Topic |
Program |
Contact |
Phone |
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Abusable Volatile Chemicals |
Abusable Volatile Chemicals Program |
avc@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6787
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Abusable Volatile Chemicals – Licensing |
Abusable Volatile Chemicals Program |
avc@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6603, ext. 2440
|
Adolescent Health |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
TitleV@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Adoption Records |
Vital Statistics |
vrstatus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Adoption Registry |
Vital Statistics |
vsuadoptionregistry@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Adoption Statistics |
Vital Statistics |
vrstatus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Adult Blood Lead Reporting |
Blood Lead Surveillance Branch |
TexasBloodLead@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7151
|
Adult Safety Net Program |
Immunization Unit |
Denise.Starkey@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Alzheimer's Disease |
Alzheimer's Disease Program |
alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6618
800-242-3399
|
Ambulance Licensing |
EMS Certification & Licensing |
emscert@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6734
|
Amebiasis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Vivienne.Heines@dshs.texas.gov
Johnathan.Kolsin@dshs.texas.gov
Wendy.Albers@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6648
512-776-2913
512-776-6326
|
Anaplasmosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Ancylostomiasis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Eric.Garza@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Animal Bites |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Animal Control and Shelters |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Animal Control Officer Training |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Animal Diseases in Humans |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Animal Import Requirements |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Anthrax |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Anthrax (Preparedness) |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-458-7219
|
Antibiotic Resistance (MRSA, VRE, and VRSA) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Michael.Fisher@dshs.texas.gov
Shawn.Tupy@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Arboviral Diseases |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kamesha.Owens@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Arthropods (fleas, ticks, kissing bugs, etc.) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
George.Peck@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Lagoons, Artificial |
Consumer Protection |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
|
(512) 834-6788
|
Asbestos - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) & Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act (TAHPA) |
Asbestos Program |
asbestoshelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) |
PSQA Section– Environmental Hazards Unit |
aherahelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Asbestos in Public Buildings |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
asbestoshelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Asbestos in Schools |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
AHERAHelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Asbestos Licensing |
Asbestos Program |
asbestos.reg@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6600, ext. 2174
|
Asbestos Notifications |
Inspections Unit – Environmental Health Notifications Group |
EHNG.help@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6747
|
Asbestos Toxicology |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Asbestosis/Silicosis Reporting |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Ascariasis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Eric.Garza@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Asthma |
Texas Asthma Control Program |
asthma@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6573
|
Audio Visuals |
Audiovisual Library |
avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7260
|
Avian Flu (Bird Flu) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Susan.Rollo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Babesiosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Bacteriology (Bacteria) - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Services Branch |
Tamara.Baldwin@dshs.texas.gov
Chun.Wang@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6189
512-776-2552
|
Bed Bugs |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) |
Center for Health Statistics |
brfss@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Biosecurity of Food and Drugs |
Environmental and Consumer Safety Section |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Biothreat - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Emergency Preparedness Branch |
Rahsaan.Drumgoole@dshs.texas.gov
Erin.Swaney@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6171
512-776-7185
|
Bird Diseases Transmissible to Humans |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Bird Flu (Avian Flu Strain, H5N1) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Susan.Rollo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Birth Defects Surveillance/Tracking and Research |
Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance |
birthdefects@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7232
|
Birth Records |
Vital Statistics |
registrar@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Birth Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Blood (Blood-borne Pathogens Regulations) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Blood (Needleless System) |
Medical Device Bloodborne Pathogen Control |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Bloodborne Pathogen Control Device Registration |
Medical Device Bloodborne Pathogen Control |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727, ext. 2413
|
Bloodborne Pathogens/Contaminated Sharps Injuries |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Body Piercing |
Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Body Piercing (Licensing) |
Drugs & Food Safety Licensing Group |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Booster Seats |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Border Health Issues |
Border Public Health, Office of |
OBPH@DSHS.texas.gov
|
512-776-7675
|
Botulism (Foodborne) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Botulism (Infant) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Breastfeeding |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Brucellosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Briana.OSullivan@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Burns/Fire Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
Injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Campus Program for Minors |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
|
|
Campylobacteriosis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Vanessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cancer Clusters (Excess Cancer) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Cancer Control, Comprehensive |
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program |
CancerControl@dshs.texas.gov
|
(512) 776-6569
|
Cancer Statistics |
Cancer Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch |
CancerData@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3080
Fax: 512-776-7681
|
Cancer Studies Research |
Cancer Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch |
CancerData@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3080
Fax: 512-776-7681
|
Cancer Surveillance (Texas Cancer Registry) |
Cancer Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch |
CancerData@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3080
Fax: 512-776-7681
|
Car Seat Checks |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Cardiovascular Disease |
Heart Disease and Stroke Program |
cardio@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3684
|
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Case Management/Social Work |
Case Management |
askcm@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2168
|
Cemeteries |
Vital Statistics |
fieldservices@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3010
|
Central Adoption Registry |
Vital Statistics |
vsuadoptionregistry@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Certificates of Free Sale / Origin and Sanitation |
