The Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Advisory Committee Zoom meeting is scheduled for March 28. Additional information will be posted on the website as it becomes available.
Also in Texas, the Health and Humans Services Commission (HHSC) provided information on two diabetes programs:
- Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) is a program at The University of Texas in Houston that educates pregnant women and women with children about living a healthier lifestyle for them and their children. Moms participate in weekly cooking classes, exercise classes, support groups and a bag filled with fresh fruits and vegetables along with healthy recipes.
- Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration (TX RPC) project by the Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living aims to improve the health of Texans by “using Texas research, data and resources to assist legislators in developing effective health policies”. TX RCP supports Texas legislators by providing state-level data and research on current health issues, and by establishing partnerships between researchers and state policymakers.
Finally in Texas, the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and administratively linked to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), will hold its next meeting on February 29 and posted its agenda.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.