The Epidemiology Branch of the Community Preparedness section provides services to 37 of
49 counties in the North Texas Region (PDF file) by active involvement in core epidemiology functions including:
- Public Health Surveillance
- Outbreak Response and Field Investigation
- Epidemiological Studies
DSHS PHR 2-3 Epidemiology Staff Contacts
| Name |
Title |
Phone |
E-Mail |
|
Heidi Honza, MPH, CIC |
Chief Epidemiologist, Manager
|
817-264-4550 |
Heidi.Threadgill@dshs.texas.gov |
| David Retana, MPH, CPH |
Epidemiologist III |
817-264-4656
|
David.Retana@dshs.texas.gov
|
| Thi Dang, MPH, CHES, CIC |
Healthcare Associated Infections Epidemiologist |
817-264-4585 |
Thi.Dang@dshs.texas.gov |
|
Kelsey Tatum, MPH, CIC |
Epidemiologist II, Vaccine Preventable Diseases Lead |
817-264-4569 |
Kelsey.Tatum@dshs.texas.gov
|
Gerline Casseus, MPH
|
Epidemiologist II, Enteric/GI Illness Lead |
817-264-4657 |
Gerline.Casseus@dshs.texas.gov |
|
Scott Mize, MPH
|
Epidemiologist II, Invasive/Respiratory Lead & Influenza Surveillance Coordinator |
817-264-4706 |
Scott.Mize@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Steven Pulvino, MPH, CIC, CPH |
Epidemiologist II, Disaster Epidemiologist |
817-264-4890 |
Steven.Pulvino@dshs.texas.gov
|
| Joshua Hall, MPH |
Epidemiology Specialist, NBS Coordinator, Hepatitis B&C Lead |
817-264-4639 |
Joshua.Hall@dshs.texas.gov |
| Vacant |
Epidemiology Branch Administrative Assistant |
817-264-4541 |
|
24/7 Disease Reporting: 817-822-6786 | Secure Fax: 817-264-4557 | Contact us at:
HSR2-3.EpiReporting@dshs.texas.gov
Disease reporting contact information for all Region 2/3 Local Health Departments and a list of other DSHS departmental reporting phone and fax numbers can be accessed
here (PDF file).