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The CDC has issued the Health Advisory linked below about the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in .....

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DSHS confirms first West Nile case in Texas in 2026

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting this year’s first case of West Nile .....

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DSHS reaches agreement on fiber optic requirement for youth camps

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DSHS statement on Texas residents who were on board the MV Hondius

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Texas Local Public Health Organizations

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Core Competencies

A Community Health Worker or promotor(a) is a liaison and provides cultural mediation between health care, social services, and the community.

Newborn Screening Laboratory

The Texas Newborn Screening Laboratory tests nearly 800,000 specimens more than 50 disorders or medical conditions.

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Licensing of Food Handler Training Programs

These Food Handler courses train employees on food safety including good hygiene practices, how to avoid cross contamination, and more. 

Careers at DSHS

Many who work at DSHS report they feel like their work makes a difference in someone’s life.

EMS and Trauma Systems

The EMS and Trauma Systems website provides information about EMS certification and licensure, trauma designation, scholarships, career opportunities, and contacts.

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