The State Epidemiologist is in the Office of the Secretary and is responsible for integrating epidemiologic services throughout each division in the Department. Infectious disease investigations are coordinated through the Office of Disease Prevention . Laboratory support for many investigations is provided by the State Public Health Laboratory . Foodborne disease investigations often involve the Office of Health Protection .
Vital statistics are very important to epidemiologists, as well.
The department's Chronic Disease Epidemiologist works in the Division of Health and Medical Services, providing support for the chronic disease and injury programs in the Office of Health Promotion . Subscribe to the email Epidemiologic Update Epidemiologic Services South Dakota Department of Health 600 E. Capitol.