Birth Defects Monitoring Division - Public Health Region 11
Vision Statement:
To be one of the most accurate, efficient, innovative, and responsive birth defect registries in the state.
Purpose:
To identify and describe the patterns of birth defects in our region. To collaborate in finding causes of birth defects, working towards prevention, and linking families with services.
Activities:
Surveillance
- Create and maintain a registry of birth defects in our region.
- Describe patterns of birth defects in our jurisdiction.
- Monitor data for changes in rates through time and place.
- Respond to request for data in accordance with regional guidelines.
- Assist to conduct cluster investigations.
Prevention
- Support the education of the general public and health professionals about the causes, surveillance, impact, and prevention of birth defects.
- To collaborate in education and preventive measures to reduce birth defect prevalence region wide.
Services
- Identify and collaborate on the referral of children with special needs to appropriate services.
Links:
Texas Birth Defects Monitoring Division -- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/sites/default/files/birthdefects/default.shtm
Jorge Trevino
Program Manager