Texas Health and Human Services
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Latest Headlines
Texas Unveils New Hospital Unit for Veterans
Texas health officials announce the creation of a 20-bed specialized care unit for Texas veterans. The first of its kind within the state, the new unit at Terrell State Hospital is designed to provide mental health services to this specific population with unique needs.
HHSC Expands Treatment for Early-Onset Psychosis to Rural Texans
Texas Health and Human Services announces the expansion of mental health services to help rural Texans experiencing early-onset psychosis.
HHSC, UTHealth Break Ground on Continuum of Care Campus
HHSC, in partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, broke ground on the new UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus for Behavioral Health.
HHS Spotlight Video: Department of State Health Services
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, infectious disease medical officer for DSHS, is part of a team that studies infectious diseases across the state to inform and educate health-care providers and protect the lives of all Texans.
Upcoming Events
July 22, 2019
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Joint Meeting of the Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee and Texas Respite Advisory Committee - This meeting will be webcast1:30 pm — Austin
July 24, 2019
- 9:00 am — Austin
July 25, 2019
- 10:00 am — Austin
- 1:00 pm — Austin
Reports & Presentations
- Presentation to Joint House Committees on Homeland Security & Public Safety and International Relations
- Quarterly Therapy Access Monitoring Report - June 2019
- Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) Rider 217 Quarterly Report - Fiscal Year 2019 3rd Quarter
- STAR Kids Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee Annual Report
- Enterprise Data Governance Initiative - Rider 216 Quarterly Report