Harris County - Houston Disease Reporting Contacts

When to Report

  • Call Immediately: Please phone report 
  • Within 1 work day: Phone or Fax report 
  • Within 1 week: Fax or Mail report 

Contact Information

County:Harris                                                                    
Type of Public Health Entity:Local Health Department 
Name of Public Health Entity:Houston (City of) Department of Health
Lead Epidemiology Contact Name:Kirstin Short
Lead Epidemiology Contact Phone Number:(832) 393-5080 
Lead Epidemiology Contact Email:kirstin.short@houstontx.gov
Epidemiology Coverage Area(s):City of Houston
Epidemiology Main Phone Number:(832) 393-5080 
Epidemiology 24/7 Reporting Line:(832) 393-5080  
Epidemiology Fax:(832) 393-5232 
Epidemiology Mailing Address:8000 N Stadium Drive
Houston, Texas 77054 
Epidemiology Website:Houston Health Department