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Dunn County Health Department explains communicable‑disease surveillance; WEDS follow‑up operates with limited state funding
Summary
Health department director outlined communicable‑disease surveillance work using the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance system (WEDS), noting statutory reporting requirements, limited state general purpose revenue funding ($4,500), and the department’s reliance on levy and nursing staff for follow‑up.
The Dunn County Health Department described its communicable‑disease surveillance and control activities to the county board, emphasizing statutory responsibilities, routine case follow‑up, outbreak control and limited state funding for the program.
“Kudos to our nurses,” Health Department Director Katie Gallagher told supervisors while outlining the program. “We get a whopping $4,500 from the state. That's GPR funding. And…
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