Certificate of Free Sale Program |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
Chagas Disease |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cheeses |
Milk and Dairy Group |
milk.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6758
|
Chemical and Physical Workplace Hazards |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Chemical Contamination (Chemical Exposure) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Chemical Threat - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Emergency Preparedness Branch |
Rahsaan.Drumgoole@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6171
|
Chemicals (Hazardous Workplace) |
Hazard Communication Worker Right-to-Know Program |
TXHazComHelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Chempack |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-458-7219
|
Chicken Pox (Varicella) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Chikungunya |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Child Fatality Review |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
cfrt@dshs.texas.gov
Injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Child Fatality Review Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Child Health |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Child Lead Reporting (formerly Disease Reporting Occupational) |
Blood Lead Surveillance Branch |
texasbloodlead@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7151
|
Child Passenger Safety |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Child Placing Agency Records |
Vital Statistics |
vsuadoptionregistry@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Child Seats |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2207
|
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention |
Blood Lead Surveillance Branch |
texasbloodlead@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7151
|
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) |
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Systems Development Group |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512 776-7373
|
Chlamydia |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Chronic Wasting Disease |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Susan.Rollo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Closures (Fish/Oysters) |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Coccidiodomycosis-Valley/Desert Fever |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cold/Flu Protection and Prevention |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Hailey.Rucas@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Communications |
Communications Unit |
Communications Unit
|
512-776-7404
|
Community Health Worker |
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program |
CHW@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3860
|
Community Hospital Capital Improvement |
Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
Confidentiality Issues |
General Counsel |
Lisa Hernandez
|
512-776-7236
|
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Congenital Hypothyroidism |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Consumer Products (Hazardous) – Permits |
Hazardous Consumer Products Registration Program (Licensing Unit) |
hazprohelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6600, ext. 2174
|
Consumer Products (Hazardous) – Regulations |
Hazardous Consumer Products Registration Program (Policy and Standards) |
hazprohelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Contaminated Sharps Injuries |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Jennifer.Vinyard@dsh.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Contaminated Sharps Injury Reporting |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Jennifer.Vinyard@dsh.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Continuing Education |
Office of Practice & Learning |
CE.Service@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Continuing Medical Education |
Office of Practice & Learning |
CE.Service@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Continuing Nursing Education |
Office of Practice & Learning |
CE.Service@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Controlled Substances Schedules |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) |
Infectious Disease Prevention Section |
coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cosmetics |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
County Fact Sheets/Selected Health Facts |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Crabmeat Safety |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CJD) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Rachael.Straver@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Crititical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Cryptosporidiosis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cyclospora |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Cysticercosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Dairy (Milk Safety) |
Milk and Dairy Group |
milk.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6758
|
Dairy Licenses |
Milk and Dairy Group |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Death Records |
Vital Statistics |
registrar@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Death Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Deer Processing |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Demographics |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Dengue |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Dental/Oral Health |
Oral Health Improvement Program |
dental@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2008
|
Diabetes |
Texas Diabetes Program |
diabetes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2883
|
Diet Pills (Prescription) |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Dietary Supplements |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Diphtheria |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Disease Cluster Investigations |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Disease Reporting |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Disease Reporting (Occupational) – Adult Lead |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Disease Reporting (Occupational) – Pesticide Exposure |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Disease Reporting (Occupational) – Silicosis and Asbestos |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Disinterment (Removing human remains) |
Vital Statistics |
vrstatus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Divorce Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
Drinking Water, Chemical Contamination |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Drownings/Near Drownings Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Drug Distribution Compliance |
Drugs Manufacturers and Distributors |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Drug Distribution Wholesale |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Drug Distributor/Manufacturer Licenses |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Drug Information/Labeling |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Drug Manufacturing |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Drug Safety/Adverse Events |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
E.Coli Infections |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Ear Piercing ! |
Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Eastern Equine Encephalitis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Echinococcosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Ehrlichiosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) |
EMS and Certification Licensing Group |
emscert@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6734
|
Emergency Preparedness and Response |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-458-7219
|
EMS and Trauma Data Registries |
Office of Injury Prevention |
Injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-773-7373
800-242-3562
|
EMS Certification for EMS Certification for Individuals, Emergency Care Attendant (ECA),Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, and Providers (Licensing) |
EMS and Certification Licensing Group |
EMSCert@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6734
|
EMS Complaints Providers/Individuals EMS/Ambulance |
EMS Compliance and QA Central |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS Continuing Education |
EMS Compliance and QA Central |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS Criminal Investigations |
