Major Public Health Reorganization in 2005: Embracing Comprehensive Disease Surveillance

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In late 2005, significant restructuring occurred in public health, integrating all communicable disease surveillance alongside environmental health initiatives. HIV/STD prevention and care were reunited with surveillance efforts, incorporating hepatitis data for a more complete overview. This move aims to address frustrations with outdated databases like STD-MIS and HARS, advocating for a unified data system that provides an integrated view of client health. The reorganization has set the foundation for future improvements anticipated in 2008, although the transition presents challenges for surveillance staff.

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May 01, 2026

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Major Public Health Reorganization in 2005: Embracing Comprehensive Disease Surveillance

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Late 2005 Reorg: Major Changes! • Added All Communicable Disease, Surveillance, and Environmental Health to my world! • Finally reunited HIV/STD Prevention and Care with Surveillance, added Hepatitis • Now that Surveillance is mine…. Sick of STD-MIS, sick of HARS, sick of CTS database, sick of PEMS, love FACTORS….. Can we get one system that shows me the big of the client (data system integration)?! • Surveillance staff a speed bump, but not a barrier…. More to come in 2008!