Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis Control
The Disease Control and Prevention's goal is to protect our community from the spread of communicable diseases through education, treatment, and promotion of safe prevention practices.
Hours of Service & Contact Information
Communicable Disease Control:
8:30AM - 5:00PM |
Contact Information:
Epidemiologist
Email | P: (913) 573-6712 | F: (913) 573-6744 |
Tuberculosis Clinic:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:30AM-12:00PM & 3:00PM-5:00PM
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After-Hours Emergency Hotlines:
Wyandotte County Communicable Disease Control: (913) 573-8877
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: 1 (877) 427-7317 |
Staff member are available (24) hours a day, (7) days a week. Hotlines are used to report immediately notifiable diseases, communicable disease outbreaks, and any other urgent communicable disease matter occurring outside of our normal business hours.
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Disease investigation and surveillance:
- Treatment of some communicable diseases
- Health education
- Collaboration with local health professional, health clinics, and the state health department
- Food borne illness investigation
- Tuberculosis disease case management, treatment, and testing
Quarertly Wyco Epi News:
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Reporting Forms:
Providers: Sign up for Kansas Health Alert Network
Additional Information:
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Is there a fee?
Most services are without a fee. Some services require a nominal fee.
Eligibility Requirements to Receive Service include:
All services are open to the public.
Are appointments necessary?
Appointments are not necessary. You may walk-in anytime during regular business hours.
