June 2021
Health Disparities Report
The inaugural America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report, produced by the United Health Foundation, documents the breadth, depth and persistence of health disparities across the nation to provide objective data
June 2021
Texas Hurricane Response Hub Technical Assistance Center
Building disaster-related public health capacity to enhance environmental and occupational health recovery efforts nationwide.
May 2021
Behavioral Health in the Wake of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020-2021 has had a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of Texans, as well as the rest of the US. The pandemic highlighted the
April 2021
Centering Equity in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Emerging Strategies for Reaching Communities of Color Nadia Siddiqui, MPHChief Health Equity OfficerTexas Health Institute April is National Minority Health Month, and this year’s theme sponsored by the HHS Office of
April 2021
Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative Health Equity Learning Session
An online lecture providing a practical understanding of health equity, why it is essential to advancing population health, and how its principles can be applied to achieve equitable processes and
April 2021
Advancing Health Equity in Nueces Co.
Commissioned by the Nueces County Office of Emergency Management and the Nueces County Hospital District, Texas Health Institute and Accenture LLP led a first-of-its-kind initiative for the county to develop
March 2021
Bills on Medicaid Reimbursement for Dental Services
Austin—Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst and Representative Joseph Deshotel recently filed bills, SB 1152 and HB 3145, in their respective chambers relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain
March 2021
HOPE Initiative National Webinar
Inspiring “Hope” And Action Toward Achieving Racial and Health Equity in our Lifetime The Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative launched a new interactive data platform to help our nation and states
March 2021
Q&A with Dr. Philip Huang
Dr. Philip Huang, Director and Health Authority for the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department, recently spoke with Texas Health Institute about the continued need for preventive measures against COVID-19,
February 2021
Regional Sense-Making in Community Health
Translating evidence and ideas, or “sense-making,” is a core competency of Texas Health Institute (THI) as the state’s public health institute. The Community Health team’s work over multiple projects in