisoning prevention services, such as screening,
surveillance, case management, and home environmental inspection.
• Community outreach and health education activities.
We are located at 16140 US Hwy 441 Eustis, FL. 32726
Phone: 352-589-6424
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) also
has a web site www.doh.state.fl.us
where you can find more health information, statistics,
and a list of county health departments. During a health
emergency, the DOH may issue a local, regional, or statewide
health advisory. Health advisories can be found on the DOH
web site.
After cases are reported to the State Health
Office, they are forwarded to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Click here
to visit the CDC web page.
There are other communicable diseases such
as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS
that are covered under Chapter 64D-3.
What does the TB Program do?
To identify, treat and prevent the spread
of tuberculosis disease in Osceola County and control its
public health threat.
To ensure the identification and treatment
of all persons with active tuberculosis disease.
To ensure that persons at high risk of
progressing towards the disease are identified and receive
prophylaxis thereby preventing future occurrence of tuberculosis
disease in the county.
For HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) reporting,
use this Form. The completed form can be faxed to 850-414-8103
or mailed to 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-19, Tallahassee,
FL 32399-1716. Phone number is 850-245-4303.
If you are a medical provider
needing to report one of Florida’s reportable diseases/conditions
after normal business hours, please call: 352-589-6424.
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