The following resources can help you find information, advice, and assistance regarding specific health conditions. If you are searching for information about a child's health issue you will likely find some additional useful resources on the Children's Health Links page. More general health resource links also are available.
Courtesy - Department of State Health Services Christina Coxwell
From the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Alzheimer's Program Supportive and educational assistance for Alzheimer's patients, their families and long-term care providers.
Arthritis Program Works to reduce the burden of arthritis on the people of Texas through secondary and tertiary prevention, including self-management programs and health communication strategies.
Brain Injury (Traumatic Brain Injury Program) Educational programs, public policy initiatives, and supportive efforts to assist individuals with brain injury, their families and service providers.
Cancer Control Program Educates the public about prevention and treatment of cancer and the benefits of early detection.
Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Program Provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to health agencies/sites, work sites, schools, and communities at large to affect change for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Diabetes Council Addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all people with diabetes and the health care professionals who care for them.
Epilepsy Program Provides comprehensive outpatient care (diagnostic, treatment and support services) to eligible persons who have been diagnosed with epilepsy and/or seizure-like symptoms through contracted service providers in selected service areas in Texas.
Family Planning in Texas A resource page for the health needs of women and their families, including a family planning clinic locator, family violence prevention resources and links to state women's health initiatives.
Hansen's Disease Program The mission of the program is to improve the understanding and control of Hansen's disease in order to achieve the eventual eradication of the condition and its complications from Texas.
Hemophilia Assistance Program Provides limited financial assistance to persons (age 21 and older) who have been diagnosed with hemophilia and meet other program eligibility requirements for blood factor products through approved providers.
HIV/STD Prevention, Bureau of Information on prevention and care in Texas. Find out about HIV/STD services in your area, access HIV/STD and AIDS statistics for Texas, or learn about eligibility requirements for the Texas HIV Medication Program.
Kidney Health Care Goals of this program are to improve access to care for Texas residents with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and to ease the financial burden of obtaining essential medical treatment for ESRD. KHC provides limited financial assistance to Texas residents with ESRD who have been approved to receive KHC benefits.
Courtesy - Department of State Health Services Christina Coxwell
Maternal & Child Health Program General information and links to a number of maternal and child health programs and related materials for public health professionals.
Mental Health Services A directory resource that can help you find mental health services in your area, including adult mental health services, children's mental health services, and disaster mental health services.
Office for the Elimination of Health Disparities Promotes and coordinates resources and initiatives to link communities and other Texas Department of State Health Services programs to appropriate cultural and linguistic health care information, training, and services to eliminate health disparities.
Mold Program Frequently asked questions about mold; homeowner's guide; licensing, training and notification forms and applications; state rules and regulations; accreditation exam schedule.
Oral Health Group The program works to improve the oral health of school-aged Texans and reduce dental disease through preventive dental services.
Osteoporosis Program Educates the public on the causes and risk factors for developing osteoporosis and the value of early detection and prevention.
Substance Abuse Services Index for finding substance abuse related treatment, prevention, education and problem gambling.
Tuberculosis Elimination Division The goal of the program is to prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis among the people of Texas.
Nutrition Guide: 5 A Day the Color Way A web site of the non-profit Produce for Better Health foundation promoting health and wellness through a daily diet of fruits and vegetables.
DSDH Professional Licensing and Certification Unit The 21 state regulatory boards and committees comprising the certification unit evaluate credentials, supervise continuing education activities and conduct complaint investigations for a wide number of health professions in Texas. The certification unit can likely inform you whether a health care provider is properly licensed or registered to do business in the state and may also be able to provide information about any prior disciplinary actions against a provider.
DSDH Health Facility Licensing & Compliance Division (HFLCD) Surveys and regulates health care facilities which participate in the federal certification program and/or are regulated under state licensing statutes. The HFLCD Enforcement Program can provide information about the latest disciplinary and enforcement actions against many types of health care facilities.
DSDH Local Health Department Directory State-participating local health departments, also known as public health districts, receive partial funding from the Texas Department of Health in return for providing certain public health services. The directory can help you find the local health department nearest you.
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