Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement Program
Funding Initiated In 1999

FY05 Funding July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 - $473,814

Activities Proposed for FY 05

Antimicrobial Resistance, Food Safety, Hepatitis Prevention and Control, Influenza Surveillance and Response, National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, and West Nile Virus

Key Performance Indicators

Antimicrobial Resistance

• In 2005 we will work to better understand Wyoming antibiotic prescribing patterns.
• Additional information in report form should be available by the conclusion of 2005.

Food Safety

• Surveillance programs will be monitored continually.

Hepatitis Prevention and Control

• Screening, counseling and testing for Hepatitis will be promoted for persons at risk of infection and transmission.
• Hepatitis information and training, including appropriate risk assessment, and counseling and testing will be available to public and private health care providers.

Influenza Surveillance and Response

• Success will be measured through the correct identification of isolates.

National Electronic Disease Surveillance System

• Continued participation in the NEDSS program.

West Nile Virus

• Continued surveillance under scrutiny of those involved.

Contact Information and Links

Richard Harris
Manager, Public Health Laboratory
Wyoming Department of Health
517 Hathaway Bldg.
2300 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Wyoming Department of Health: http://wdh.state.wy.us/