Public Health Issues In Texas

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News & Alerts Texas DSHS

(8 days ago) WEBStay up to date on news and health issues that impact Texas. Our news releases, news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you in the know about public health in Texas. news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts

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Community Health Profiles and Reports

(6 days ago) WEBHealth Disparities Profiles. The Health Disparities and Equity Trends and Data reports present the most current information on disparities and equity in …

https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/data-reporting/planning-evaluation-research/community-health-profiles-reports

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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee - Texas …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) 2020 Report is in response to Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 117.103, which requires the PHFPC to submit a …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2021-Reports/PHFPC-Report-2020.pdf

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Fine Particles Kill Thousands of Texans a Year. It’s Likely to Get

(6 days ago) WEBA Public Health Watch analysis conducted by two researchers shows that Texans need the extra protection. Their analysis estimates that 8,405 Texans died in …

https://publichealthwatch.org/2023/10/23/texas-fine-particles-pollution-health-deaths/

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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

(7 days ago) WEBWelcome to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Discover the public health services and resources we offer to promote the health of Texans. Office of Border Public Health ; Texas Center for …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/

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Office of Border Public Health Texas DSHS

(Just Now) WEBThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) border area is defined as the area within 100 kilometers (or 62 miles) of the Rio Grande in the La Paz Agreement of 1983. …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/border-health

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Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, …

(2 days ago) WEBThe average annual temperature in Texas is expected to be 3 degrees warmer by 2036 than the average of the 1950s, the report found. The number of 100 …

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/07/texas-climate-change-heat-water/

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How underfunding public health left Texas unprepared …

(3 days ago) WEBTexas spent about $17 per person on public health funding in 2019, ranking 40th among states and Washington, D.C., according to the State Health Access Data Assistance Center at the University of

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/17/texas-coronavirus-health-funding/

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TEXAS RESIDENTS' VIEWS ON STATE HEALTH POLICY …

(2 days ago) WEBthe 2020 Texas Health Policy survey, Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) and SSRS report Texans’ opinions on a variety of state health policy issues. The present report is …

https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Texas-Residents-Views-on-Health-Policy-2020-FINAL.pdf

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Everything’s bigger in Texas, including health problems

(8 days ago) WEBEverything’s bigger in Texas, including health problems. Many Texans struggle to get care and pay bills. This story is from Kaiser Health News. The booming …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/everythings-bigger-texas-including-health-problems/story?id=59868486

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Analysis: A health care problem too big for the Texas Legislature

(5 days ago) WEBTexas, unlike all but 11 other states, hasn’t expanded its Medicaid program. And it also hasn’t addressed the problem that’s supposed to help solve: The state’s …

https://www.texastribune.org/2022/03/21/texas-medicaid-insurance/

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Public Health; Public Health in Texas; infectious disease; infectious

(6 days ago) WEBAdditional Public Health Resources. What Physicians Need to Know About Texas Organ Donation TMA supports the ethical principles of organ donation and access to life …

https://www.texmed.org/publichealth/

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Texas Border - Texas Department of State Health Services …

(4 days ago) WEBU.S.-Mexico Binational Coordination •Origin: In 1991, the 72nd Texas Legislature enacted Health and Safety Code, Section 12.071: •“The department shall establish and maintain …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2021-Reports/DSHS-Presentation_House-Committee-on-Public-Health_BorderPublicHealth_10052021.pdf

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The Deadly Toll of Fine-Particle Pollution in Texas - Public Health …

(Just Now) WEBThe Deadly Toll of Fine-Particle Pollution in Texas. by Luke Bryan October 19, 2023. This interactive map shows how Texans are affected by the fine particles they …

https://publichealthwatch.org/2023/10/19/texas-map-particulate-pollution-deaths/

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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(1 days ago) WEBNationwide, the rate of violence for health care workers increased more than 60% between 2011 and 2018, and the federal Occupational Safety and Health …

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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Texas Public Health Coalition

(2 days ago) WEBThe Texas Public Health Coalition consists of more than 30 health professional organizations and health-focused organizations dedicated to disease prevention and …

https://www.txphc.org/

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Population Health Issues Houston Health Department

(2 days ago) WEBThe Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research for Effectiveness comprises epidemiologists, statisticians, and GIS analysts who collaborate with multiple partners to …

https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/data-reporting/planning-evaluation-research

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City launches ‘SA Forward’ plan to grow Metro Health - KSAT.com

(4 days ago) WEBBut even as San Antonio Metropolitan Health District counted more than 530,000 cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, the health issues that plagued the city …

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/04/05/city-launches-sa-forward-plan-to-grow-metro-health/

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About — Texas Public Health Coalition

(7 days ago) WEBDevelop leadership and consensus among health professionals and health-focused groups on critical public health issues. Prioritize and advocate for statewide policies, …

https://www.txphc.org/about

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Racial disparities in health care persist in Texas, new study finds

(8 days ago) WEBAnother reason for the disparities between groups is racism and discrimination in the health care system. Patients of color experience worse care for …

https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2024-04-18/racial-disparities-health-care-texas

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Texas Legislator ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Public Health Watch

(3 days ago) WEBA Texas state representative said she will address some of the problems Public Health Watch uncovered in its recent investigation of chronic pollution in east …

https://publichealthwatch.org/2022/06/22/harris-county-pollution-texas-legislature/

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1 in 5 Texas households with young kids struggle with child care

(1 days ago) WEBAcross the country, Texas has one of the highest rates for uninsured young children, with nearly 200,000 of those younger than 6 going without health insurance, …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2024/04/24/1-in-5-texas-households-with-young-kids-struggle-with-child-care-survey-finds/

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Texas’ 2024 political issues: border security, abortion, school

(8 days ago) WEBSome political issues in 2023, such as school vouchers and border security, drew attention throughout the year. And others, like turmoil seen at the Houston school …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/01/texas-political-issues-2024/

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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies The Texas …

(3 days ago) WEBTrain select district employees to recognize potential harm posed by a student’s mental health or substance abuse; Give an up-to-date map of school …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/24/texas-public-school-safety-guide/

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UnitedHealth Group Updates on Change Healthcare Cyberattack

(8 days ago) WEBUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work …

https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/2024/2024-04-22-uhg-updates-on-change-healthcare-cyberattack.html

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Fact Sheet on FTC’s Proposed Final Noncompete Rule

(6 days ago) WEBReduced health care costs: $74-$194 billion in reduced spending on physician services over the next decade. New business formation: 2.7% increase in the rate of …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/fact-sheet-ftcs-proposed-final-noncompete-rule

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