Physicians and hospitals report communicable diseases as required by state law to the Health Department. Qualified Health Department staff provide investigation of the cases and report the communicable diseases to the state office which reports to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Providers can use the Reportable Disease Form to report a disease (See link below). You may fax this form with all lab work to a secure fax line at 606-349-6518
You may also call 60-349-6212 to report an infection.
If an outbreak of an illness occurs, we want you to be assured that the Magoffin County Health Department has a team ready to take care of you! The Epi-Rapid Response Team (ERRT) is comprised of public health professionals that are specifically trained to work during outbreak situations.
Proper handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of infections! Encourage handwashing throughout the day, before fixing something to eat, and after using the bathroom.
HELPFUL LINKS
Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning Website
Child Fatality Review (CFR) is a process that works to understand child deaths in order to prevent harm to other children. It is a collaborative process that brings people together at a state or local level, from multiple disciplines, to share and discuss comprehensive information on the circumstances leading to the death of a child and the response to that death. These reviews can lead to action to prevent other deaths locally, at a state level and nationally.