Georgia Department of Human Resources
Acute Disease Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health
2 Peachtree Street, NW, 14-214
Atlanta,
GA
USA
30303
Email:
wpcameron@dhr.state.ga.us
Biographical Sketch:
2005- present -- Lead Syndromic Surveillance Program Coordinator for Georgia Division of Public Health
Liaison to 18 Health Districts, the State Public Health Office of Preparedness and many stakeholders for Syndromic Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness
Recruited facilities for participation in the Syndromic Surveillance Program throughout Georgia in coordination with local District Epidemiologists and their healthcare partners
Provided training and education to Health Care Data Providers, Public Health District Epidemiologists, Public Health Liaisons, and Emergency Preparedness Coordinators in state and local jurisdictions to increase their capabilities and knowledge about syndromic surveillance and its use as a tool to aid in daily disease surveillance efforts
Monitored and provided analytic support interpreting and responding to Syndromic Surveillance flags, locally and statewide
Developed adaptable response flag/ trigger protocols for use by District- and State-level Public Health epidemiologists to guide interpretation of data and flags