Communicable Diseases
Protecting the Health of Henry County Residents
The Henry County Health Department tracks, investigates, and helps prevent the spread of communicable diseases in our community. Our team works closely with healthcare providers, schools, and the Indiana Department of Health to monitor disease outbreaks and ensure timely response and education.
What Are Communicable Diseases?
Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens that can be spread from person to person, animal to person, or through contaminated food, water, or surfaces.
Examples include:
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Hepatitis A, B, and C
- Measles
- Mumps
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Meningitis
- COVID-19
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Foodborne illnesses
- Influenza
- MRSA
What We Do:
- Investigate and follow up on reported disease cases
- Notify individuals of potential exposures
- Educate the public on prevention and treatment
- Support healthcare providers with reporting and guidance
- Coordinate with the Indiana Department of Health on outbreak response
Reporting a Communicable Disease
If you are a healthcare provider, school, or lab and need to report a communicable disease case, please call us at: (765) 521-7059, option 3
Fax reports to: (765) 521-7055
Communicable Disease Personnel
(765) 521-7059 Option 3, Ext. 4209
Helpful Links & Resources
After-Hours Assistance (24-Hour Local Hotline)
For urgent concerns outside of normal business hours, including questions about animal bites, bats, or other potential communicable disease exposures, please contact:
Susan Sailer Dwyer, Epidemiologist (765) 360-9615