Huai Lin, M.D., Ph. D
Regional Epidemiologist
DSHS Health Service Region 6/5S
5425 Polk Ave., Houston, TX 77023
713-767-3232
Fax: 713-767-3006
Anthony O. Eshofonie, M.D., M.P.H
Epidemiologist
DSHS Health Service Region 6/5S
5425 Polk Ave., Houston, TX 77023
713-767-3343
Fax: 713-767-3006
Cell: 832-628-9644
Randy Valcin
Epidemiologist
DSHS Health Service Region 6/5S
5425 Polk Ave., Houston, TX 77023
713-767-3004
713-767-3232
Sandra Cuellar
Epidemiology Investigator
DSHS Health Service Region 6/5S
5425 Polk Ave., Houston, TX 77023
713-767-3010
Fax: 713-767-3006
Toll-Free Disease Reporting Line: 1-800-270-3128
Purpose
The mission of the Epidemiology Program is to protect healthy communities by reducing the burden of illness, hospitalization and death from diseases that are spread person-to-person.
The Epidemiology Program works together with local health departments, health care professionals, hospitals, schools, residential and correctional facilities, county officials, emergency management personnel, employers, and the general public.
Activities
Receive and respond to reports of diseases that can be spread from person-to-person
For cases or outbreaks of illness, identify healthy persons who may be at risk and institute prompt action to prevent the spread of disease
Investigate mysterious or unexplained illnesses that might be spread person-to-person
Track and monitor the amount and type of communicable disease occurring in the community
Monitor emergency room visits in participating hospitals for early detection of events of public health significance
Prepare, through education and training, to deal with a public health emergency, such as an act of bioterrorism or a worldwide outbreak (pandemic) of disease
Safeguard communities from unhealthy conditions following a flood, tornado, or other disaster
Offer guidance and subject matter expertise for the coordination of laboratory testing, prophylaxis, contact tracing, school/work exclusion, isolation and quarantine based on the latest recommendations from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
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