THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION COUNCIL OF TEXAS [Posted 6/11/10]
In 2007 the Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO) convened an "Accreditation Committee" to examine feasibility and interest in pursuing local public health accreditation. Broad discussions were held and the committee addressed the structure of a Texas PHAB-like organization. It was determined that an independently driven accreditation council was needed in Texas that would include many statewide partners with a shared interest in public health. Therefore, the Public Health Accreditation Council (PHACT) was formed in 2007. It is the council's goal to create a system where Local Health Departments in Texas can have the opportunity to implement voluntary accreditation to prepare for the PHAB national accreditation that will be implemented in 2011.
Click here to visit the PHACT website.
ON THE FRONT LINES OF PUBLIC HEALTH [Posted 2/24/10]
Click here to download information about the public health Certification Program developed by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services.
RESEARCH FINDINGS FOR IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF PREPAREDNESS IN TEXAS [Posted 1/27/10]
Click here to download the PHEP-DSHS joint quarterly meeting report on Local Health Department research.
ON THE FRONT LINES OF PUBLIC HEALTH: AN UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
This undergraduate certificate program is intended for people who work in the area of public health and would like additional training without pursuing a degree program. It is a joint program of The University of Texas School of Public Health and the Department of Health and Human Services in Houston. Click here for program details and registration.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION - THE PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST SERIES 2009 [Posted on 11/6/09]
Click here to download literature from the TPHA Journal, Volume 61, Issue 4
H1N1 VACCINE HANDLING AND STORAGE TOOLKIT- OCTOBER 16, 2009
Click here for a guide on H1N1 vaccine handling from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DIAL 2-1-1 FOR FLU ADVICE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
Texans can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what they should do if they or a family member have flu symptoms.
The state’s 2-1-1 health information helpline is now staffed with medical professionals who can provide information about managing flu symptoms and advice on when to seek medical care from a physician or emergency room.
NOVEL H1N1 MASS VACCINATION PLAN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Click here to view the Novel H1N1 Mass Vaccination Plan from Texas Department of State Health Services.
TEXAS RURAL HEALTH FORUM (AUSTIN,TX)
Click here to view a brochure and conference details. The conference is held November 9-10, 2009.
H1N1 FLU - ABBREVIATED GUIDANCE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Click here to view an abbreviated guidance that Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has made available on H1N1 for various groups including healthcare workers, schools, employers, and the public.
TEXAS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA SUMMIT, AUGUST 10, 2009
Click here to view presentations including "H1N1: Lessons Learned and Preparedness", "H1N1 Update" and more.
H1N1 DEBRIEFING
Click here to view video from the H1N1 discussion on Friday June 12, 2009.
Click here to download minutes from the meeting.
Click here to download the DSHS Presentation.
Posters, presentations and materials supporting "Infection Control for Business" are available courtesy of Angelina County & Cities Health District:
Click here to download the poster for "Bird Flu & You"
Click here to download the poster for "Clean Kitchen Protocol"
Click here to download the poster for "Clean & Disinfecting"
Click here to download the poster for "Cover Your Cough"
Click here to download the poster for "Handwashing How-To"
Click here to download the poster for "Handwashing Reminder" (Multilingual)
Click here to download the poster for "Handwashing Reminder & How-To"
Click here to download the poster for "Safer Healthier Home"
Click here to download the presentation on "Bloodborne Pathogens"
Click here to download the presentation on "Handwashing"
Click here to download the presentation on "Personal Protection"
NACCHO'S HEALTH REFORM WEBSITE - JUNE 18, 2009
With the release of a bill last week from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the debate over health reform has begun in the U.S. Congress. NACCHO has started a webpage for health reform that contains the full bill language as well as a summary of the provisions in the HELP bill. Click here to visit the site.
2009 SUMMER INSTITUTE, WHEN DISASTER STRIKES: PLANNING AND RESPONDING TO DISASTERS
For the 2009 Summer Institute, four different organizations have collaborated to create this two day training conference August 4th - 5th that will focus on being prepared for natural disasters and their aftermath. The Summer Institute will be held at the UT School of Public Health located at 1200 Herman Pressler, Houston, TX 77030.
Click here to register online.
Click here for a copy of the brochure.
THE VACCINE ADVISORY IS NOW ONLINE!
To view the current and past issues click here.
The goal of the Vaccine Advisory is to disseminate, in a timely manner, practical information related to vaccines, vaccine-preventable diseases, and the vaccine programs managed by the Immunization Branch. The Immunization Branch welcomes readers’ input to improve the contents of this document.
