| Arthritis Advisory Committee |
Advises DSHS on planning, implementation, and monitoring of statewide arthritis activities and on increasing health education, public awareness, and community outreach activities related to arthritis. |
Susan Ristine
512-776-2458
susan.ristine@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/arthritis
/members.shtm |
| Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council |
Conducts studies and advises DSHS, Health and Human Services Commission, and Department of Insurance on public use data, outcome data, and other information submitted to or collected by DSHS related to hemophilia or other bleeding or clotting disorders; DSHS’ disclosure and dissemination of that information; and other issues that affect the health and wellness of persons living with hemophilia or other bleeding or clotting disorders. |
Carol Labaj
512-776-3104
carol.labaj@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/tbdac/ |
| Code Enforcement Officers’ Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the code enforcement officer registration program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
David Olvera
512-834-6768
david.olvera@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/code/ceo_meetings.shtm |
| Council on Planning & Advising (CAP) For the Prevention & Treatment of Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders (formerly Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council) |
Monitor, review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of mental and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery and resilience support services in Texas. |
Mary Sowder
512-467-5531
mary.sowder@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa/cap/ |
| Drug Demand Reduction Advisory Committee |
Provides information for the Governor, Legislature and public about issues relating to reducing drug demand. Charged with creating and coordinating implementation of a drug demand reduction strategy. |
Mimi Martinez McKay
512-419-2293
mimi.mckay@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/sa/ddrac/ |
| Dyslexia Licensing Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the dyslexia therapist and practitioner licensing program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
Crystal Beard
512-834-6628, ext. 2772
crystal.beard@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/dyslexia/dyx_meetings.shtm |
| Health Care Associated Infections (HAI) & Preventable Adverse Events (PAE) Advisory Panel |
Makes recommendations to guide implementation, development, maintenance, and evaluation of HAI and PAE reporting system. |
Ron L. Gernsbacher
512-776-6545
Ron.gernsbacher@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/infection_control/HAI/Committee/
Panel10/ |
| HIV Medication Advisory Committee |
Advises in the development of procedures and guidelines for the Texas HIV Medication Program. Reviews program's goals and aims, evaluates ongoing efforts, and recommends short-range and long-range goals and objectives. |
Dwayne Haught
512-533-3002
dwayne.haught@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/meds/advise.shtm |
| Interagency Obesity Council |
Monitors and evaluates obesity prevention efforts in the state for both children and adults. |
Maribel Valls
512-776-3434
maribel.valls@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/obesity/NPAOPcouncil.shtm |
| Local Authority Network Advisory Committee |
Advises on technical and administrative issues that directly affect local mental health authority responsibilities, evaluation and coordination of initiatives, and development of flexible and responsive contracts. Reviews rules related to local mental health authority operations. |
Tamara Allen
512-467-5424
tamara.allen@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhcommunity/
LANAC/ |
| MEDCARES Advisory Committee |
Advises DSHS and the HHSC Executive Commissioner in establishing rules and priorities for the use of grant funds to improve the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and assists in the review of the report to the Governor. |
Kim Wilson
512-776-2021
kim.wilson@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch/
medcares.shtm/ |
| Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the medical radiologic technologist certification program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
Ann Hammer
512-834-6634
ann.hammer@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/mrt/
mrt_members.shtm |
| Newborn Screening Advisory Committee |
Advises DSHS regarding strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. |
David Martinez
512-776-2216
davidr.martinez@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/
advisory.aspx |
| Preparedness Coordinating Council |
Advises DSHS on preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities pertaining to public health and medical emergency support function 8 (ESF-8). |
Priscilla Boston
512-776-6695
priscilla.boston@dshs.state.tx.us |
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| Promotor(a) Community Health Worker Training & Certification Advisory Committee |
Advises DSHS on rules concerning training and regulation of promotores/community health workers. |
Beatrice Smith
512-776-2208
beatrice.smith@dshs.state.tx.us
Anna Garcia
512-776-3860
anna.garcia@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch/chw.shtm |
| Public Health Funding and Policy Committee |
Defines core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies initiatives for areas that need improvement; identifies funding sources available to local health entities; establishes public health policy priorities; and makes recommendations to DSHS annually. |
Glenna Laughlin
512-834-4555
glenna.laughlin@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/phfpcommittee/ |
| Registered Sanitarians Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the sanitarian registration program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
David Olvera
512-834-6768
david.olvera@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/sanitarian/rs_meetings.shtm |
| Respiratory Care Practitioners Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the respiratory care practitioner certification program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
Ann Hammer
512-834-6634
ann.hammer@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/respiratory/rc_members.shtm |
| State Preventive Health Advisory Committee |
Works with DSHS in development and implementation of state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. |
Amy Pearson
512-776-2028
amy.Pearson@dshs.state.tx.us |
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| Texas Oyster Council |
Advises DSHS on criteria used to designate growing areas as open or closed areas. Advises on development of rules, standards, and procedures relating to licensing of molluscan shellfish processors. |
Kirk Wiles
512-834-6660, ext. 2500
kirk.wiles@dshs.state.tx.us |
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| Texas School Health Advisory Committee |
Provides assistance to the DSHS Council in supporting and delivering coordinated school health programs. |
Ellen Smith
512-776-2140
ellen.smith@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/shadvise.shtm |
| Texas State Perfusionist Advisory Committee |
Provides technical and professional advice to the perfusionist licensing program, including advice regarding rules and standards of conduct, and serves as a forum for stakeholder input. |
Michael DeLaCruz
512-834-2705
michael.delacruz@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/perfusionist/pf_new.shtm |
| Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee |
Advises DSHS on program rules and reviews results of any audit conducted or any dispute filed concerning Tobacco Settlement Proceeds. |
Elaine McHard
512-776-6646
elaine.mchard@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/
tobaccosettlement/advcom.shtm |
| Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee |
Protects and promotes the health and environment of Texas through the prevention and control of adverse health and environmental effects related to toxic substances and harmful agents. |
John F. Villanacci
512-776-7269
john.villanacci@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.tscc.state.tx.us/ |
| Worksite Wellness Advisory Council |
Advises on funding and resource development for worksite wellness programs; identifying food service vendors that successfully market healthy foods; best practices for worksite wellness used by the private sector; and worksite wellness features and architecture for new state buildings. |
Brett Spencer
512-776-6161
brett.spencer@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.wellness.state.tx.us/
advisory_board.htm |
| Youth Camp Advisory Committee |
Provides advice on the development of standards, procedures, and rules to implement the Youth Camp Act. |
Michael Minoia
512-834-6788, ext. 2305
michael.minoia@dshs.state.tx.us |
www.dshs.state.tx.us/youthcamp/AdvCom.shtm |
| Youth Camp Training Advisory Committee |
Advise DSHS and HHSC in the development of criteria and guidelines for the training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation. |
Michael Minoia
512-834-6788, ext. 2305
michael.minoia@dshs.state.tx.us |
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