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Stay up to date on news and health issues that impact Texas. Our news releases, news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you in the know about public health in Texas.
Stay up to date on news and health issues that impact Texas. Our news releases, news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you in the know about public health in Texas.
Health Alert: Confirmed case of measles
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a resident of Hood County. The last confirmed measles case in Texas was in 2019.
Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases...
Health Advisory: Potential risk for new mpox cases
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, remains a threat to communities in Texas and the United States. Healthcare professionals should be on guard for a possible resurgence in cases this summer, and at-risk people should take action to prevent themselves...
DSHS Announces 2023–2024 Public Health Fellows
The Texas Department of State Health Services kicked off the 2023–2024 Texas Public Health Fellowship program on June 1. The Texas Public Health Fellowship is a one-year paid, training program for individuals early in their public health careers...
Health Advisory: Shigellosis Outbreak in Lavaca County
The Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Region 8 (DSHS PHR 8) is currently investigating an outbreak of shigellosis in Lavaca County. DSHS PHR 8 is working to identify the source of the outbreak by interviewing individuals who...
Missing Radiographic Camera Found Intact
The radiographic camera reported missing by Statewide Maintenance Company in March has been found intact in Houston. The radioactive material was still sealed in its protective shielding. Since the radiographic camera was not tampered with, there was...
Health Alert: Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local public health departments are investigating an outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients hospitalized in Texas after undergoing...
Emergency Preparation Key As 2023 Hurricane Season Approaches
The 2023 Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, and the Texas Department of State Health Services urges all Texans to prepare now before any Gulf storm threatens our state. The first step is to make a plan.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $9 Million In EMS Student Scholarships
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the Texas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scholarship program.
Rea...
The Texas Department of State Health Services is alerting the public and health care professionals about suspected cases of fungal meningitis among Texas residents who got surgery in Matamoros, Mexico. An ongoing public health investigation has found...
World TB Day Observed at Texas Center for Infectious Disease
TCID commemorates World Tuberculosis Day today with a conference featuring presentations from staff and partners plus tours of the TCID campus in San Antonio.