Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute
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Official account of the TEPHI, a network of public health professionals ensuring the state is at the forefront of pandemic readiness and response.
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.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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...
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
October 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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...
October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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.
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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...
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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...
Registration: go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_Re...
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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...
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
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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!
Also, a huge thanks to our speakers and panelists — your expertise inspired powerful conversations. We’re grateful to have shared this time with you!
September 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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!
Also, a huge thanks to our speakers and panelists — your expertise inspired powerful conversations. We’re grateful to have shared this time with you!
Panel 2: Technology
From AI to data — panelists discuss how tech is transforming public health.
From AI to data — panelists discuss how tech is transforming public health.
September 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Panel 2: Technology
From AI to data — panelists discuss how tech is transforming public health.
From AI to data — panelists discuss how tech is transforming public health.
Honoring a true champion of public health with the Friends of TEPHI Award! Congrats, Dr. Placencia!
September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Honoring a true champion of public health with the Friends of TEPHI Award! Congrats, Dr. Placencia!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Varun Shetty, MD, MBA, MS dives into the future of health policy and preparedness.
September 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Varun Shetty, MD, MBA, MS dives into the future of health policy and preparedness.
We're kicking off the Texas Public Health Summit with Janelle Rios, PhD, MPH. Let’s get started!
September 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We're kicking off the Texas Public Health Summit with Janelle Rios, PhD, MPH. Let’s get started!
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
Don't miss out – there is still time to join us virtually. Register at tephi.texas.gov/txphs
September 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
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
Register here: tephi.texas.gov/txphs
September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
From paper records to AI — technology is transforming public health faster than ever. Discover what’s next at #TXPHS25. tephi.texas.gov/txphs