EMS Compliance and QA Central |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS for Children |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS Regional Issues |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS/Trauma Funding Programs/Grants |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
EMS/Trauma Systems/Regional Advisory Council (RACs) |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
Encephalitis (Arboviral) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Encephalitis (Bacterial or Viral) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Encephalitis (mosquito-borne) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Environmental Toxicology |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Ephedrine |
PSQA Unit – Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
DMD.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Ephedrine – Certificate of Authority (License Applications) |
Drugs & Food Safety Licensing Group |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Epi Case Criteria Guide |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
EPI-1 Notifiable Conditions Reporting Form |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Epidemiology (Noninfectious) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Exotic Game (Slaughter/Process Inspection) (For Deer, see Deer Processing) |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6760
|
Exposure from Chemical Releases and Waste Sites |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Falls Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Farmworkers Pesticide Exposures |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance |
birthdefects@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7232
|
Fetal Death Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Fires/Burns Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Fish Contamination |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Flu (Influenza) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
Robert.Russin@dshs.texas.gov
Hailey.Rucas@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Flu/Cold Protection and Prevention |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
Hailey.Rucas@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Folic Acid |
Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance |
BirthDefects@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7232
|
Food (Retail Food Training – Certified Food Manager) |
Certified Food Manager Program |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Food (Safety) |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Business Filing and Verification |
Consumer Safety Division |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6730
|
Food Complaints |
Foods Group |
FoodComplaints@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Compliance Matters |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Enforcement Actions |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6665, ext. 2690
|
Food Establishments – Retail |
Retail Food Establishments |
foodestablishments@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Food Handler Certification Program |
Food Handler Program |
cfm.bfds@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Food Irradiation – Foods Group |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Irradiation – Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6760
|
Food Irradiation – Radiation Control Program |
Radiation Control Program |
psqarad@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6770
|
Food Irradiation – Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Food Irradiation Licensing |
Machine Source Group |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6679
|
Food Labeling |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
Food Licensing |
Food and Drug Licensing Group |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
Food Handler Certification Program |
Food Handler Program |
cfm.bfds@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6727
|
Food Manager Certification Program |
Food Manager Program |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Food Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses |
Foods Group |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
Food Manufacturing and Wholesale Regulations |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Meat, Poultry Inspection |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6760
|
Food Salvage Establishments and Brokers |
Salvage Establishments and Brokers |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Food Salvage Establishments and Brokers Licenses |
Foods Licensing Group & Food and Drug Safety Licensing Group |
drugs-foodsafety@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626, ext. 2411
|
Food Service (Retail) Licenses |
Retail Food Establishments |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
Foodborne Illness Disease Outbreaks |
Environmental and Consumer Safety Section |
Food Safety
|
512-834-6660, ext. 2164
|
Foodborne Illness Disease Outbreaks |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Frozen Desserts Licensing |
Milk and Dairy Group |
Drugs and Food Safety Licensing Group
|
512-834-6727
|
Frozen Desserts Regulations |
Milk and Dairy Group |
Milk and Dairy Group
|
512-834-6758
|
Galactosemia |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Gastroenteritis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
General Sanitation |
Public Health Sanitation Program |
Public Health Sanitation Program
|
512-834-6753 x2306
|
Genetics |
Genetic Screening and Clinical Care Coordination |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
Center for Health Statistics |
gis@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Glanders (Burkholderia mallei) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Briana.OSullivan@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Glues and Paints (Abusable) |
Abusable Volatile Chemicals Program (AVC) |
AVC Permitting
AVC Help - Regulations
|
512-834-6600
|
Gonorrhea |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
EMS/Trauma Systems
|
512-834-6700
|
Grand Rounds |
Office of Practice & Learning |
grandrounds@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Grocery Stores |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety
|
512-834-6753
|
Group A Streptococcal |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Amy.Littman@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Group B Streptococcal |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Amy.Littman@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Guillain-Barre Syndrome |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Guns/Firearms Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
tvdrs@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) |
Hansen's Disease Program |
tb.feedback@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Hantavirus |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Hazard Communication - Worker Right-To-Know |
Hazard Communication Worker Right-to-Know Program |
TXHazComHelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Hazardous Consumer Products |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
hazpro.help@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Health Authority Information (Local) |
Regional and Local Coordination |
RLHO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
800-248-4083
|
Health Care-Associated Infections (HAI) Outbreaks |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Health Care-Associated Infections (HAI) Reporting |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Emily.Engelhardt@dshs.texas.gov
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Health Facility Complaints |
Health Facility Complaints |
hfc.complaints@dshs.texas.gov
|
888-973-0022
|
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/MUP) Designation |
Center for Health Statistics |
TPCO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2179
|
Health Professions Resources Center |
Center for Health Statistics |
HPRC@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6541
|
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention |
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention |
HPCDPS@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
Health Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics, Data Dissemination Program |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Health Status Indicators |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Health, Social, Education and Genetic History Reports (HSEGH) |
Central Adoption Registry |
VSUAdoptionRegistry@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7388
|
Healthcare Facility (Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department and Commercial Health Plan) Data |
