Epidemiology
Susan D. Lutes, MPH
Regional Epidemiologist II
Susan.lutes@ky.gov
(606) 464-2492
Cell: (606) 233-8896
Vital Statistics / Surveillance
A valuable service provided by The Kentucky River District Health Department, included are:
- Recording of all births and deaths in our seven county coverage area;
- Providing verification of births and deaths;
- Tracing statistical data regarding communicable diseases, causes of death, ages of mothers, etc.
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/default.aspx
Communicable Diseases
Reportable Disease Notifications
Physicians, hospitals, and laboratories report communicable diseases as required by 902 KAR 2:020 to the Epidemiology unit of the health department. Qualified health department staff persons provide investigation of the cases and report the communicable diseases to the state office which reports to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medical Providers, hospitals, or laboratories who are reporting a communicable disease can download and fill out the Kentucky Reportable Disease (EPID 200) Form
Our Regional Epidemiologist can be contacted at 606-668-3185
Staff can be reached for reporting or for consultation using the information below:
During Operating Hours:
Phone: 606-668-3185
Fax: 606-668-6076
After Hours:
Kentucky Department for Public Health , Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning
Phone: 1-888-973-7678
or 1-502-564-3418
Fax: 1-502-696-3803