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Epidemiology &
Disease Intervention Services
Epidemiology is the study of
the patterns and distribution of health and illness in a population and
determination of the factors that influence population health.
Disease Intervention Services represents the department's coordinated
effort to control communicable disease, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted
diseases, tuberculosis, and vaccine-preventable diseases.
The primary responsibilities of the
Office of Epidemiology and Disease Intervention Services are:
- Develop and maintain public health
surveillance systems.
- Investigate and respond to reports
of communicable diseases and conditions.
- Field investigations of cases and
outbreak situations.
- Analyze and distribute public
health data.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and
response activities.
- Conduct influenza surveillance and
education.
- Conduct community outreach health
education activities.
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More info on Reportable Diseases & Conditions...
SCHD Epidemiology & Disease
Intervention Services:
(941) 861-2873 (from 8am to 5pm, M-F)
(941) 861-2900 (Emergency, after hours or on holidays)
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