Through the Laboratory Information System (LIS), statistical reports are generated which help in the tracking of patients for disease control. Disease surveillance is an important public health function in controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
The data generated through LIS is shared with the Westchester County Department of Health, New York State Department of Health, and other facilities in tracking patients for TB, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Influenza, and more.
Foodborne and waterborne disease outbreaks are investigated in collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Health. Laboratory investigations are an essential component of disease surveillance in investigating food or water-related outbreaks.
Rubella, Measles, and Chicken Pox outbreaks are investigated in collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Health. Sporadic outbreaks occur in the county due to a lack of or insufficient immunity in certain groups of individuals.