Field Epidemiology Services Program

The Field Epidemiology Services Program provides trained field epidemiologists to support epidemiological activities of local health departments. Field epidemiologists are the "boots on the ground" regionally for the state health department and serve as a liaison between the local health departments and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The four primary areas of support include:

  • Investigation of complex or unusual infectious disease cases and large or complicated outbreaks
  • Reporting and surveillance for reportable diseases
  • Data analysis and reporting 
  • Public health training and education

See the complete list of services (PDF).

Field Epidemiology Regional Services Map

View the full-sized printable map (PDF).

Field Epidemiology Regional Services Map

Events & Resources for Local Health Departments

  1. Webinars
  2. Meetings
  3. Conferences
  4. Resources

2023 Webinars

WEEKLY

Contact your Regional Public Health Nurse for PH2 webinar information and invites.  

  • LHD Webinar: Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
  • Public Health Power Hour (PH2): Mondays at 3 p.m.

MONTHLY

  • Population Health Call: First Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.
  • Epi Chat: Third Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Contact your Field Epi (PDF) for the Zoom invite. Note: This meeting encompasses all regions.


For a comprehensive list of meetings and webinars, see KDHE's local public health calendar.