News & Alerts
Stay 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.
Stay 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.
Stay 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.
State Health Officials Provide Hot Weather Precautions
With excessive heat warnings in effect for most Texas residents, the Texas Department of State Health Services urges people to be aware of the signs of heat illness and take precautions to protect themselves from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
HEALTH ADVISORY: Test Patients with Symptoms of Cyclospora Infection
State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections. In 2022, Texas had more than 600 reported cases of...
Health Alert: Confirmed case of measles
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a resident of Hood County. The last confirmed measles case in Texas was in 2019.
Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases...
Health Advisory: Potential risk for new mpox cases
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, remains a threat to communities in Texas and the United States. Healthcare professionals should be on guard for a possible resurgence in cases this summer, and at-risk people should take action to prevent themselves...
DSHS Announces 2023–2024 Public Health Fellows
The Texas Department of State Health Services kicked off the 2023–2024 Texas Public Health Fellowship program on June 1. The Texas Public Health Fellowship is a one-year paid, training program for individuals early in their public health careers...
Health Advisory: Shigellosis Outbreak in Lavaca County
The Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Region 8 (DSHS PHR 8) is currently investigating an outbreak of shigellosis in Lavaca County. DSHS PHR 8 is working to identify the source of the outbreak by interviewing individuals who...
Missing Radiographic Camera Found Intact
The radiographic camera reported missing by Statewide Maintenance Company in March has been found intact in Houston. The radioactive material was still sealed in its protective shielding. Since the radiographic camera was not tampered with, there was...
Health Alert: Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local public health departments are investigating an outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients hospitalized in Texas after undergoing...
Emergency Preparation Key As 2023 Hurricane Season Approaches
The 2023 Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, and the Texas Department of State Health Services urges all Texans to prepare now before any Gulf storm threatens our state. The first step is to make a plan.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $9 Million In EMS Student Scholarships
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the Texas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scholarship program.
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