In this upcoming Grand Rounds, Varun Shetty, MD, MBA, MS, will discuss public health preparedness efforts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Texas. He will highlight how state health systems are planning to monitor and respond to priority health conditions. go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi...

Want to feel more confident talking about vaccines in your community? Join this CHW training series to learn how vaccines work, address common concerns, and build trust where it matters most. Sign up: go.uth.edu/TEPHI_CHWTraining

Join us for the next TEPHI Grand Rounds with Catherine Troisi, PhD! We’ll cover the latest updates to the pediatric immunization schedule — especially hepatitis B — and dig into evolving trends, new recommendations, and practical tips for care teams. go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi...

Join us for a One Health & Tuberculosis Continuing Education event — bringing together health, veterinary, and public health professionals to explore TB across human, animal, and environmental health. Register now: go.uth.edu/OneHealthTB

Build your public health skills with TEPHI’s Public Health Mini Courses. These free, 1–3 hour modules are open to all Texans and cover essential topics for anyone looking to strengthen their knowledge. Explore the courses at tephi.texas.gov/training/lea....

Strengthen your readiness with our MRC Pandemic Preparedness & Response courses. These short, self‑paced modules are designed for Medical Reserve Corps members and community volunteers from all backgrounds. Explore the trainings at tephi.texas.gov/training/lea....

Join us for TEPHI Grand Rounds as Flor Muñoz, MD, MSc, unpacks the resurgence of pertussis and what it means for protecting our most vulnerable. Get the latest on trends, transmission, and prevention from a leading vaccine researcher. Register: go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi...

Make 2026 the year of growth! Our Community Health Worker Trainings offer free, DSHS-approved continuing education credits. Perfect for your New Year's resolution to enhance your skills and support your community. 🔗: tephi.texas.gov/training/lea...

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s embrace a new spark of inspiration and purpose. Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and meaningful progress. Together, let’s turn this spark into lasting change!

What a year for TEPHI! 2025 was a year of incredible progress and collaboration across Texas. Every achievement this year represents the dedication of our teams and partners. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited to continue our mission as the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute.

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us to you! Wishing you joy, peace, and a season filled with warmth and gratitude. Thank you for being part of our community and for the incredible work you do to make a difference every day. Here’s to a bright and meaningful year ahead.

Boost your skills with our Certificate Program in Pandemic Preparedness & Response! This program is designed to equip you with essential skills in public health infectious disease preparedness. Register at tephi.texas.gov/learning

This Thanksgiving, we extend our deepest gratitude to our partners, supporters, and those who have stood alongside us throughout the year. Your commitment to public health has uplifted communities and strengthened our great state. From all of us at TEPHI, Happy Thanksgiving.

We had a great time at #APHA2025 in Washington, DC! It was an honor for TEPHI teammates to share our work. The conference was a valuable learning experience and a chance to connect with others. Thank you to APHA

Join us for a TEPHI Ground Rounds with Gregory Anstead, MD, PhD, as he explores the rise of flea-borne typhus (FBT) in Texas — a disease that’s quietly surged 12-fold over the past two decades. Register at go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi...

We're excited to launch two free CHW training courses! Developed by TEPHI, these training courses cover everything from how vaccines work and their benefits, to addressing common concerns, exemptions, and strategies for building trust in your community. Register go.uth.edu/CHWTraining

Congratulations to Sylvia Hernando, named CHW of the Year for Texas at the Paso del Norte Red de Promotoras/CHW Network Conference! Her passion, leadership, and dedication to the CHW workforce make her truly deserving of this honor.

What if Chikungunya hit Texas tomorrow? Public health pros tackled that scenario at our Emerging Infections & Emergency Preparedness Workshop. From tabletop exercises to expert-led sessions, the workshop showed how communication and coordination are key to keeping Texas safe.

In the 1940s, Dr. Joseph Melnick linked polio in wastewater to severe cases — pioneering wastewater-based epidemiology. On #WorldPolioDay, we honor efforts to end polio and highlight TEPHI’s TexWEB team, who monitor wastewater to detect outbreaks early. tephi.texas.gov/early-detect...

For his lifelong dedication to public service and achievements in public health, Carlos Plasencia, MD, MSPH was honored with the Friends of TEPHI Award during the 2025 Texas Public Health Summit. Read more about Dr. Plasencia's impactful career at tephi.texas.gov/events/tephi...

If you couldn’t make it to #TXPHS25, we’ve got you covered! Watch recap videos of our two dynamic keynote speakers and all three compelling panel sessions. Head to tephi.texas.gov/txphs to watch.

It’s International Infection Prevention Week! Stay informed and empowered with TEPHI’s IPC webinar series — covering key strategies to stop the spread. Register for past and future webinars at tephi.texas.gov/training/lea...

Join us for Module 310 and earn continuing education credits. This module will provide an introduction to infection prevention and control practices (IPC) in special populations within healthcare settings. Registration: go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...

