Public Health Region 2/3 Administration

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans in North Central Texas

Monitor the health status of individuals in the community to identify community health problems.
Diagnose and investigate community health problems and community health hazards.
Inform, educate, and empower the community on health issues.
Mobilize community partnerships in identifying and solving community health problems.
Develop policies and plans that support individual and community efforts to improve health.
Enforce laws and rules that protect public health and ensure safety under those laws and rules.
Link individuals who have a need for community and personal health services to appropriate community and private providers.
Ensure a competent workforce for the provision of essential public health services.
Research new insights and innovative solutions to community health problems.
Evaluate the effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services in a community.

Aurelia Schmalstieg, MD
Regional Medical Director

Becky Earlie-Royer, PhD, MPH, CHES
Deputy Regional Director

Phone: 817-264-4500
Fax: 817-264-4506

Texas Department of State Health Services
Public Health Regions 2&3
1301 S Bowen Rd, Ste 200
Arlington, Texas 76013

For General information contact PHR2_3info@dshs.texas.gov