Contact Persons
Haley Jackson, MPH, CHES, CPH
Program Specialist
5425 Polk St., Suite J/Mail Code 1906
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: (713) 767-3018 | Fax: (713) 767-3049
Kim Beam, MPH
Program Specialist
5425 Polk St., Suite J/Mail Code 1906
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: (713) 767-3023 | Fax: (713) 767-3049
Kimberly Nicholson, MPH, CHES
Maternal & Child Health Program Specialist
5425 Polk St., Suite J/Mail Code 1906
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: (713) 767-3027 | Fax: (713) 767-3049
Mission
To achieve and sustain healthy people and healthy communities throughout Health Service Region 6/5 South.
Purpose
The purpose of the Public Health Improvement (PHI) Program is to assist counties not served by a local health department in building capacity to carry out the ten essential services of public health. The PHI Program supports the strengthening of public health infrastructure in counties where the Department of State Health Services’ Regional Office serves as the local health department. The program is funded by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG).
Goals
Facilitate the formation of and provide technical assistance to community-planning groups that address health issues at the local level.
Assist communities in conducting local assessments and/or community forums to gather local data.
Assist communities with identifying and prioritizing health issues related to health disparities and creating a plan to address those concerns.
Assist counties in identifying, appointing, and maintaining Local Health Authorities, when appropriate.
Train local health authorities, county judges, and other community groups about the principles of public health.
Activities
Community Health Assessments
Data distribution
Health Disparities, Cultural Competency, & Health Literacy Training
Public Health Leadership Training
Research and technical assistance with population-based community interventions
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