Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information about what to do if you're sick, testing, symptoms, prevention tips and more is at
dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus.
Carlos Plasencia, MD, MSPH
Regional Medical Director
Greta Etnyre, MS, RD, REHS/RS
Deputy Regional Director
Region 6/5 South is one of eleven Public Health Regions of the Department of State Health Services, the state governmental agency responsible for bringing integrated health services to the citizens of Texas. State, Regional and Local public health partners work together to assure the provision of essential public health services to an estimated five million Texans in the 16 county area of southeast Texas. Working together, regional staff assesses and assures the health of the diverse communities in the Southeast.
Reqional Main Office:
Department of State Health Services, PHR 6/5
Mail Code 1906
5425 Polk St, Suite J
Houston, Texas 77023
Phone: 713-767-3000
Fax: 713-767-3049
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