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⏰Heads up! This week, October 19th-23rd, is National Medical Assistant Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing MA Prisc...
10/20/2026

⏰Heads up! This week, October 19th-23rd, is National Medical Assistant Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing MA Priscilla! 👏👏

Priscilla has been with us for nearly 2 years and works in our clinic as well as with our tuberculosis (TB) treatment program!

🩺National Medical Assistant Week, or MARWeek, is led by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) every full third week of October. It is a national celebration honoring the vital contributions medical assistants make to patient care, health care teams, and the communities they serve. This year's theme is “Educated. Equipped. Empowered.” 💪

So, major shoutout and thank you to Priscilla! Also, we give an additional thank you to all the awesome medical assistants out here who work so hard to support patients and providers. 🥳❤️

🏥October 19-23, 2026 is National Health Education Week! This week is a celebration led by the Society for Public Health ...
10/20/2026

🏥October 19-23, 2026 is National Health Education Week! This week is a celebration led by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), where they aim to increase national awareness on public health issues and understanding of the role of health education. 🎉🎊

SOPHE will be hosting webinars all week about multiple major public health issues! If you are interested in any of them here is where you can find out how to register: https://loom.ly/qTWPTdg

You do not have to be a SOPHE member to register, although webinars may have a fee attached to them.

But what is health education? 🧐
It is the planned process of giving people the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to make informed choices and adopt healthy behaviors. 💪🍎

📖 Health educators commonly pursue certifications after completing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Two nationally recognized credentials by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) are The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education (MCHES®)!

Learn more here:
https://loom.ly/A9aZ-Rw

🏠The Hays County Health Department does all sorts of health education presentations and outreach.
Just to name a few:
🩸Bloodborne Pathogen Education
🧠Behavioral Health 360 (powered by CredibleMind) Navigation
🦠Preventing the spread of germs education for youth or caregivers
💉EPI Pen Demo & Training
💊Opioid Overdose Awareness & Prevention Training
🚗Child & Infant Car Seat Installation Checks
And more based on requests from the community!

As always, you can contact us!
📞(512) 393-5520
📍101 Thermon Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

Boo to the Blues Scrapbook!🦇👻Swipe to see some of the incredible booths our community partners set up for our Hays Count...
10/19/2026

Boo to the Blues Scrapbook!🦇👻

Swipe to see some of the incredible booths our community partners set up for our Hays County families at The Village Main on Friday. Huge thank you to Community Action for hosting us and all of the wonderful organizations that showed up in their incredibly coordinated costumes with plenty of treats and resources to share. We can't wait to do it again next year. 🎃
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¿Qué tal el álbum de recortes de Boo to the Blues?🦇👻

Desliza el dedo para ver algunos de los increíbles puestos que nuestros socios comunitarios hicieron para las familias del condado de Hays en The Village Main el viernes. Muchísimas gracias a Community Action por recibirnos y a todas las maravillosas organizaciones que se presentaron con sus disfraces increíblemente bien coordinados y con un montón de regalos y recursos para compartir. Estamos emocionados por volver a hacerlo el año que viene. 🎃

FESTA Program
Cenikor Foundation
SMTX Mental Health Coalition
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
Communities In Schools of Central Texas
Southside Community Center San Marcos
Hill Country MHDD Centers
Start Smart Hays & Caldwell
EMC Behavioral Health
Tree of Life Behavioral Health and Wellness
Parents as Teachers - Community Action
Blended & Blessed Nutrition
San Marcos Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Halloween fun, community connections, and so much heart! 🎃💜Boo to the Blues welcomed approximately 200 community members...
10/19/2026

Halloween fun, community connections, and so much heart! 🎃💜

Boo to the Blues welcomed approximately 200 community members for an evening of trick-or-treating and connecting with local mental health, substance use, and community resources!

Hosted by the Hays County Health Department in partnership with Cenikor, FESTA, and the Core Four Partnership, this event brought families and local organizations together to make behavioral health education approachable and fun.

The wind moved us indoors, but our vendors and team brought the Halloween spirit with them! 👻 Thank you to every partner, volunteer, and vendor who helped make this evening possible, and to every family who joined us.

A special thank you to Commissioner Michelle Cohen for her generous donations in support of this event! 💜

We are so grateful for this community. Boo to the Blues will return next year!
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¡Diversión de Halloween, conexión con la comunidad y mucho cariño! 🎃💜

Boo to the Blues dio la bienvenida a unos 200 miembros de la comunidad para disfrutar de una velada de "trick-or-treating "y conocer los recursos locales en materia de salud mental, dependencia de sustancias y apoyo comunitario.

