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🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨Meet Alyssa Ramirez, MPH, Becky Kier, Todd Kier, Steven Cook, and Stephanie Cerda, our panel sp...
04/06/2026

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨
Meet Alyssa Ramirez, MPH, Becky Kier, Todd Kier, Steven Cook, and Stephanie Cerda, our panel speakers for the 2026 Hays County Public Health Symposium — Public Health in Practice, One Health in Our Community!

A panel bringing together leaders from the American Red Cross, United States Veterans Service Dogs, and Freedom Canines International, highlighting the extraordinary impact of trained canines in moments of crisis and healing. Panelists will explore how innovative programs, from supporting animals affected by disasters to empowering veterans through service dog partnerships and advancing evidence‑based training models, strengthen individual and community resilience. Through powerful stories and practical insights, this session will illuminate how human‑canine teams foster hope, connection, and recovery when it’s needed most.

🗣 Presentation: “Resilient Together: Human and Canine Partnerships Transforming Response, Recovery, and Well‑Being”

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections–120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration, parking, and lunch!
Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg
Questions? marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov | 512‑393‑5572

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨Meet Juana Escobedo-Bermudez, BSPH, CHES, CHW, CHWI, and Dr. Leslie Allsopp, PhD, MSN, MPH, som...
04/04/2026

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨

Meet Juana Escobedo-Bermudez, BSPH, CHES, CHW, CHWI, and Dr. Leslie Allsopp, PhD, MSN, MPH, some of our speakers for the 2026 Hays County Public Health Symposium — Public Health in Practice, One Health in Our Community!

Juana Escobedo-Bermudez is a Project Program Coordinator at the Texas Center for Patient Safety at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. She is a Community Health Worker Instructor and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Juna is a key member of the Asthma 411 team, where she supports program implementation and develops asthma education and training materials. She also coordinates a range of community outreach and asthma awareness initiatives

Leslie Allsopp is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Women’s Health and a Faculty Partner with the Texas Center for Patient Safety at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has worked with school asthma programs for more than 10 years, including leading the Asthma 411 initiative in Tarrant County, which began as a two-school pilot and now serves more than 400 campuses. Her work also includes supporting collaborations for school-based asthma programs, advancing state policy to stock asthma medications in schools, and developing training and educational materials for state and local asthma initiatives

🗣 Presentation: “Asthma 411: School and Community Partnerships to Improve Asthma Outcomes”

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections–120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration, parking, and lunch!

Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg
Questions? marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov | 512‑393‑5572

📊 Hays County Wastewater Report — Update for Sample Collected on March 24th, 2026🤧 Illness trends continue to shift! COV...
04/03/2026

📊 Hays County Wastewater Report — Update for Sample Collected on March 24th, 2026
🤧 Illness trends continue to shift! COVID-19 variants N1/N2 increased to high levels in Buda. In San Marcos, N1/N2 increased to very high levels. COVID-19 variant Omicron increased to high levels in Buda. In San Marcos, Omicron increased to very high levels. Norovirus GII increased significantly to very high levels in Buda. In San Marcos, it maintained very high levels. RSV B decreased to moderate levels in Buda, but was not found in San Marcos. Influenza B was detected at moderate levels in Buda. In San Marcos, influenza B was detected at very low levels. RSV A was detected at moderate levels in San Marcos. However, in Buda, it was not detected.

✅ Protect yourself and others: Wash your hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a mask when needed, stay home if you’re feeling sick, and keep your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations up to date.

🔬 Since the last sampling on March 17th...
📢 Buda
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 increased to high levels
🦠 Omicron variant of COVID-19 increased to high levels
🦠 Norovirus GII increased to very high levels
🦠 Influenza B was detected at moderate levels
🦠 RSV B decreased to moderate levels

📢 San Marcos
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 increased to very high levels
🦠 Omicron variant of COVID-19 increased to very high levels
🦠 Norovirus GII maintained very high levels
🦠 Influenza B was detected at very low levels
🦠 RSV A was detected at moderate levels

📈 Explore the data:
San Marcos 👉 https://loom.ly/C0NaZaQ
Buda 👉 https://loom.ly/c69zawQ week’s heat map of virus trends:
👉 https://loom.ly/pyj0P7o

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Meet Dra. Isabella Vigil, Ph.D., one of our speakers for the 2026 Hays County Public Health Sy...
04/03/2026

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨

Meet Dra. Isabella Vigil, Ph.D., one of our speakers for the 2026 Hays County Public Health Symposium — Public Health in Practice, One Health in Our Community!

Dra. Isabella (Izzy) Vigil is a Behavioral Health Coordinator at the Hays County Health Department and a community-centered leader working at the intersection of public health and mental health. With a PhD in Education and Community Leadership, she focuses on trauma-informed care, community connection, and making mental health resources more accessible. Her work is grounded in both compassion and action, helping individuals and systems move toward healing.

