Harris County - Houston Disease Reporting Contacts

City of Houston

Reporting Resources

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: www.houstonhealth.org/