Here at Panhandle Health District, we conduct Epidemiological Surveillance, which is the ongoing systematic collection, recording, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data reflecting the current health status of a community or population.
What our EPIDEMIOLOGISTS do
Our team of epidemiologists function as disease detectives that investigate and keep track of the communicable disease cases in the five northern Idaho counties.
Investigate cases of reportable diseases and conditions
Enforce needed restrictions to prevent the spread of certain diseases
Provide education to the public and health care providers
Work with our Public Health Emergency Preparedness section to monitor and prepare for new and emerging diseases
Issue Health Alert Messages to our community partners regarding urgent health matters
Investigate outbreaks of foodborne, waterborne, and respiratory illnesses in our community
Work with our local health care facilities by conducting syndrome surveillance to identify outbreaks and public health emergencies as fast as possible
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