🗣 Presentation: “Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart: Cultivating Empathy and Sustainable Care in Community.”

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections–120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration, parking, and lunch!

Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg
Questions? marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov | 512‑393‑5572

Over the weekend, the Hays County Health Department staff attended the Wimberley Emergency Preparedness Fair. The staff ...
04/03/2026

Over the weekend, the Hays County Health Department staff attended the Wimberley Emergency Preparedness Fair. The staff had the opportunity to play “Guess the Organ” with tons of curious children, hand out activity books to help families build their own emergency kits and plans, and help attendees sign up for both Warn Central Texas and the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry Program (STEAR).

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the HCHD table and got prepared with us!

Sign up for Warn Central Texas alerts here 👉 https://loom.ly/5AVeewo
Sign up for STEAR here 👉 https://loom.ly/yGHI43E
⚠️ The information in STEAR will be kept in the system for 1 year. You should re-register after that time period.
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Durante el fin de semana, el personal del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays asistió a la Feria de Preparación para Emergencias de Wimberley. El personal tuvo la oportunidad de jugar a «Adivina el órgano» con montones de niños curiosos, repartir cuadernos de actividades para ayudar a las familias a preparar sus propios kits y planes de emergencia, y ayudar a los asistentes a registrarse tanto en Warn Central Texas como en el Programa de Registro de Asistencia en Emergencias del Estado de Texas (STEAR).

¡Gracias a todos los que se acercaron a la mesa del HCHD y se prepararon con nosotros!

Inscríbase en las alertas de Warn Central Texas aquí 👉 https://loom.ly/5AVeewo
Inscríbase en el STEAR aquí 👉 https://loom.ly/yGHI43E
⚠️ La información se conservará en el sistema durante 1 año. Debe volver a registrarse después de ese período.

🚨 The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning people not to eat Great Value brand frozen dinosaur-shaped ch...
04/02/2026

🚨 The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning people not to eat Great Value brand frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets with a best by date of Feb. 10, 2027, lot code “0416DPO1215” and establishment number “P44164.” The chicken nuggets, sold in 29-ounce bags and distributed through Walmart stores nationwide, are the subject of a US Department of Agriculture health alert issued on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, because they may be contaminated with a high level of lead.

⚠️ According to the alert, the potentially harmful level of lead in the chicken nuggets was detected by routine public health sampling.
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🚨 El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas (DSHS) advierte a la población que no consuma los nuggets de pollo congelados con forma de dinosaurio de la marca Great Value con fecha de consumo preferente del 10 de febrero de 2027, código de lote 0416DPO1215 y número de establecimiento P44164. Los nuggets de pollo, vendidos en bolsas de 29 onzas y distribuidos a través de las tiendas Walmart en todo el país, son objeto de una alerta de salud del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos emitida el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026, ya que pueden estar contaminados con un alto nivel de plomo.

⚠️ Según la alerta, el nivel potencialmente nocivo de plomo en los nuggets de pollo fue detectado mediante muestreos rutinarios de salud pública.

On March 26th, the Hays County Health Department staff attended the Centro Health Fair. Our team distributed children's ...
04/02/2026

On March 26th, the Hays County Health Department staff attended the Centro Health Fair. Our team distributed children's health comic books, condoms, and shared information about our IMMTRAC services to Centro 35 residents!

We want to extend our thank you to Centro35 for hosting us 💙🤍
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El 26 de marzo, el personal del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays asistió a la Feria de la Salud de Centro. ¡Nuestro equipo repartió cómics sobre salud infantil y pr*********os, y compartió información sobre nuestros servicios IMMTRAC con los residentes de Centro 35!

Queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento a los apartamentos Centro 35 por acogernos 💙🤍

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Meet Dr. Christine Lynn Norton, PhD, LCSW-S, CCTP, CCAT, CET, and Dr. Allie Thomas, PhD, CTRS,...
04/02/2026

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨

Meet Dr. Christine Lynn Norton, PhD, LCSW-S, CCTP, CCAT, CET, and Dr. Allie Thomas, PhD, CTRS, some of our speakers for the 2026 Hays County Public Health Symposium — Public Health in Practice, One Health in Our Community!

Dr. Norton is a professor in the School of Social Work at Texas State University whose research focuses on adventure therapy, outdoor behavioral healthcare, and nature-based approaches to mental health and well-being. Her scholarship examines how experiential and nature-based interventions can support trauma recovery, youth development, and community wellbeing. Dr. Norton has contributed to the development of best practices in adventure therapy and collaborates with interdisciplinary partners to advance research and training in outdoor and experiential therapies. Her work also explores how access to nature and experiential learning environments can expand pathways to healing, leadership development, and social connection.

