Public Health Information & Alerts

HEALTH ALERTS

Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
DCHHS Reports the First Confirmed Heat-Related Death in Dallas County
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) and Recovery Resource Council (RRC) release overdose data to action: Dallas County 2024 community needs assessment.
West Nile Virus (WNV) Watch 2024

Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
Update: Ongoing Transmission of Mpox in Texas and Recommendations for Preparedness

 

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND OPIOID RESOURCES AND TRAININGS

Initiating buprenorphine treatment
Texas HHS medication assisted treatment resources
Resources and training information from SAMHSA
New DEA training requirements and CME opportunities

NARCAN(Naloxone) ordering for physicians, free doses available for patients through UTSA program. Physicians can request up to 24 units per order with this link from their website. They can request more once it has been distributed to their patients. The program now offers intramuscular naloxone. Email [email protected] for information.

 

Stay informed with the latest information. If there is information you need and can't find it, please don't hesitate to contact the TMA Knowledge Center or DCMS staff:

Texas Medical Association Website
Dallas County Health & Human Services
Texas Health & Human Services
Texas Medical Board

Mental Health Support

24/7 HHSC Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support
(833) 986-1919