Texas Health Care Information Collection |
THCICHelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Health/Safety Code |
General Counsel |
Lisa Hernandez
|
512-776-7236
|
Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Hearing Services (Pediatric) |
Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) - Pediatric Audiology |
tehdi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7726
|
Heart Disease |
Heart Disease and Stroke Program |
cardio@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3684
|
Heirloom Birth Certificates |
Vital Statistics |
vrstatus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Hemorrhagic Fevers |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Eric.Garza@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Hepatitis A |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Hepatitis B |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Hepatitis B (Perinatal) |
Immunization Unit |
txperihepb@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Hepatitis C |
TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Hepatitis-Others |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Herbs (Dietary Supplements) |
Foods Group |
Foods Group
|
512-834-6670
|
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) |
HIPAA |
HIPAA Privacy Officer
|
512-776-7111
|
HIV and STD |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIV Medications |
Texas HIV Medication Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-255-1090
|
HIV/STD Clinical Activities |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIV/STD Disease Statistics and Trends |
HIV/STD Program |
TBHIVSTDdata@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIV/STD Prevention and Care Services Activities |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIV/STD Public Information |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
HIV/STD Training |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Homeopathic Medicine |
PSQA Unit – Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
Karen Tannert
|
512-834-6755, ext. 2350
|
Homicide Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
tvdrs@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Hospital (Annual Survey of Hospital/Annual Statement of Community Benefits Non-Profit Charity Care and Certification Limited Liability) |
Center for Health Statistics |
hsu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3312
|
Hospital Data - Community Benefits |
Center for Health Statistics |
hsu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3312
|
Hospital Designation (Trauma) |
Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination – EMS/Trauma Systems Group |
Elizabeth Stevenson
|
512-834-6600
|
Hospital Non-Profit Charity Care Reporting |
Center for Health Statistics |
hsu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3312
|
Hospital Preparedness Program Cooperative Agreement (ASPR) |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7219
|
Hotel/Motel/RV Park |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
Public Health Sanitation Program
|
512-834-6753
|
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Hyperthermia |
Office of Injury Prevention |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Hypothyroidism - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Biochemistry and Genetics Branch |
Rachel.Lee@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7430
|
ICD-10 |
ICD-10 |
ICD10@dshs.texas.gov
|
|
ImmTrac2, the Texas Immunization Registry |
Immunization Unit |
ImmTrac2@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-348-9158
|
Immunization General Information |
Immunization Unit |
Immunization.Info@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Immunization Partnerships (Texas Immunization Stakeholder Working Group, Immunization Coalitions, Community Outreach) |
Immunizations Unit |
Immunization.Info@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Imported Crab Meat |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group
|
512-834-6757
|
Imported Foods |
Foods Group |
Foods Group
Foods Licensing Group
|
512-834-6670
|
Infant Health |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Infant Mortality Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics, Data Management Program |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Influenza (Flu) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Robert.Russin@dshs.texas.gov
Hailey.Rucas@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Influenza Vaccine |
Immunization Unit |
TVFCFlu@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Information |
Medical and Research Library |
library@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7559
|
Inhalant Abuse |
Abusable Volatile Chemicals (AVC) Program |
AVC Help
|
512-834-6787
|
Inhalant Abuse Products, Licensing |
Abusable Volatile Chemicals Program |
AVC Permits
|
512-834-6603, ext. 2440
|
Injury Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Injury Prevention Programming |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
injury.web@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Inspection Stations - Car Seats |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Institutional Review Board |
Office of Practice & Learning |
InstitutionalReviewBoard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2202
|
Internship |
Office of Practice & Learning |
Internships@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3750
|
Investigation and Surveillance Forms |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
J-1 Visa Waiver Program |
Center for Health Statistics |
TexasPCO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6164
|
KI (Potassium Iodide) |
Radiation Control |
Radiation Control Rules and Regulations
|
512-834-6679
|
Laboratory |
Laboratory Services Section |
Grace.Kubin@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7318
Fax: 512-776-7294
|
Laboratory (Chemical and Radiological Analysis) |
Laboratory Services Section, Environmental Sciences Branch |
Virginia.Kammerdiener@dshs.texas.gov
Carl.Hogberg@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3827
512-776-3368
|
Laboratory (Lab Building Issues) |
Laboratory Services Section |
Lisa.Hutson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7318
Fax: 512-776-7294
|
Laboratory Reporting |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Laboratory Reporting (Electronic) |
Public Health Informatics Data and Exchange Unit (PHID) |
idi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Laboratory Supplies for Newborn Screening |
Laboratory Services Section, Quality Assurance Unit |
John.Holcomb@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2674
|
Lactation |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Lead (Consumer Products) |
PSQA section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
Hazpro Help
|
512-834-6787
|
Lead (Exposure and Health Effects) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Lead (Food) |
PSQA Unit – Foods Group |
Foods Group
|
(512) 834-6670
|
Lead (Paint) |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
Lead Help
|
512-834-6787
|
Lead (Poisoning Toxicology) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
texasbloodlead@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7151
|
Lead Licensing |
Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group |
Environmental Lead Program Licensing
|
512-834-6600
|
Legionnaire's Disease/Legionellosis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Haylea.Stuteville@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Legislation |
Government Affairs Unit |
Nick Dauster
|
512-776-3880
|
Leishmaniasis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Leprosy |
Hansen's Disease Program |
tb.feedback@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) |
TB/HIV/STD Section |
tb.feedback@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Leptospirosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Library Services (Audiovisual Library) |
Audiovisual Library |
avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7260
|
Library Services (Early Childhood Intervention/Rehabilitation Collection) |
Audiovisual Library |
avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7260
|
Library Services (Funding Information Center) |
Funding Information Center |
fundctr@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7684
|
Library Services (Medical and Research Library) |
Medical and Research Library |
library@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7559
|
Listeriosis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Literature, Forms, and Publications - HHS (Pinnacle System) |
Pinnacle Online Ordering |
|
|
Local Health Authority Information |
Regional and Local Coordination |
RLHO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
800-248-4083
|
Local Public Health |
Regional and Local Coordination |
DSHS.LHD@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
800-248-4083
|
Low Level Radioactive Waste |
Radioactive Material Group |
Radiation Control Program
|
(512) 834-6770 ext. 2843
|
Lyme Disease |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-255-4300
|
Mad Cow Disease, See also Bovine spongioform encephalitis (BSE) and Crutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Rachael.Straver@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2632
|
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
PSQA Unit – Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group
|
(512) 834-6755
|
Malaria |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
George.Peck@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Marriage Statistics |
Center for Health Statistics |
vstat@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7509
|
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology |
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology |
MCHEpi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2749
|
Maternal Care Designation |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
EMS/Trauma Systems
|
512-834-6700
|
Maternal Health |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
MaternalHealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Meaningful Use |
Center for Health Policy and Performance |
MeaningfulUseTX@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2972
|
Measles (Rubeola) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2722
512-776-6577
|
Measles, German (Rubella) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Meat and Poultry |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit
|
512-834-6760
|
Medical Advisory Board (MAB) (Reviews Driver's Licenses for Medical Reasons) |
Medical Advisory Board |
EMS/Trauma Systems
|
512-834-6700
|
Medical Device Distributor and Manufacturers Licenses |
Medical Device Manufacturers and Distributors |
Drugs and Food Safety Licensing Group
|
512-834-6727
|
Medical Devices |
Medical Device Manufacturers and Distributors |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group
|
512-834-6755
|
Medical Gas Regulations |
Drugs Manufacturers and Distributors |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group
|
512-834-6755
|
Medical Serology – Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
Dawn.Dutelle@dshs.texas.gov
Cari.Sloma@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7592
512-776-7760
|
Medical Waste |
PSQA Unit – Public Health Sanitation & Consumer Products Safety Group |
Public Health and Sanitation Program
|
(512) 834-6788
|
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Briana.OSullivan@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Meningitis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Meningococcal Infections |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine |
Immunization Unit |
schoolimm@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
Mental Health - HHSC |
Mental Health and Substance Use - HHSC |
|
|
Mercury Poisoning |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Microbiology |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
|
512-776-7599
Fax: 512-776-7452
|
Migration for Birth Data |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Milk & Dairy Licenses |
Milk and Dairy Group |
Drugs and Food Safety Licensing Group
|
512-834-6727
|
Milk and Dairy Regulations |
Milk and Dairy Group |
Milk and Dairy Group
|
512-834-6758
|
Monkeypox |
Infectious Disease Prevention Section |
EAIDUmonitoring@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Mosquito Identification and Testing |
Arbovirus/Entomology Laboratory |
Bethany.Bolling@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7318
|
Mosquito-Borne Diseases |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
The.Vet@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Mosquitoes (General) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
George.Peck@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Motor Vehicle Injury Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Multidrug Resistant Acinetobacter (MDR-A) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Mumps |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Naegleria |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Haylea.Stuteville@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Narcotics (Schedule of Controlled Substances) |
PSQA Unit – Drugs and Medical Devices Group |
Karen Tannert
|
(512) 834-6755
|
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) |
Texas Primary Care Office |
Cindy Ellis
|
512-776-7518 ext. 2127
|
NBS (NEDSS Base System) |
Public Health Informatics Data and Exchange Unit (PHID) |
NEDSS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Neonatal Designation |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
EMS/Trauma Systems
|
512-834-6700
|
Neural Tube Defects |
Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance |
birthdefects@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7232
|
Newborn Health Information |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Newborn Hearing Screening |
Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) |
tehdi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7726
|
Newborn Screening |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Newborn Screening - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Biochemistry and Genetics Branch |
Rachel.Lee@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7158
|
Newborn Screening Genetic Consulting |
Genetic Screening and Clinical Care Coordination |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
1-800-252-8023
|
News Media Relations |
Press Office |
Chris Van Deusen
|
512-776-7119
|
Norwalk and Norwalk-Like |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Notifiable Conditions (Disease Reporting) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
Johnathan.Ledbetter@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2663
512-776-7676
|
Nuclear Power Plants/Emergency Response |
Inspection Unit – Environmental Monitoring Group |
Radiation Control Program
|
512-834-6770, ext. 2022
|
Obesity Prevention |
Obesity Prevention Program |
wellness@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6348
|
Occupational Diseases: Asbestos, Silicosis, Pesticide, Occupational Lead Poisoning |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Occupational Health |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Office of General Counsel |
Office of General Counsel |
Lisa Hernandez
|
512-776-7236
|
Open Records - Public Information Requests |
Office of General Counsel |
Open Records
|
512-776-6966
|
Oral/Dental Health |
Oral Health Improvement Program |
dental@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2008
|
Oxygen |
Drug Manufacturers and Distributors |
Drugs and Medical Devices Group
|
512-834-6755
|
Oysters |
PSQA Unit – Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group
|
(512) 834-6757
|
Parasites |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
George.Peck@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Parasitology (Parasites) – Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Services Branch |
Chun.Wang@dshs.texas.gov
Cathy.Snider@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2552
512-776-7560
|
Parent Guide on Child Health |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Paternity Records |
Vital Statistics |
vrstatus@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7111
|
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Pesticide Exposure Reporting (Occupational) |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Pesticide Exposure, Health Impact and Toxicology |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Pesticides in Food |
Foods Group |
Foods Group
|
512-834-6670
|
Pests/Unsanitary Conditions (Public Nuisance Complaints) |
PSQA Unit – Public Health Sanitation & Consumer Products Safety Group |
Public Health Sanitation Program
|
512-834-6753
|
Pet Entry/Import Requirements |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Pharmacy |
Pharmacy Branch |
ITEAMS.PharmacyHelpdesk@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7500
|
Phenylketonuria (PKU) |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Biochemistry and Genetics Branch |
Rachel.Lee@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7430
|
Physical Activity and Wellness |
Obesity Prevention Program |
wellness@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3672
|
Pinworms |
Laboratory |
