ep·i·de·mi·ol·o·gy
noun
1 : the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence, prevalence, and control of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease.
2 : the sum of the factors controlling the presence or absence of a disease or pathogen.
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All LENOWISCO health department offices are open from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday – Friday. All offices are closed for state holidays. For specific health service times, see information below. |
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| Lee County Health Department (Map) |
Wise County and City of Norton Health Department (Map) |
Scott County Health Department (Map) |
| 134 Hill ST P.O. Box 247 Jonesville, VA 24263 Phone: (276)-346-2011 Fax: (276)-346-0401 |
134 Roberts ST SW Wise, VA 24293 Phone: (276)-328-8000 Fax: (276)-376-1020 |
190 Beech ST Suite 102 Gate City, VA 24251 Phone: (276)-386-1312 Fax: (276)-386-2116 |
| No Walk-ins On: THURSDAYS | No Walk-ins On: WEDNESDAYS | No Walk-ins On: MONDAYS |
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Extended Evening Hour Clinics are available each month: 4:45—7:30pm |
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| First Monday Each Month | Third Thursday Each Month | Second Thursday Each Month |
Health Care Provider Reporting Information
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH)has established a Virginia Reportable Disease List,which identifies all conditions which are required to be reported to the local health department by state law (Section 32.1-36 of the Code of Virginia and 12 VAC 5-90-80 and 12 VAC 5-12-90 of the Board of Health Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control.)
The LENOWISCO Health District maintains a communicable disease reporting phone line for physicians, laboratories and medical facilities during non-business hours. This phone line is monitored seven days per week.
To report a communicable disease or other public health emergency, please call: 866-531-3068. The Health Department will respond to your message as soon as possible. For all non-emergency communicable disease inquiries, please see below.
Disease Reporting
Virginia Reportable Disease Regulations
Virginia Reportable Disease List
Disease Reporting Forms
Outbreak Reporting Requirements
Virginia Reportable Disease Data
Disease Information
Disease Fact Sheets
Foodborne Diseases
Zoonotic Diseases
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Rabies Toolkit
Influenza Surveillance
Communicable Disease Reference Chart for Schools
Epidemiology Newsletters
Newsletters
Resources
VDH Office of Epidemiology
VDH Resources for Healthcare Professionals
VDH Emergency Preparedness and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention