Whitman County Updates Health Reporting Rules

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  Whitman County Public Health updated its list of notifiable conditions for healthcare providers on September 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The revised list specifies which illnesses require immediate reporting to local health authoritiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The update includes immediate reporting requirements for conditions like anthrax, botulism, and measlesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The update includes 24-hour reporting for diseases such as hepatitis A and salmonellosisNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Healthcare providers must now report cases of certain infections to the local health jurisdiction within specified timeframes“Notifiable Conditions Healthcare Providers & Facilities Notifiable to the local health jurisdiction (LHJ) of the patient’s residence unless otherwise designated.”
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  The county's Disease Prevention team can be contacted at [email protected]“You can reach our Disease Prevention team at [email protected] or securely via fax at (509) 332‑6752.”
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  The county's Disease Prevention team can be contacted by phone at (509) 332-6752“For time-sensitive matters during our normal business hours, you can reach us at (509) 332‑6752.”
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  The county's Disease Prevention team can be contacted during business hours for non-emergency matters“For time-sensitive matters during our normal business hours, you can reach us at (509) 332‑6752.”