Cathy.Snider@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7560
|
Plague |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kathy.Parker@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Pneumococcal Infections |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Polio |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Population |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7261
|
Potassium Iodide (KI) |
Consumer Protection Division |
Radiation Control Program
|
512-834-6770 ext. 2843
|
Poultry and Meat |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit
|
512-834-6760
|
Practice & Learning, Office of |
Office of Practice & Learning |
OPL@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3685
|
PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) |
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology |
TexasPRAMS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2935
|
Pregnancy High Risk |
Case Management |
askcm@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2168
|
Pregnancy, Parenting and Depression |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Press Office |
Press Office |
Chris Van Deusen
|
512-776-7119
|
Preventable Adverse Events |
Healthcare Safety Unit |
DSHS Preventable Adverse Events
|
512-776-7676
|
Preventive Medicine Residency |
Office of Practice & Learning |
PrevMed@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3686
|
Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Haylea.Stuteville@dshs.texas.gov
Antonio.Aragon@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Privacy (HIPAA) |
HIPAA |
HIPAA Privacy Officer
|
512-776-6502
|
Product Safety Licensing |
Chemical and Product Safety Licensing Group |
AVC Permitting
|
512-834-6600
|
Product Safety Regulations |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
HazPro Help
|
512-834-6787
|
Promotor(a) |
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program |
CHW@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2208
|
Pseudoephedrine Sales – Certificate of Authority (Licenses) |
Drugs & Food Safety Licensing Group |
Drugs and Food Safety Licensing Group
|
512-834-6727
|
Psittacosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement (CDC) |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7219
|
Public Health Funding & Policy Committee |
Regional & Local Coordination |
PHFPC@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
|
Public Health Informatics Data and Exchange Unit (PHID) |
Public Health Informatics Data and Exchange Unit (PHID) |
NEDSS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Public Health Nuisances |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety
|
512-834-6788
|
Public Health Nursing |
Regional and Local Coordination |
RLHO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
|
Public Health Regions |
Regional and Local Coordination |
RLHO@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7770
|
Public Information - Media |
Press Office |
Chris Van Deusen
|
512-776-7119
|
Public Information - Open Records Requests |
Office of General Counsel |
Open Records
|
512-776-6966
|
Public Lodging (Hotel/Motel) |
Public Sanitation and Retail Safety |
Public Sanitation and Retail Safety
|
512-834-6788
|
Public Playground |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
Public Health Sanitation Program
|
512-834-6753
|
Public Restrooms |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
Public Health Sanitation Program
|
512-834-6753
|
Public Swimming Pools |
PSQA Unit – Public Health Sanitation & Consumer Products Safety Group |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6788
|
Publications - Pinnacle System |
General Reference |
DSHS Library Services
|
512-776-7260
|
Publications - Pinnacle System |
HHS Warehouse |
Jensen Roberts
|
512-250-7116
|
Publications - Pinnacle System |
Pinnacle Online Ordering |
Noel Lashbrook
|
512-487-3498
|
Q Fever |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
Nachea.Qualls@dshs.texas.gov
Crystal.VanCleave@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7491
512-776-7515
|
Rabies Exposures |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies In Animals |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies (Human Cases) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Susan.Rollo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies Laws |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (Bait Drop) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Susan.Rollo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rabies Statewide Quarantine |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Pam.Wilson@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Radiation (Low-Level Waste) |
Radioactive Material Group |
Radioactive Material (RAM) Licensing
|
512-834-6688 ext. 2861
|
Radiation (Nonionizing) Inspections |
Inspection Unit – X-Ray Group |
X-Ray and Laser Machine Inspections
|
737-218-7136
|
Radiation (Nuclear Emergency Planning) |
Inspection Unit – Environmental Monitoring Group |
Glen Corbin
|
512-834-6770, ext. 2028
|
Radiation (Pantex, Nuclear Weapons) |
Inspection Unit – Environmental Monitoring Group |
Chris Moore
|
512-834-6770, ext. 2014
|
Radiation Accidents |
Inspection Unit – Environmental Monitoring Group |
Art Tucker
|
512-834-6770, ext. 2359
|
Radiation Licensing |
Regulatory Licensing Unit |
RAMlicensing@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6688 ext. 2861
|
Radiation Policy/Standards & Quality Assurance Regulations |
PSQA Unit – Radiation Group |
PSQARad@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-4553
|
Radioactive Material |
Radioactive Materials Group |
RAMlicensing@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6688, ext. 2861
|
Radon |
Inspection Unit – Environmental Monitoring Group |
tiehh.radon@ttu.edu
|
806-834-6202
|
Ratite (Ostrich, Emu Slaughter Process Inspection) |
Meat Safety Assurance Unit |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6760
|
Red Tide |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Regional Advisory Councils (RACs)/Trauma Systems |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6700
|
Relapsing Fever (tickborne) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Remote Inspectors (Dental, Veterinary, Podiatry, Minimal Threat) |
Inspections Unit - Radiation - Mammography Group |
RadiationXRayInspections@dshs.texas.gov
|
737-218-7136
|
Reportable Diseases |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Residency |
Office of Practice & Learning |
PrevMed@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3686
|
Restaurant (Yellow Grease) |
PSQA Unit – Meat Group |
meat.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6760
|
Restaurant Sanitation Regulations |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
foodestablishments@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Restrooms |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6788
|
Retail Food Establishments |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
foodestablishments@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6753
|
Rheumatic Fever |
Infectious Disease Control Unit |
Lesley.Brannan@dshs.texas.gov
Amy.Littman@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Ringworm |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Risk Assessment and Environmental Contamination |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/Rickettsioses |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Rubella (German Measles) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Safe Riders |
Safe Riders Program |
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-252-8255
|
Safe Sleep for Babies |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Safety Workplace |
PSQA Section – Environmental Hazards Unit |
txhazcomhelp@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6787
|
Salmonellosis in Reptiles and Amphibians |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Salvage Cosmetics |
Salvage Brokers and Establishments |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Salvage Drug |
Salvage Brokers and Establishments |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Salvage Food Regulations |
Salvage Brokers and Establishments |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6770
|
Salvage Medical Devices |
Salvage Brokers and Establishments |
dmd.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6755
|
Scarlet Fever/Rheumatic Fever |
Infectious Disease Control Unit |
Amy.Littman@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
School Cafeteria Inspection Payment/Applications |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
foodestablishments@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6626
|
School Health |
