For Healthcare Providers
Active TB cases (confirmed or suspected) are reportable by phone to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) within (4) hours: call 877-427-7317. Latent TB infection is reportable to KDHE and the Wyandotte County Public Health Department within (24) hours.
Disease Reporting contact information:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
- KDHE Epidemiology Hotline: 877-427-7317 (Answered 24/7)
- KDHE Fax* Number: 877-427-7318
Wyandotte County Public Health Department:
- Disease Reporting Phone Number: (913) 573-6712
- WyCo PHD Disease Reporting Fax* Number: (913) 573-6744*
*If you are faxing information on latent TB infection or another 24-hour reportable condition, please use the Kansas Notifiable Disease Reporting Form. For 4-hour reportable diseases (including confirmed or suspected active TB), please call first instead of faxing, if possible.
More Information on Notifiable Diseases in Kansas
Healthcare providers and other mandated reporters are required to notify public health departments of any suspected or confirmed reportable disease/condition, as defined by Kansas statute and regulation:
KDHE: Disease Reporting for Health Professionals
More Resources on Notifiable Diseases:
Other Resources for Providers