Program Overview
The Southeast Health District (SEHD) epidemiology and infectious disease programs investigate and conduct surveillance for diseases and other health conditions that affect residents throughout the 16-county district. By monitoring and responding to disease events like HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, outbreaks, and biological attacks, appropriate interventions and control measures can be implemented to lessen the health effects on the community and improve the overall health status in the community.
Program activities include:
- Conducting active, passive, and syndromic surveillance to detect diseases and adverse health conditions
- Investigating reports of acute diseases and outbreaks and recommending appropriate prevention, control, and/or treatment measures
- Conducting data analyses and disseminating information from surveillance systems
- Providing guidance for healthcare professionals, facilities, and other agencies and organizations regarding disease prevention, control, and testing
Disease Reporting
All Georgia physicians, laboratories, and other health care providers are required by law (OCGA 31-12-2) to report patients with the conditions listed under Notifiable Disease Reporting Requirements. Both laboratory confirmed and clinical diagnoses are reportable within the specified time interval.
To report a disease or outbreak:
- Online: State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS)
- Phone: 912-285-6022
- Mail or fax completed Case Report Form in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Southeast Health District
Office of Infectious Disease
1115 Church Street – Suite C
Waycross, GA 31501
Fax: 912-338-5309 - After hours: 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584)
How to report HIV:
https://dph.georgia.gov/reporting-forms-data-requests
The Acute Disease Epidemiology A-Z Site Index
Additional Resources:
- GACAPUS.com
- Ga Dept. of Public Health
- OASIS – Online Analytical Statistical Information System
- Centers for Disease Control
- World Health Organization
