HHSC – The Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant Public Hearing and State Preventive Health Advisory Committee (SPHAC)

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Work Plan. The Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant allows recipients to address unique public health needs with innovative, community-driven methods. The PHHS Block Grant Program allows states, territories, and tribes to— Address emerging health issues and gaps. Decrease premature death and disabilities by addressing factors. Achieve health equity by addressing social determinants of health. Support local programs to achieve healthy communities. Establish data and surveillance systems to monitor health status. Program priorities--To achieve these goals, the PHHS Block Grant Program supports and targets— Clinical services Preventive screenings and services Outbreak control Workforce training Program evaluation Public education