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The division of Epidemiology
and Disease Control:
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Conducts disease
surveillance activities
of reportable
communicable
diseases/conditions that
occur in Palm Beach
County (PBC).
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Conducts epidemiological
investigations and
follow-up of
diseases/conditions or
outbreaks to determine
and institute control
and prevention measures.
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Reviews and identifies
trends of health
indicators in the
county.
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Conducts enhanced
surveillance of PBC
hospital emergency room
visits through ESSENCE
(Electronic Surveillance
System for the Early
Notification of
Community Based
Epidemics) to detect
possible bioterrorism
events, disease
outbreaks or other
events of public health
significance.
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Participates in
preparedness planning,
response and recovery
efforts in dealing with
potential threats and
disasters of all kinds.
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Provides education and
information on diseases
and disease prevention
to residents, visitors,
medical providers, and
community partners.
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Publishes and
disseminates public
health information,
statistical reports,
annual reports, health
alerts, education
material, EpiCenter
newsletter, and
Prevention Pointers web
posting.
Contact
Epidemiology at:
Division
of Epidemiology &
Disease Control
800 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 671-4184
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