Dr. Allie Thomas is a scholar and practitioner advancing innovative therapeutic and outdoor recreation programs that support individuals with disabilities, youth engaged in health-risk behaviors, and participants across the lifespan. Her work integrates adaptive sport, outdoor recreation, and community-based programming to promote resilience, health, and positive leisure engagement. Thomas’ scholarship explores adaptive sport, outdoor and adventure-based interventions, and interprofessional collaboration in recreational therapy. Through this work, she advances evidence-based practices that uses recreation and outdoor experiences to build resilience, support recovery, and foster inclusive health and wellness opportunities.

🗣 Presentation: “Nature and Health: Exploring a Campus Nature Rx Initiative at TXST.”

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections–120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration, parking, and lunch!

Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg
Questions? marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov | 512‑393‑5572

The Hays County Health Department would like to extend our appreciation to our generous sponsors for supporting the 2026...
04/02/2026

The Hays County Health Department would like to extend our appreciation to our generous sponsors for supporting the 2026 Public Health Symposium. Thank you to Lupe Tortilla Kyle for sponsoring lunch, and to Green Guy Recycling for sponsoring coffee and pastries for symposium attendees. We appreciate your partnership! 💙

There is still time to register!
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections–120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration, parking, and lunch!

Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg
Questions? marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov | 512‑393‑5572

Today, the Hays County Health Department recognizes World Autism Awareness Day!Autism is a form of neurodivergence, mean...
04/02/2026

Today, the Hays County Health Department recognizes World Autism Awareness Day!

Autism is a form of neurodivergence, meaning there are many different ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. There is no single way to be autistic. Each person has their own strengths, interests, and ways of engaging with others. Many autistic people describe deep focus, strong interests, and meaningful connections to the things they care about. These experiences can shape how joy, creativity, and connection show up in everyday life.

This piece was submitted by a community member here in Hays County, reflecting on relationships, learning, and what it means to build a more inclusive and compassionate community.

This post kicks off our Autism Awareness Month series as we celebrate autism acceptance and neurodivergent brilliance. It is also part of our Autism Acceptance Month Zine Project, where we are sharing lived experiences and reflections from autistic and neurodivergent community members and those in relationship with them.
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¡Hoy, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays conmemora el Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Autismo!

El autismo es una forma de neurodiversidad, lo que significa que hay muchas formas diferentes de pensar, comunicarse y experimentar el mundo. No hay una única forma de ser autista. Cada persona tiene sus propios puntos fuertes, intereses y formas de relacionarse con los demás. Muchas personas autistas describen una gran capacidad de concentración, intereses intensos y vínculos significativos con las cosas que les importan. Estas experiencias pueden determinar cómo se manifiestan la alegría, la creatividad y la conexión en la vida cotidiana.

Este artículo ha sido enviado por un miembro de la comunidad aquí, en el condado de Hays, y reflexiona sobre las relaciones, el aprendizaje y lo que significa construir una comunidad más inclusiva y compasiva.

Esta publicación da inicio a nuestra serie del Mes de Concienciación sobre el Autismo, en la que celebramos la aceptación del autismo y la brillantez neurodivergente. También forma parte de nuestro Proyecto Zine del Mes de Aceptación del Autismo, en el que compartimos experiencias vividas y reflexiones de miembros de la comunidad autistas y neurodivergentes, así como de quienes se relacionan con ellos.

In observance of Good Friday, the Hays County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd. Regular busi...
04/02/2026

In observance of Good Friday, the Hays County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 6th.
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Con motivo del Viernes Santo, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays permanecerá cerrado mañana, viernes 3 de abril. El horario habitual se reanudará el lunes 6 de abril.

💡For our March newsletter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Yvette Lacsina, Career Pathways Program Manager at Commun...
04/01/2026

💡For our March newsletter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Yvette Lacsina, Career Pathways Program Manager at Community Action Inc. of Central Texas. You can read about Community Action Inc. of Central Texas and the Adult Education Program in the “Community Spotlight” section of the Hays County Health Department's monthly newsletter.

📚Want to learn more? Visit their website here! https://loom.ly/HHFWEOc
✉️Want to read the rest of the March newsletter? Find it here: https://loom.ly/k_Xt-fw
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💡Para nuestro boletín informativo de marzo, tuvimos el placer de entrevistar a Yvette Lacsina, Responsable del Programa de Itinerarios Profesionales en Community Action Inc. de Texas Central. Puede obtener más información sobre Community Action Inc. de Texas Central y el Programa de Educación para Adultos en la sección "Community Spotlight" (Foco en la comunidad) del boletín mensual del Departamento de Salud del condado de Hays.

📚¿Quiere saber más? ¡Visite su página web aquí! https://loom.ly/HHFWEOc
✉️¿Quiere leer el resto del boletín informativo de marzo? Lo encontrará aquí: https://loom.ly/k_Xt-fw

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas

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