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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.

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News & Alerts

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.

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News Release
News Release
June 20, 2023

State Health Officials Provide Hot Weather Precautions

With excessive heat warnings in effect for most Texas residents, the Texas Department of State Health Services urges people to be aware of the signs of heat illness and take precautions to protect themselves from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Health Advisory
Health Advisory
June 13, 2023

HEALTH ADVISORY: Test Patients with Symptoms of Cyclospora Infection

State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections. In 2022, Texas had more than 600 reported cases of...

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Health Alert
June 9, 2023

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
Health Advisory
June 8, 2023

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...

News Release
News Release
June 5, 2023

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
Health Advisory
June 1, 2023

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...

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News Updates
May 24, 2023

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...

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Health Alert
May 23, 2023

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...

News Release
News Release
May 22, 2023

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.

News Release
News Release
May 18, 2023

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.

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