School Health Program |
SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2909
|
School Health – Texas School Health Advisory Committee |
School Health Program |
SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7279
|
School Immunization Requirements |
Immunization Unit |
schoolimm@dshs.texas.gov
|
800-252-9152
|
School Nurses |
School Health Program |
SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2909
|
School-Based Health Centers |
School-Based Health Centers |
SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7279
|
Schools/Child-Care Facilities Vision/Hearing Screening |
School Vision and Hearing Screening Program |
vhssprogram@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6442
|
Seafood and Shellfish Licenses |
Foods Group |
foodslicensinggroup@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Seafood Contamination |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Seafood Safety (other than shellfish and crab meat) |
Foods Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6670
|
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS Laboratory Issues) |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Services Branch |
Crystal.VanCleave@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7594
|
Sexual Violence Prevention |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
|
Shellfish |
Seafood and Aquatic Life Group |
seafood.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-834-6757
|
Shigellosis |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
512-776-7676
|
Sickle Cell |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Sickle Cell Anemia |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Sickle Cell Trait |
Newborn Screening |
newborn@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-3957
|
Silicosis Reporting |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
Smallpox (Variola) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Snakes, Poisonous |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-2222
|
South Texas Laboratory - Harlingen, TX |
Laboratory Services Section |
Aurora.Martinez@dshs.texas.gov
|
956-364-8748
|
Spinal Cord Injury Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7373
800-242-3562
|
Spinal Screening |
School Spinal Screening Program |
vhssprogram@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-6442
|
Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
St. Louis Encephalitis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
|
512-776-7676
|
Staphylococcal |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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State Epidemiologist |
Chief State Epidemiologist |
chiefstateepidemiologist@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7792
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State Hospitals - HHSC (State Mental Health Facilities) |
Hospital Services Section |
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Statewide Health Coordinating Council |
Center for Health Statistics |
shcc@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-6541
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Statistics (Demographic Trends, Income, Poverty Rate) |
Center for Health Statistics |
chs-info@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7261
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Strategic National Stockpile |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
CHEPR@dshs.texas.gov
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512-458-7219
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Streptococcal Disease, Group A & B |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Amy.Littman@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Stroke |
Heart Disease and Stroke Program |
cardio@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-3684
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Stroke Designation |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6700
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Submersion/Drowning Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
Injury.epi@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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Substance Use - HHSC (Substance Abuse) |
Mental Health and Substance Use - HHSC |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Suicide Awareness |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Suicide Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
tvdrs@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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Suicide Prevention - HHSC |
Mental Health and Substance Use - HHSC |
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
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Survey of Organizational Excellence |
Division of Organization Development |
Robin Scott
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512-458-7111, ext. 6114
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Swimming Pools and Spas, Public |
Public Swimming Pools and Spas |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6788
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Syndromic Surveillance |
Syndromic Surveillance |
Syndromic.Surveillance@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7770
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Syndromic Surveillance Governance Council |
Syndromic Surveillance Governance Council |
Syndromic.Surveillance@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7770
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Syphilis |
HIV/STD Program |
hivstd@dshs.texas.gov
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737-255-4300
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Tapeworm/Taenia Infection |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio Licensing Regulatory Questions and Complaints |
Operations Branch, Environmental Section |
TTBPHelp@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6711
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Tattoo Studios |
E&SL Branch, Environmental Section |
tbp.reg@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6600, ext. 2174
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Tetanus |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Greg.Leos@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-3182
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Texas Center for Infectious Disease - Health Facility (TCID) (Health Facility) |
Texas Center for Infectious Disease - Health Facility (TCID) |
TCID@dshs.texas.gov
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210-534-8857
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Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) |
Center for Health Statistics |
tcnws@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-6723
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Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) |
Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) |
tehdi@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7726
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Texas EMS Trauma News |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6700
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Texas Environmental Health Institute |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2222
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Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 81, Communicable Diseases, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Act |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Johnathan.Ledbetter@dshs.texas.gov
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Texas Health Steps (EPSDT) (HHSC Medicaid) |
Texas Health Steps (EPSDT) (HHSC Medicaid) |
thsteps@hhsc.state.tx.us
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512-776-7745
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Texas Healthy Communities |
Texas Healthy Communities Program |
txhc@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2050
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Texas Poison Center Network |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2222
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Texas Primary Care Office |
Texas Primary Care Office |
Texas Primary Care Office
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512-776-7518
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Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) |
Immunization Unit |
TVFC@dshs.texas.gov
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800-252-9152
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Texas Violent Death Reporting |
Office of Injury Prevention |