Curious about how disease detectives track outbreaks and protect communities? Join the Public Health Workforce Pipeline on October 29
for the next stop in Passport into Public Health Epidemiology webinar series featuring TEPHI’s Cathi Troisi, PhD. go.uth.edu/DSHS_PHWP

We were honored to participate in this year’s Healthier Texas Summit through poster presentations and a panel discussion. Sharing our work and learning from fellow public health leaders continues to drive our mission to create healthier communities across Texas.

What an incredible summit! Thank you to all our #TXPHS25 attendees for bringing your energy, ideas, and passion for public health. Also, a huge thanks to our speakers and panelists — your expertise inspired powerful conversations. We’re grateful to have shared this time with you!

We're kicking off the Texas Public Health Summit with Janelle Rios, PhD, MPH. Let’s get started!

We’re almost ready for #TXPHS25! We can’t wait to see you there!

This year's #TXPHS25 speaker lineup is stacked with big voices and ideas. Who are you most excited to hear from? Don't miss out – there is still time to join us virtually. Register at tephi.texas.gov/txphs

Public health depends on trust—how we build it has changed, and the future depends on it. Join the conversation at #TXPHS25. Register here: tephi.texas.gov/txphs

From paper records to AI — technology is transforming public health faster than ever. Discover what’s next at #TXPHS25. tephi.texas.gov/txphs

The way diseases spread — and how we stop them — has changed dramatically. See how transmission has shaped public health. Join the conversation at the Texas Public Health Summit. Register now: tephi.texas.gov/txphs

Did you know, the Texas Public Health Summit offers continuing education credits across multiple health-related fields including nursing, medical, public health and more? Check out the list of approved CE credits at tephi.texas.gov/txphs

Register for TEPHI's Infection Prevention & Control Seminar Series! This module will provide an overview of how to conduct an outbreak investigation in a healthcare facility. This module is approved for CME, CNE, a-IPC, CIC, and CPH continuing education credits. go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...

This course explores responsible applications of AI in public health communication and best practices for organizational support, fostering transparency, and building trust. HCTS courses are developed by @uthealthcomm.org‬ in partnership with TEPHI. Enroll: rebrand.ly/HCTS_AI

Level up your public health journey. At #TXPHS25, you’ll gain fresh insights, meet people from all walks of public health, and walk away with knowledge you won’t find in a manual. Register today at tephi.texas.gov/txphs

Join us for the TEPHI Grand Rounds webinar with Sonja Swiger, PhD! Learn about the New World screwworm's history, dangers, and the fight against its return to North America. Don't miss out! Register now at go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi...

Texas Community Health Workers — take advantage of our free, DSHS-approved online training courses designed to support your recertification and strengthen your impact in the community. Start learning today at tephi.texas.gov/training/lea... #CHWAwarenessWeek

Module 308 will provide an overview of current and recent emerging infectious pathogens: Mar-burg, Dengue and H5N1. This module is approved for CME, CNE, a-IPC, CIC, and CPH continuing edu-cation credits. Register at go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...

BIG NEWS! The #TXPHS25 speaker lineup is officially live. Check out who's taking the stage at tephi.texas.gov/txphs.

#TXPHS25 is where professionals from every corner of public health come together to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're a student, practitioner, or leader, this summit is a great opportunity to elevate your impact. Register now at tephi.texas.gov/txphs

Join us for the next module in our Infection Prevention & Control Seminar Series! Discover the fundamentals of healthcare sterilization—from key definitions to process monitoring. This session is approved for continuing education credits. Register at go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...

July is Sun and Heat Safety Month! Join our free, monthly 1 hour CE for community health workers with guest speaker Sammy Sikes, DSHS Preparedness Manager Region 8. Register at go.uth.edu/TEPHI_CHWSer...

Big congratulations to Kayla Ruch, Janelle Rios, and Anabel Rodriguez on the publication of their article in Frontiers in Public Health! The piece highlights the development and impact of the TEPHI IPC Program 200 Series. Read more: frontiersin.org/articles/10....

In-person and virtual registration is now open for #TXPHS25!  This year’s Texas Public Health Summit invites attendees to reflect on key milestones, examine today’s challenges, and look ahead to the innovations shaping our future. Register for FREE at tephi.texas.gov/txphs.

In this upcoming TEPHI Grand Rounds webinar, Katherine Wells, DrPH, MPH, will share insights from the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak — the largest U.S. measles outbreak in over two decades. Register at go.uth.edu/TEPHIGR_Regi....

Our TEPHI teammates had a fantastic time at the 2025 Public Health Camp at UTHealth San Antonio! They engaged high school students from across the city with an insightful presentation on Public Health and Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Way to inspire the next generation of public health leaders!

In this module. learn the fundamentals of high-level disinfection in healthcare—what it is, how it works, and how to monitor it. Earn CME, CNE, a-IPC, CIC & CPH credits while boosting your infection prevention skills. Register now: go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...

Join us for our next TEPHI Talk, with guest speaker Margaret Kidd, CMILT, CPE, to discuss how Texas businesses can drive resiliency by understanding the structure of basic supply chains, historical lessons learned, and best practices moving forward. Register: go.uth.edu/TephiTalks_R...

The future starts here. Registration opens 07.01.25. tephi.texas.gov/txphs