Whitman County Updates Notifiable Disease Reporting

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  Whitman County Public Health updated its list of notifiable conditions for healthcare providers on August 13, 2026.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The updated guidelines specify which illnesses require immediate reporting to local health officials.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The updated guidelines include diseases like measles, meningococcal disease, and certain types of E. coli infections.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Providers must report these conditions within 24 hours or immediately for urgent cases.“Immediately Notifiable Requires a phone call to reach a live person at the local health jurisdiction, 24/7. Must be reported as soon as clinically suspected.”
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  The county’s Disease Prevention team can be contacted at [email protected] for non-emergency reporting.“You can reach our Disease Prevention team at [email protected] or securely via fax at (509) 397-6239.”
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  The county’s Disease Prevention team can be contacted by phone at (509) 332-6752 during business hours for non-emergency reporting.“For time-sensitive matters during our normal business hours, you can reach us at (509) 332‑6752.”