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Regional and Local Health Operations

Regional and Local Health Operations

Public Health Region 9/10 Programs and Services

Office of Border Public Health - Public Health Region 9/10

Purpose

The Office of Border Public Health (OBPH) is dedicated to environmental, epidemiological, and educational projects specific to the Texas and Mexico border with the goal of fostering a safe and healthy environment and living practices. The OBPH maintains partnerships along the Paso del Norte region to function cooperatively with agencies that serve bi-national populations. The OBPH in region 9/10 attempts to meet the health needs of bi-national communities along the Texas-Mexico border region.

Activities

  • Provide consultative and technical assistance to providers, public health experts, and residences
  • Establish a network of communication with community/migrant health centers and the community
  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to encourage a consolidated and effective approach to public health programs
  • Monitor diseases, conditions, and environmental hazards and prepare periodic reports of these data

OBPH Main Website

Contact Us

401 E. Franklin Ave, Ste. 210  
El Paso, TX 79901
915-834-7690
Fax: 915-834-7844
phr9-10obph@dshs.texas.gov