As a statewide public health nonprofit committed to reducing preventable diseases and increasing health access in Texas, we understand the importance of effective communication in driving change. One powerful tool at our disposal is Canva—a user-friendly design platform that empowers…

A Guide to Conference Success As a statewide public health nonprofit dedicated to fostering healthier communities in Texas, we recognize the immense value of events that allow public health professionals, health champions, and others to connect and collaborate. This annual…

Tips for a Successful Healthier Texas Summit Experience  At the heart of public health advocacy lies effective communication and collaboration, a key feature of a successful panel discussion. As a statewide public health nonprofit dedicated to reducing preventable diseases and…

Planning an Effective Workshop: Balancing Structure and Collaboration Welcome to the world of workshop planning! As advocates for public health, we understand the importance of sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration through effective workshops. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or new…

Sharing Your Research at The Healthier Texas Summit As dedicated public health professionals, we understand the importance of sharing research findings with the broader community. However, the research process is not finished until we actively participate in meaningful discussions and…

A Beginner’s Guide to Presenting at the Healthier Texas Summit Your voice and experience is needed to drive the conversations and initiatives that will shape a healthier future for Texas. As we gear up for this year’s summit, we’re here…

Conferences are exciting opportunities for learning and networking, but they can also make it challenging to maintain our healthy routines. As the Healthier Texas Summit approaches, we’re here with ten strategies to ensure you can make the most of the…

*Deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. It’s Time Texas and the University of Texas System are now accepting proposals for the 2022 Healthier Texas Summit, occurring October 20-21, 2022. This year’s in-person event…

  In the wake of the COVID pandemic, health equity has been pushed to the forefront. People living in low-income communities were hit hard by the successive waves of COVID, catastrophic natural disasters, and the trauma of isolation. The impact…

The Tarrant County Birth Equity Collaborative (BEC), co-lead by Health Equity Alliance of Tarrant County (HEAL) and Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH), was formed to reduce racial inequities in maternal and infant health by identifying, planning, and implementing upstream and…

As communities grapple with the effects of a global pandemic, organizational leaders are being called upon to think of new approaches to providing essential services, protecting vulnerable populations, and fostering community resilience. On June 30, as part of our Healthier…

These past four months have been uniquely challenging times for our communities. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has required us all to adapt to new norms and adjust to the notion that life will never be the same. The pandemic…

By Patrick Brandt, Co-founder, Get Shift Done and President, Shiftsmart It was after the Friday, March 13th press conference when the federal government declared a State of Emergency surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, that I had an “aha” moment during a…

We are living in a uniquely challenging time. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has raised new public health concerns, while magnifying existing social, economic, and environmental issues impacting the health and well-being of Texans. Like many of you, we have…

Written By Drs. David Lakey, Associate Vice Chancellor for Population Health and Chief Medical Officer for The University of Texas System, and Baker Harrell, Founder & CEO of IT’S TIME TEXAS Nearly two-thirds of all deaths in Texas are due…