Nursing/Medical Division - Communicable Diseases

The purpose of this program is to prevent the spread of serious infectious diseases. Area physicians and hospitals are required to notify the Health District within certain time frames for certain suspected and confirmed cases of communicable diseases. Often times area laboratories, school officials, and/or families will report such disease to the health department.

Health department personnel investigate and follow up on all reports of communicable diseases to assure that the case is under medical supervision and following appropriate medication/restriction orders and spread of the disease is prevented. Some diseases require notification and possible treatment of patient contacts (e.g. family, friends, etc.).

Early identification of infected persons employed in sensitive occupations (e.g. direct food handling, care givers, hospital workers, etc.) is essential to prevent further spread of diseases. Teaching is provided to help prevent further outbreaks of the disease and to give instructions on specifics regarding disease, including infection control techniques.

Questions about communicable diseases can be emailed to immunization@huroncohealth.com or call 419-668-1652.