As colder weather settles into our region, now is a good time to make sure you’re prepared for the months ahead. We’ve compiled a collection of practical winter safety resources to help you and your family stay warm, healthy and protected. Explore the tips below to stay safe and resilient all season long. | |
National Weather Service:
Cold Weather Safety | |
Extremely cold air impacts millions of people across the United States each winter. When arctic air moves in, temperatures can drop quickly and brisk winds can make conditions even more dangerous by driving wind chill values to life-threatening levels. Prolonged exposure to this kind of cold increases the risk of frostbite and hypothermia, which can set in within minutes.
Staying informed, dressing in warm layers and limiting time outdoors can help protect you and your family when temperatures plunge.
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CDC: 8 Health Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday | The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, to celebrate life, to be grateful and to reflect on what’s important. It is also a time to appreciate and safeguard the gift of health. | | | |
FEMA: 4 Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather Risks | |
Is your area prone to winter storms? Does your community experience extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfall? Knowing the types of winter weather risks in your area can help you stay safe during those chilly months.
Learn about your seasonal hazards by following local weather forecasts and following your local and state officials. Click the "Read More" button to discover ways you can prepare for winter weather challenges.
| | | | Winter Recess: December 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026 | | |
The Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center and Tulane University will be closed for Winter Break December 24, 2025 through January 5, 2026.
During this time, technical support for the Tulane PACE Learning Management System will be very limited. If you need assistance, please email us.
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell
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Barber Connect Addresses Men's Health &
Celebrates Barbershop Talk Program
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Barbershop Talk research team recently hosted its inaugural Barber Connect event. Held on October 27th at Little Rock’s Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the showcase brought together participating barbers for a day of connection and collaboration. Attendees had the opportunity to network, deepen their knowledge of men’s health, access health resources, help shape the next phase of the Barbershop Talk initiative and celebrate the impact of the program. | | | |
Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) Now Accepting Spring 2026 Internship Applications | |
The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC), a program of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. (AAIHB), is now accepting applications for paid Spring 2026 internship placements. These opportunities support students and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in public health, health education, research or related fields.
Eligibility:
- Applicants of all backgrounds are welcome; preference is given to individuals from federally or state-recognized tribes
- Current students: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in public health or allied fields
- Undergraduates must have completed at least one year of coursework
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Students completing practicums/capstones for academic credit may contact ntsosie@aaihb.org
- Recent graduates: Individuals who completed a Master’s degree within the past two years may apply for a 6-month professional internship (approx. 30 hours/week)
How To Apply:
Click the "Learn More" button below to apply.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM MST on Thursday, December 18, 2025
Required application materials (first-time applicants):
- One letter of recommendation
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Early Registration Now Open for
Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO)'s Annual Public Health Conference
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Early registration is now open for Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO)'s Annual Public Health Conference which will take place April 8–10, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
This year’s conference theme is Texas Public Health Sustainability = Infrastructure & Innovation and will bring together public health professionals from local, state and national public health agencies, as well as other public health partners.
For details including a tentative agenda, hotel and travel information, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities and more, please click the “Learn More” button below.
| | | | Course Spotlight: Introducing Service, Emotional Support and Therapy Animals: Benefits, Legal, and Ethical Considerations | |
Course Description:
The "Introducing Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Animals: Benefits, Legal and Ethical Considerations" training provides public health professionals, students, Tribes and Tribal-serving organizations with information, tools and resources on the use and function of Service Animals, Therapy Animals, Emotional Support Animals
and pets.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the breadth and depth of the field of Service Animals
- Explain the differences between, and benefits of, Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, Therapy Animals and pets
- Describe the advantages of the use of Service Animals in today’s society, including current evidence-based research
- Define the current laws/regulations
- Recognize legal/ethical considerations for professional interactions with individuals using Service Animals
For more info about this training,
please click here.
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Featured Course Bundle:
Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series (SWPI)
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Course Bundle Description:
Take CDC’s Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series (SWPI) for safer well water through stronger public health programs.
SWPI helps health department programs strengthen services to people that use wells, cisterns, springs and other private drinking water systems not covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Oversight for these systems vary, but core elements of successful, sustainable programs are similar. SWPI walks through the 10 Essential Environmental Public Health Services and the Environmental Public Health Performance Standards and provides examples of using them to identify and fill program gaps in these types of drinking water programs.
Trainings in this course bundle include:
- SWPI101: Introduction: The 10 Essential Environmental Public Health Services and Unregulated Drinking Water Programs
- SWPI102: Assessment: Monitor Health
- SWPI103: Assessment: Diagnose and Investigate
- SWPI104: Policy Development: Inform, Educate, Empower, and Mobilize
- SWPI105: Policy Development: Policies and Plans
- SWPI106: Assurance: Laws and Regulations
- SWPI107: Assurance: Linking People to Services
- SWPI108: Assurance: Assuring a Competent Workforce
- SWPI109: Assurance: Evaluation and Research
For more info about the SWPI
course bundle, please click here.
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