We sit down with Russell Hopkins, Director of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), to explore the vital role of emergency readiness in public health. This conversation offers a high-level, “30,000-foot view” of PHEP, highlighting the essential strategies and frameworks that help us stay prepared for the unforeseen.

Join us as we dive into a variety of topics, including:

• The fundamentals of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and its role within NET Health.
• How PHEP collaborates across departments to ensure community safety.
• Insights into Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology.
• Key challenges and learnings from recent public health events.

Whether you’re curious about emergency preparedness or interested in how public health adapts to new challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

We’re back with Part 2 of our Environmental Health series. This time, we sit down with Ginger Points, Director of our Environmental Health Department at NET Health.

In this episode, Ginger shares her journey to becoming the director of the Environmental Health Department, what her role entails, and dives deep into the crucial services her team provides to protect public health in Northeast Texas.

If you enjoyed Part 1 with our Registered Sanitarian, you won’t want to miss this insightful follow-up!

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We speak with Joy Johnson, Director of the Center for Healthy Living. Join us as we explore the transformative programs that are empowering East Texans to live healthier, happier lives. From diabetes education to building better daily habits, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Whether you're looking to make a lifestyle change or just curious about local health initiatives, you won't want to miss this!

The Center for Healthy Living

• Blood Pressure Screening
• Blood Glucose Screening
• Cholesterol Screening
• Breast & Cervical Cancer screening services

Phone: (903) 593 - 7474

Email: jjohnson@netphd.org