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Resources for military service members, veterans, and their families
TexVet: Partners Across Texas (TexVet P.A.T.) is a collaborative effort of various local, state, and federal entities and programs to ensure the availability of a system of resources and referrals for members of our military service, veterans, and their families. Visit www.TexVet.com for information about access to available health care, social services, and support systems.
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Take Time to Prepare for Emergencies Now
Winter freezes and ice hazards are on the horizon, following an active summer storm season. Now is a good time to prepare yourself and your family for any emergency. It’s easy when you begin planning at TexasPrepares.org or TexasPrepara.org (Spanish) today. |
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Consumer Direction Workgroup Now Accepting Applications
Individuals who use or may use consumer direction for their long-term services and supports, their parents and guardians, service provider, and advocates are invited to apply for membership on the Consumer Direction Workgroup by January 19, 2009. The workgroup helps the health and human services agencies develop options for greater consumer control of their home-based, long-term services and supports such as personal attendants and respite care providers. Applications and More Information
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 DSHS Awarded CDC Grant For Pandemic Flu Project
DSHS has received a $799,798 pandemic flu grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for an electronic laboratory data exchange project. The year-long project, to be conducted in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, will focus on streamlining real-time data sharing among doctors, hospitals, public and private testing laboratories, local and state health departments and the CDC. The goal is to be better equipped to prevent or delay the spread of influenza and other illnesses. DSHS is one of 29 state and local health departments receiving a grant from CDC for pandemic influenza preparedness projects. CDC awarded $24 million for 55 new pandemic flu projects. The awards were competitively selected from 184 applications submitted by state and local health departments.
DSHS News Release
CDC News Release
Award Recipients |
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 Marriage Education Participation Waives State Marriage License Fee
Are wedding plans in your near future? Visit TwogetherInTexas.com for information on new legislation that waives the state’s portion of the marriage license and the 72-hour waiting period for couples who complete a free marriage education class. News Release |
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 Organ Donor Registration
Visit Glenda Dawson Donate
Life – Texas Registry for more information about organ donation
and instructions for registering as an organ donor online. News Release |
