site map Contact Us Go to Lake County Home
Go to My Florida.Com - Opens in a new window Lake County Logo
Home Meet the Administrator Job Opportunities
Media Relations

 


The primary responsibility of out health personnel lis to monitor communicable diseases and investigate outbreaks.

Epidemiology/Disease Control

 

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.

Links

Site Map | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | ©2006 Lake County Heatlh Department