Contact

➤ LOCATION

401 W. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701

☎ CONTACT

knowledge@texmed.org
(512) 370-1462

➤ TPHC Coordinator

kaavya.venkat@texmed.org

Who we are

The Texas Public Health Coalition consists of more than 30 health professional organizations and health-focused organizations dedicated to disease prevention and health promotion.

Purpose

The coalition works to reduce preventable disease by advancing effective public policies that promote a safe and healthy environment and healthy behaviors for all Texans.

Our Objectives

• Develop leadership and consensus among health professionals and health-focused groups on critical public health issues.

• Prioritize and advocate for statewide policies, programming, and funding to address public health.

• Inform and educate Texas elected officials on the importance of public health.

• Provide information and analysis on public health policy for media, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and the public.

• Track Texas’ progress addressing high-priority public health issues.

• Strengthen interaction between the health care and public health communities.

CHAIR

Maria Monge, MD
Private Practice, Austin Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine Specialist