Texas Public Health Coalition
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Resources

Get the facts on pressing public

health issues in Texas

Coalition Priorities

Infectious Disease

Vaccines are safe, cost-effective, and proven to protect people from potentially deadly infectious diseases. Higher vaccination rates can protect vulnerable Texans from harm. Strengthening Texas' immunization registry is a priority.

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Maternal Health

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Too many pregnant women and new mothers in Texas experience preventable health problems or die prematurely. We must do more to make it safe to be a new mom in Texas.

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Tobacco & E-Cigarette Use

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in Texas, and new electronic vapor products continue to entice youth.

Chronic Disease

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COVID-19 shed light on just how chronic diseases leave Texans more vulnerable to poor health outcomes and death. Keeping Texans healthy wherever they live, learn, work, and play can prevent chronic disease and save lives. TPHC supports the efforts of Partnership for a Healthy Texas to prevent chronic disease and obesity in Texas.

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Public Health budget

Texas' low spending on public health shows in our health outcomes. When we fail to invest in public health, Texans pay the price.

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Public Health Infrastructure

The pandemic has shed light on just how much Texas' economy, way of life, and well-being depends on the strength of our public health infrastructure.

Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Texas. Talking openly about mental health can reduce stigma and save lives.

 

Legislative Updates

 
 

Additional Resources