Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC)

A coalition of health professional and health-focused organizations dedicated to disease prevention and health promotion.
#PublicHealth #TexLege

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

Texas Health Officials Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Public Health Infrastructure our Distinguished Speaker Event. Read more here: https://t.co/3nbttqBDID

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

TPHC is re-launching our Distinguished Speaker Series at the Capitol! Our panelists will provide insights on public health infrastructure, workforce, and outbreak response. Featuring Dr. Desmar Walkes & Rahmaty Mansaray. Come for a great conversation and free Chuy's! 🌮🩵

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

Happy National Public Health Week! 💙
Take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. For more info, check out APHA's NPHW resources and events: https://t.co/j9lSsF5Ynz

[TACHC @TexasCHCs]

This National Social Workers Month, we celebrate the essential role LCSWs play in community health across Texas. With the workforce growing 42% since 2018, social workers delivered 149,501 visits in 2024—advancing whole‑person, community‑centered care for Texans statewide. #NationalSocialWorkersMonth #SocialWork #LCSW #CommunityHealth #TexasHealth #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters #SupportSocialWorkers

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

Texas PSR is hosting its inaugural Heat Summit next month! Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US. Tune in to hear from public health professionals and advocates addressing extreme heat as an urgent public health crisis: https://t.co/hEugdQFHpN

[American Lung Association @LungAssociation]

Every 2.5 minutes, someone in the US is diagnosed with lung cancer. Many Illinoisians don’t know they are at risk. This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, call 844-ALA-LUNG to see if you qualify for a free lung cancer screening + get financial assistance and transportation if needed.

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

New DSHS anti-tobacco and vaping program now online at no cost to young Texans. https://t.co/wsW5W9Ys1u

[Texas HHSC @TexasHHSC]

The HHSC Suicide Prevention team will host a panel of survivors of suicide attempt on Friday, Sept. 19, 10–11:30 a.m. Panel members will share their experiences with suicide and their perspectives on postvention support.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/n0uhiKG2SP

[TAFP @TXFamilyDocs]

"It's a patient care crisis." Check out @aafp's analysis of the effects of HR 1, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Here in the Lone Star State, an estimated 1.9 million Texans are likely to lose health coverage over the next decade. https://t.co/9APlSVaDQB

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Happy 3rd Anniversary, @988Lifeline! Since launching, 988 has helped millions reach trained crisis counselors—but there is more work to do.

See how state policymakers are working to reimagine our mental health crisis response system in our new brief: Trends in 988 and Reimagine Crisis State Policy.

Read the report now ➡️ https://t.co/R86t5NVEN6

[Texas Division of Emergency Management @TDEM]

☔️Rainfall continues to pose a serious flood threat across parts of Texas.

Monitor local forecast information, ensure you have a way to receive information from local officials, and never drive through flooded roads

Flood Safety Info: https://t.co/jHdVTUZhC8

#txwx

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

Check out our latest resource detailing the impact of federal funding cuts on Texas' public health infrastructure. With public health historically underfunded, these cuts pose a serious threat to vital services across the state.

🔗Link to resource: https://t.co/hjMiwT8XyA

[The IZ Partnership @Immunize_USA]

TIP tracked 70 vaccine related bills and resolutions and fought against the bad ones.

See our bill tracker for more details.
https://t.co/cC8M34czCo

#immunizations #vaccine #publichealth

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[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

That's a wrap for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature!

Check out our report looking back on some of the victories of the session — like a new $100 million investment in child care scholarships — and some of the disappointments.

https://t.co/2QZPYRDTZn #TXlege #TXed

[Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living @msdcenter]

Looking for an in-person learning opportunity related to women's health? Check out the 2025 TCHMB Summit, and register today: https://t.co/gclEU637rR. #TCHMBSummit25 #theearlierthebetter

[March of Dimes @MarchofDimes]

Did you know that the environment shapes our health before we're born? 🌎 🤰🏽 We must address environmental problems for all families to have the best possible start. Learn more: https://t.co/flhL0C2LbW

#EarthDay #IgnitingImpactTogether #MBAN

[Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) @TxPHC]

Happy National Public Health Week! This year’s theme: “It Starts Here.” Public health begins in our homes, schools, & communities. Explore the fact sheets and social media shareables to learn more about @NPHW's 5 key priorities!
https://t.co/vWS7yCS3XG; https://t.co/LNIUXI1n4Y

[Texas Medical Association @texmed]

@texmed, @TxPeds, and @TxPHC urged lawmakers to support a bill that limits e-cigarette advertising to protect children from the addictive devices. Austin pediatrician Kimberly Avila Edwards, MD, told the House Public Health Committee physicians back House Bill 2735.

[March of Dimes @MarchofDimes]

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring the incredible women who have led groundbreaking research into health, vaccines, treatments, and more to help moms and babies be healthy and strong. https://t.co/SuirOowFqh

#WomensHistoryMonth

[Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility @TexasPSR]

Free CME! Join Texas PSR on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 7 - 8 PM for our first CME webinar of the year, "Unveiling PFAS: Understanding the Forever Chemicals and Their Impact. https://t.co/22V6GZUVWk