About Grand Rounds

About Grand Rounds
John Hellerstedt, MD DSHS Commissioner and Grand Rounds Executive Sponsor	DSHS Grand Rounds is designed to expand our understanding of the science and evidence-based practice of population health. Each session focuses on key challenges related to a specific health topic, and explores cutting-edge scientific evidence and potential impact of different interventions. Supported by the DSHS Center for Academic Affairs and DSHS Medical and Research Library, Grand Rounds offers two semesters of learning each year, spring and fall. Presentations are 90 minutes in length with the last twenty minutes reserved for questions and answers facilitated by a DSHS/HHSC executive. Continuing education credits/contact hours for multiple disciplines are awarded. The Grand Rounds Planning Committee seeks out a balanced variety of topics of interest to participants. When possible, presentations include teams that present a combination of research/theory and practical application to elicit critical thinking among the participants and to integrate evidence into practice. We encourage you to share with us your suggestions for future presentations (grandrounds@dshs.texas.gov).

Feeling Grand! DSHS Grand Rounds Wins National Award On September 26, 2018, DSHS Grand Rounds was recognized as an exemplary workforce practice by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the de Beaumont Foundation. The award was hosted by the 2018 PH WINS Model Policies and Practices Challenge, a joint program of the Foundation and ASTHO. This national challenge highlights innovative programs that transform the public health field and demonstrate a strategic investment in the public health workforce. Award criteria included using a creative approach, engaging partners, and demonstrating impact, among others. Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation (left) presenting Dr. John Hellerstedt, DSHS Commissioner (right) with the exemplary workforce practice award. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRAND ROUNDS TEAM! L-R: Derrick Rodgers, Courtney Dezendorf, David McLellan, Laura Wells, Anne Tarpey, Dr. Hellerstedt, Mary Soto, Elizabeth Deleon, Denise Bortolussi, Paige Horton, Kelli Kennedy

Please send any questions or comments to grandrounds@dshs.texas.gov.	Executive Sponsor: John Hellerstedt, MD, DSHS Commissioner Project Director: Mary Soto Committee Members: Denise Bortolussi, Director, Library Services, DSHS Courtney Dezendorf, Director, Office of Academic Affairs, DSHS Elizabeth Deleon Paige Horton Kelli Kennedy David McLellan Cristell Perez Derrick Rodgers Anne Tarpey