Vision

We work with all counties in Public Health Region 11 on issues related to public health emergency preparedness and response, as well as the prevention and control of infectious diseases. We also are trained as a deployable asset to assist with public health emergencies and disease outbreaks in any other part of the state.

Purpose

To promote public health by ensuring that communities are prepared to deal with incidents of bioterrorism and other public health threats and through the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Our mission is accomplished by applying principles of public health to formulate response plans and interventions with county stakeholders.

Activities

• Participate in regional bioterrorism response planning.
• Prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
• Conduct infectious disease surveillance activities and epidemiological investigations.
• Disseminate information on bioterrorism preparedness and response to the community and to other public health professionals, fact sheets, brochures, and formal written documents.

Related Links

• Infectious Disease Reporting in PHR 11 for Health Care Providers - (68 KB PDF, Viewing Information)
• Epidemiology, Zoonosis Control, and Immunizations Programs Call List for Providers in DSHS Region 11- (133 KB PDF, Viewing Information)

Program Contacts

24/7 Epidemiologist On-call:
(956) 421-5559
Fax: (956) 444-3216

Carla Gutiérrez Tyler
Epidemiologist III
Phone: 956-421-5559
carla.tyler@dshs.texas.gov

Laurie Anglin
Epidemiologist
Phone: (956) 421-5544
laurie.anglin@dshs.texas.gov

Ethan Portillo
Epidemiologist II
Phone: (956) 444-3264
ethan.portillo@dshs.texas.gov

Leah Monita
Binational Epidemiologist
Phone: (956) 421-5583
leah.monita@dshs.texas.gov

Elida Torres
Public Health Prevention Specialist
Phone: (956) 421-5558
elida.torres@dshs.texas.gov

Karen Medrano
Public Health Prevention Specialist
Phone: (956) 421-5565
karen.medrano@dshs.texas.gov