Organizado por el Departamento de Salud del condado de Hays en colaboración con Cenikor, FESTA y Core Four Partnership, este evento reunió a familias y organizaciones locales para hacer que la educación sobre salud conductual resultara accesible y divertida.

El viento nos obligó a cambiar el evento al espacio interior, ¡pero nuestros vendedores y nuestro equipo trajeron consigo el espíritu de Halloween! 👻 Gracias a todos los colaboradores, voluntarios y vendedores que ayudaron a hacer posible esta velada, y a todas las familias que se unieron a nosotros.

¡Un agradecimiento especial a la comisionada Michelle Cohen por sus generosas donaciones en apoyo a este evento! 💜

Estamos muy agradecidos a esta comunidad. ¡Boo to the Blues volverá el año que viene!

Happy Boss’s Day to our Health Department Director, Matthew Gonzales, MHA!Matthew joined the department as an intern and...
10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our Health Department Director, Matthew Gonzales, MHA!

Matthew joined the department as an intern and has been an integral part of our growth. Matthew has always enjoyed engaging with our community and we’d love for you to know more about the human helping to create positive change in our community! 🎉
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¡Feliz Día del Jefe a nuestro director del Departamento de Salud, Matthew Gonzales, MHA!

Matthew comenzó en el departamento como estudiante en prácticas y ha sido una pieza clave en nuestro crecimiento. A Matthew siempre le ha gustado involucrarse con nuestra comunidad y nos encantaría que conocierais mejor a la persona que está contribuyendo a generar un cambio positivo en ella. 🎉

📊 Hays County Wastewater Report — Update for Samples Collected on October 6th, 2026🚨 It is that time of year when COVID-...
10/16/2026

📊 Hays County Wastewater Report — Update for Samples Collected on October 6th, 2026

🚨 It is that time of year when COVID-19 cases are consistently showing up in moderate to very high levels! 🚨

🤧 Illness trends continue to shift! COVID-19 variants N1/N2 as well as COVID-19 variant Omicron have decreased to moderate levels in both cities. Norovirus GII is maintaining low levels in Buda and maintaining high levels in San Marcos.

✅ Protect yourself and others: Wash your hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a mask when needed, stay home if you’re feeling sick, and keep your vaccinations up to date.

🔬 Since the last sampling on September 29th...
📢 Buda
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 decreased to moderate levels
🦠 COVID-19 variant Omicron decreased to moderate levels
🦠 Norovirus GII has maintained low levels

📢 San Marcos
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 decreased to moderate levels
🦠 COVID-19 variant Omicron decreased to moderate levels
🦠 Norovirus GII has maintained high levels

📈 Explore the data:
San Marcos 👉 https://loom.ly/C0NaZaQ
Buda 👉 https://loom.ly/ha7HvvI
This week’s heat map of virus trends 👉https://loom.ly/pyj0P7o

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to strong winds💨, the event is now moving INDOORS!🦇👻Join us TONIGHT and say BOO to the Blues and...
10/16/2026

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to strong winds💨, the event is now moving INDOORS!🦇👻

Join us TONIGHT and say BOO to the Blues and join us for a FREE spooktacular evening of Halloween fun while connecting with local behavioral health resources that support our community. Enjoy treats, giveaways, family-friendly activities, and lifesaving education for all ages!

🌟TONIGHT! Friday, October 16th🌟
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Community Action Inc of Central Texas
Address: 215 S Reimer Ave #130, San Marcos, TX 78666
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‼️ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE: ¡Debido a los fuertes vientos💨, el evento se llevará a cabo dentro del edificio!🦇👻

¡Acompáñanos ESTA NOCHE y dile BOO a los Blues! Únete a nosotros para una velada espeluznantemente divertida y GRATUITA de actividades de Halloween mientras te conectas con recursos locales de salud conductual que apoyan a nuestra comunidad. Disfruta de dulces, obsequios, actividades familiares y educación vital para todas las edades.

