Epidemiology Services

Epidemiology and Community Health Division provides infectious and chronic disease investigation, management, education, and prevention services for the county population.

Epidemiology staff perform routine surveillance for over 70 notifiable diseases and provide key disease prevention and health of the community.

Notifiable Disease Epidemiology, Tuberculosis Control, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Hepatitis Control, and Refugee Health are the key programmatic areas in the Epidemiology Division.

In addition to these program areas, Epidemiology staff: investigate reports of reportable diseases such as Norovirus, Head lice, and community associated MRSA, complete data requests from community partners and the general population; provide infection control guidance and trainings, and collaborate with the county school system to control the spread of infectious diseases in the school population.

Programs

• Tuberculosis Control (Preventive Health Clinic)
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Hepatitis Control
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Food & Waterborne Illness Hotline (770.339.4BUG)
• Notifiable Disease Epidemiology
• Infection Control
• Emerging Pathogens & Disease Updates

Publications

• 2017 – 2018 Epidemiology Annual Report
• 2016 Epidemiology Annual Report 
• 2015 Epidemiology Annual Report
• 2014 Epidemiology Annual Report
• 2013 Epidemiology Annual Report
• 2015 Gwinnett County Health Profile – Sexually Transmitted Infections
• 2015 Gwinnett County Health Profile – Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• 2015 Newton County Health Profile – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• 2015 Newton County Health Profile – Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• 2015 Rockdale County Health Profile – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• 2015 Rockdale County Health Profile – Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Health Data

OASIS: Online Analytical Statistical Information System is the Gergia Department of Public Health’s data warehouse.  Click here to find out more about what health data is available using a suite of interactive tools.

Community Health Dashboard: This interactive dashboard gives the community access to health data indicators and allows residents to stay informed about what is happening in their county. Click here to learn about infectious diseases in the district.

Data Requests: The district epidemiology program processes all public health data requests in the order they are received, although preference will be given to internal programs and emergent issues. Once a request is submitted, you will receive a response via email within 2 business days of submission to provide an approximate timeline for delivery of data/information requested. Time to completion of the request will depend on the complexity of the request, the priority of the item, and the current workload of staff. If you have any questions regarding your data request or about the process please email the district epidemiologist working on your request. (NOTE: We do not release individual-level data. Data may be limited to protect confidentiality. Not all requests can be filled due to limitations on the data available.)

• Data Request Form

Additional Resources

PHIP:  To inquire about additional data not available through OASIS, please visit the Georgia Department of Public Health’s online Public Health Information Portal by clicking here.

Georgia DPH:  The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead state agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.  Locally, DPH funds and collaborates with Georgia’s 159 county health departments and 10 public health districts.  For more information about the Georgia Department of Public Health, its programs and resources, please visit their website by clicking here.