Texas Community Health News (TCHN)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

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Texas Community Health News (TCHN) contributes to public health awareness in Texas by producing and sharing original, free-to-republish reports, customizable data visualizations, and tips for reporters to localize content for greater impact. This program is a collaboration with the Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Researchers & Collaborators

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Dr. Daniel Carter

Faculty Fellow, THRC

Associate Professor, Journalism and Mass Communication

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Ms. Kym Fox

Faculty Fellow, THRC

Professor of Practice, Journalism and Mass Communication

OVER 196 REPORTS REPUBLISHED & REFERENCED

Texas Revamps Narcan Distribution Following Delays, Unpredictable Supply

Texas Community Health News  
May 30, 2024       
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Rural Texas Emergency Departments Face Mounting Mental Health Crisis

Texas Community Health News 
April 26, 2024      
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Fort Worth, Houston ISD Send More Students to Alternative Education Following Vaping Bill

Texas Community Health News 
April 18, 2024      
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TCHN Website

Visit the TCHN website for reports, county profiles, and data that support health awareness and solutions across Texas.

FEATURED TXST RESEARCH EXPERTS

These Texas State researchers have been featured in Texas Community Health News. Read their featured article by clicking below.

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TCHN IN THE NEWS

New TXST Program Provides Journalists, Public With Health Data

San Marcos Daily Record
July 14, 2023 
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