Protecting People and Health

Our Epidemiology & Infectious Disease team watches for threats and acts fast — so you and your community stay safe.

Our Mission
We monitor, investigate, and respond to diseases and health threats across our 16-county region.
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How we protect you:

• We track disease trends and detect unusual health events early.
• We investigate outbreaks and help stop the spread of disease.
• We advise doctors, laboratories, facilities and the public on prevention, testing and control.
• We release clear data and information to keep you informed.

Every day, our work helps:

• Reduce illness and save lives by catching problems early.
• Prevent larger outbreaks that disrupt communities and cost money.
• Support your healthcare providers with guidance when things go wrong.
• Keep public spaces safe — from schools to workplaces to homes.

What you can do:

• Get your vaccines and screenings when recommended.
• Practice good hygiene — hand-washing, staying home when sick.
• Report unusual illness in your family or community to your health department.
• Stay informed — we’ll post alerts and updates when there’s a risk.

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.

To report a disease or outbreak:

• Online: State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS)
• 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
• Phone: 912-285-6022
• After hours: 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584)

How to report HIV:

https://dph.georgia.gov/reporting-forms-data-requests

Disease Reporting At-A-Glance

Reportable Disease List

The Acute Disease Epidemiology A-Z Site Index

Additional Resources:

• Ga Dept. of Public Health
• OASIS – Online Analytical Statistical Information System
• Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization

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