Communicable Disease Program

Purpose

To prevent and control infectious disease. Early identification and timely reporting of communicable disease is essential in order to minimize the impact on the community and protect the public's health.

Mission

The mission is to prevent the spread of communicable or infectious diseases.

There are more than 30 communicable or infectious diseases that are reportable as mandated under New York State Public Health Law. The health department is required to investigate each of these reports. The purpose of the investigation is to try to determine the source of exposure to the disease and prevent further spread. Follow-up is initiated upon receipt of the report, which usually comes from a laboratory, physician, hospital, or other location that provides health services.

Information About Communicable Diseases

Find more information on a communicable disease on the New York State Department of Health website and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Information for the Medical Provider

Access important health notifications and advisories from the New York State Department of Health and Cortland County Health Department through your NYS Health Commerce Account

Contact Information

Phone: 607-753-5203

Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fees

There is no direct cost to patients.