The Office of Public Health Investigations and Epidemiology (OPHIE) conducts disease surveillance; investigates disease outbreaks for rural counties; and provides timely, relevant data and statistics to support public health stakeholders. OPHIE records and analyzes reportable disease information, analyzes data from disease investigations, identifies risk factors, provides education and recommendations on disease prevention, and works with appropriate agencies to enforce communicable disease laws. Statutory Authority: NRS 439 and NRS 441A.