The Douglas County Health Department will be closed on Thursday, July 17 from 11 am – 2 pm.
The Douglas County Health Department will be closed on Thursday, July 17 from 11 am – 2 pm.
The Douglas County Health Department conducts disease surveillance to control the spread of communicable (contagious) disease. These diseases can be spread in a variety of ways: person to person, contact with animals, or eating contaminated food and water. This includes serious diseases such as E. coli, Salmonella, and rabies.
Illnesses are reported directly to the Douglas County Health Department and discovered through investigations. Communicable disease staff conduct interviews and investigations to learn about disease transmission and prevent further illness in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Health Department now has a single online form for you to report animal encounters, illnesses, and outbreaks. Not sure if you need to report something? Let us know if you experience any of the following: