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Health of Texas Community is the next phase of Texas CARES. Texas CARES contributed to important understandings of COVID-19’s impact on Texas families and communities. Health of Texas will go beyond, seeking to understand the state of health, chronic disease, and health-related needs for Texans.
The Health of Texas team is inviting Texas CARES participants who have completed at least one survey to form Health of Texas Community. We are not enrolling new participants at this time. As a Texas-sized total health program, this community will work together to provide insights into the health impacts affecting Texas families the most.
Watch the video to learn more about Health of Texas Community.
Enroll: Step one is joining the community! If you are eligible to participate in Health of Texas Community, you will receive an invitation from the Health of Texas team via text and email. All potential Health of Texas participants will need to enroll to participate, even if you are already enrolled in Texas CARES.
Survey: Participants will take at least one survey about their health. Additional surveys may be available in the future, so stay subscribed to Health of Texas text messages and emails.
Blood draw: Those selected to complete additional surveys will receive an order number by text message. Take the order number and a photo ID to CPL to complete the blood draw. Find the nearest CPL and check their hours of operation before going.
Receive results: Between two and five days after your blood draw, you will receive your test results. The text will contain a link to the CPL portal, where you can review your results.
Future findings: As the Health of Texas team learns more about Texans’ health needs, we hope to share findings, reports and more information with you. Stay subscribed to text messages and emails, check back here on the website, and follow our social media platforms for updates.
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
Watch a video about Health of Texas.
Learn more about the chronic diseases that affect Texans the most.
Read about the difference between acute and chronic inflammation.
Health of Texas is managed by a collaborative team from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
Core Health of Texas planning team members include Dr. Eric Boerwinkle, Dr. Cecilia Ganduglia Cazaban, Dr. Melissa Valerio-Shewmaker, Jessica Ross, Ximena Flandes Amavisca and Amy Casebier.
Questions? Contact the Health of Texas team by leaving a message on our secure voicemail at 713-500-9441 or by emailing [email protected].
Phone: 713-500-9441
Email: [email protected]
