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Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement Program
Funding Initiated In 1998
FY05 Funding July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 - $380,942
Activities Proposed for FY 05
Food Safety, Influenza Surveillance and Response, National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, West Nile Virus, and General Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity
Key Performance Indicators
Food Safety
- Timeliness is a key component to properly manage foodborne outbreak investigations, assessments will be made accordingly.
Influenza Surveillance and Response
- Early detection of activity would allow more time for prevention messages to have an impact.
National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
- Documentation through CDC's annual progress report and continued collaboration through conference calls with CDC/CSC support teams.
West Nile Virus
- Early Detection and reporting improvements will be observed.
General Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity
- Attend annual CDC conference.
Contact Information and Links
Chris Carlson, MS
Program Director
South Dakota Department of Health
615 E 4th Street
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
South Dakota Department of Health: http://www.state.sd.us/doh/