tvdrs@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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TexasAIM Maternal Health and Safety Initiative |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
maternalhealth@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Tick Borne Diseases |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Tick identification and testing |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
George.Peck@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Title V |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Tobacco Prevention and Control |
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program |
Tobacco.Free@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-3307
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Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2222
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Toxicology |
Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch |
epitox@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2222
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Toxoplasmosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Toy Safety |
Hazardous Consumer Products Registration Program |
hazprohelp@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6787
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TRAIN Texas |
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
TXTRAIN@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7336
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Trauma Designation |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6700
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Trauma Data Registry |
Office of Injury Prevention |
injury.web@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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Trauma Rules |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6700
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Trauma Systems/Regional Advisory Councils (RACs)/EMS |
EMS/Trauma Systems |
emsinfo@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6700
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Traumatic Brain Injury Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
Injury.web@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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Travel Information (immunization required) |
Immunization Unit |
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800-252-9152
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Trichinosis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Tuberculosis |
TB Services Branch |
SandraA.Morris@dshs.texas.gov
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737-255-4300
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Tuberculosis/Mycology (Fungi) - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
Jan.Owen@dshs.texas.gov
Denise.Dunbar@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-2687
512-776-7342
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Tuberculosis Reporting |
TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch |
TBHIVSTDdata@dshs.texas.gov
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737-255-4300
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Tularemia |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Typhoid Fever |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Typhus |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Bonny.Mayes@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Umbilical Cord Banking |
Title V Maternal and Child Health |
titlev@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
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Vancomycin Intermediate Stapylococcus aureus (VISA)/Vancomycin Resistant Stapylococcus aureus (VRSA) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Susana.Baumann@dshs.texas.gov
Jennifer.Vinyard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Varicella (Chickenpox) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Variola (Smallpox) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Laura.Tabony@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Veterinary Reporting |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Vibrio Infections |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Violence Data |
Office of Injury Prevention |
tvdrs@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7373
800-242-3562
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Virology (Viruses) - Laboratory Testing |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
Crystal.VanCleave@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7594
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Vision and Hearing Screening |
School Vision and Hearing Screening Program |
vhssprogram@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-6442
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Vital Records Fraud |
Inspector General, Office of the |
Andy Abrams
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512-458-7431
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Vital Records Statistics |
Vital Statistics |
fieldservices@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7111
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Volunteers |
Center for Consumer and External Affairs |
Rob Lallier
Annette Brown (State Hospitals)
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512-776-7688
512-206-5161
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Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP) |
Radiation Control |
Mike.Rutherford@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6770, ext. 2021
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Water - Bottled Water |
Foods Group |
foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6670
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Water – Laboratory Testing for Bacteria |
Laboratory Services Section, Microbiological Sciences Branch |
Monica.Kingsley@dshs.texas.gov
Chris.Malota@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7562
512-776-7611
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Waterborne Diseases and Outbreaks |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Irina.Cody@dshs.texas.gov
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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West Nile Infections |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kamesha.Owens@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Western Equine Encephalitis |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Kelsey.Sanders@dshs.texas.gov
Allison.Sierocki@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Worksite Wellness |
Worksite Wellness Program |
wellness@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-3672
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X-Ray Compliance and Inspections |
Inspection Unit – X-Ray Group |
RadiationXRayInspections@dshs.texas.gov
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737-218-7136
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X-Ray Registration – Medical and Industrial X-Ray Programs |
Regulatory Licensing Unit – Radiation Safety Branch - Machine Source Group |
XRAYregistration@dshs.texas.gov
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737-218-7110
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Yellow Fever |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Yersinia |
Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch |
Venessa.Cantu@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Youth Camp Inspections |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6753
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Youth Camp Licensing |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food |
YouthCamps.Reg@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6660, ext. 2174
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Youth Camps |
Public Sanitation and Retail Food Safety |
PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov
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512-834-6753
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Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBSS) |
Center for Health Statistics |
YRBSS@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7261
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Zika |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Kelly.Broussard@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Zoonosis (General) |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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Zoonotic Health Topics |
Zoonosis Control Branch |
Eric.Fonken@dshs.texas.gov
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512-776-7676
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