🌟¡ESTA NOCHE! Viernes, 16 de octubre🌟
De 6 p.m. a 8 p.m.
Lugar: Community Action Inc of Central Texas
Dirección: 215 S Reimer Ave #130, San Marcos, TX 78666

🏠 Reubicación y Entrega en el Refugio: Entendiendo Sus OpcionesA partir del 11/10/2026, el Refugio Regional de Animales ...
10/16/2026

🏠 Reubicación y Entrega en el Refugio: Entendiendo Sus Opciones
A partir del 11/10/2026, el Refugio Regional de Animales de San Marcos tiene actualmente:
🐶 130 perros en el refugio y 26 perros en hogar temporal
🐱 78 gatos en el refugio y 91 gatos en hogar temporal

¡El refugio continúa recibiendo más animales cada día! Debido al aumento en la cantidad de animales y el espacio limitado, le recomendamos considerar la opción de reubicar a su mascota antes de entregarla al refugio. Aunque los refugios trabajan arduamente para cuidar a los animales, pueden ser entornos con mucho estrés, especialmente para mascotas acostumbradas a un hogar tranquilo. Sabemos que esta puede ser una decisión difícil y estamos aquí para apoyarlo durante todo el proceso. Puede seguir esta guía de reubicación para ayudarle. 🐾💗

¿Tiene preguntas o inquietudes?
Estamos aquí para ayudarle. Nuestro objetivo es apoyar la salud pública, el bienestar animal y la colaboración comunitaria. Por favor comuníquese con los Servicios de Bienestar Animal del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays si necesita asistencia.
📍 Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hays
101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ División de Servicios de Bienestar Animal
(737) 289-4066

Si tiene suministros que desea donar al refugio, ellos aceptan:
🍭 Comida y premios para perros y gatos
🧸 Juguetes duraderos
🛏️ Camas pequeñas para mascotas y mantas

Encuéntrelos en
📍 750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Horario de Operación:
Domingo: 12–5 PM
Lunes: 12–5 PM
Martes: 12–7 PM
Miércoles: Cerrado
Jueves: 12–7 PM
Viernes: 12–5 PM
Sábado: 12–7 PM

🏠 Rehoming and Surrendering: Understanding Your OptionsAs of 10/11/2026, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter has a cu...
10/16/2026

🏠 Rehoming and Surrendering: Understanding Your Options
As of 10/11/2026, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter has a current animal population of:
🐶 130 dogs in the shelter & 26 dogs in foster
🐱78 cats in the shelter & 91 cats in foster

They only continue to take in more every day! So, due to rising numbers and limited space, we encourage you to looking into rehoming your pet before considering surrendering them to the shelter. While shelters work hard to care for animals, they can be high-stress environments, especially for pets who are used to a quiet home setting. We understand this can be a difficult decision, and we’re here to support you through the process. You can follow this rehoming guide to help. 🐾💗

Have any questions or concerns?
We’re here to help. Our goal is to support public health, animal welfare, and community collaboration. Please contact Hays County Health Department’s Animal Welfare Services if you have any questions.
📍Hays County Health Department
101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ Animal Welfare Services Division
(737) 289-4066

If you have any supplies that you would like to donate to the shelter they accept:
🍭 Dog/cat food and treats
🧸 Durable toys
🛏️ Small pet beds and blankets

Find them at San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter!
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 12–5 PM
Monday: 12–5 PM
Tuesday: 12–7 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12–7 PM
Friday: 12–5 PM
Saturday: 12–7 PM

🐱 Meet our cat sweethearts of the week! 🐈Swipe through to learn more about our kitties this week. We have Effie, Snowfla...
10/15/2026

🐱 Meet our cat sweethearts of the week! 🐈
Swipe through to learn more about our kitties this week. We have Effie, Snowflake, and Lolek who are all waiting patiently for their forever homes!🐾💗

Find them at San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 12–5 PM
Monday: 12–5 PM
Tuesday: 12–7 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12–7 PM
Friday: 12–5 PM
Saturday: 12–7 PM
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🐱 ¡Te presentamos a nuestros gatitos favoritos de la semana! 🐈
Desliza el dedo para saber más sobre nuestros gatitos de esta semana. ¡Tenemos a Effie, Snowflake, y Lolek, que esperan pacientemente a encontrar un hogar definitivo!🐾💗

¡Encuéntralos en el Refugio Regional de Animales de San Marcos!
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Horario de apertura:
Domingo: 12-5 PM
Lunes: 12-5 PM
Martes: 12-7 PM
Miércoles: cerrado
Jueves: 12-7 PM
Viernes: 12-5 PM
Sábado: 12-7 PM

Address

101 Thermon Drive
San Marcos, TX
78666

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15123935520

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