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Texas Public Health Region 2/3

This page provides information about Texas Public Health Region 2/3.

North Central Texas

Nearly 8 million people live in DSHS North Central Texas Public Health Region (PHR) 2/3, which includes the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. If DSHS North Central Texas was its own state, we would be the 14th largest state based on population size.

DSHS North Central Texas is home to 49 counties, some are urban, most are rural, and a few are frontier. We are the public health services provider for 37 counties. For the other 12 counties, we work together with their local health departments. To serve a region of this size, DSHS North Central Texas has nine field offices, a headquarters and several smaller offices.

Our mission is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans in North Central Texas. 

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Texas Public Health Region 2/3

This page provides information about Texas Public Health Region 2/3.

Services

DSHS and our partners offer services to help protect and improve public health in Texas. Search below to find programs available in your area. 

Programs and Services 

  • Community Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • HIV/STD Services
  • Immunizations 
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program
  • Public Health Nursing Program 
  • Specialized Health and Social Services
  • Texas Health Steps
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination 
  • Zoonosis Control 

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