The Public Health Emergency Preparedness helps the public prepare for public health threats and emergencies. Focus areas for this program include:
- Preparedness planning and readiness assessment,
- Surveillance and epidemiology,
- Laboratory capacity-biologic agent,
- Health alert network communications and information technology,
- Communicating health risks and health information dissemination, and
- Education and training
There are many plans to prepared for bioterrorism events, infectious disease outbreaks, or any other public health emergencies. We make these plans to make sure that the residents of Region 4 and 5N are safe and prepared.
Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Unit (EAIDU)
Regional Advisory Council G (RAC-G)
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Contacts
Headquarters are in Tyler office unless otherwise indicated:
Contact Information
Sean Arviso Program Manager 903-533-5226
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Sharon Owens Program Specialist 936-544-3559 Crockett, TX |
Kimberly Friend SNS Coordinator 903-533-5302
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VACANT Program Specialist 903-843-4233 Gilmer, TX
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Calvin Nicholson Planner 903-533-5218
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VACANT Program Specialist 936-633-3681 Lufkin, TX
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January Smith Epidemiologist 903-533-5210
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Sherrie Johnson Program Specialist 903-927-0231 Marshall, TX
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Jessica Ellis Epidemiologist 903-533-5270
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Melanie Reece Program Specialist 936-569-4974 Nacogdoches, TX
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Stephanie Williamson Public Health Technician II 903-533-5328
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David Wood Program Specialist 903-439-9338 Paris, TX
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Sherri Thigpen Program Specialist 903-791-3427 Texarkana, TX
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24/7 Phone: 866-310-9698 |