DSHS to share health assessment report

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will share findings from the East Texas Community Health Needs Assessment in Jasper at the City of Jasper Fire Hall on 205 Water St. on Aug. 1 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.

"This represent a significant effort on behalf of hundreds of individuals to document information that can be used to improve community health in East Texas," said Dr. Paul McGaha, DSHS regional medical doctor in Tyler.

The assessment gathered information about public and mental health, substance abuse and medical care through surveys and community forums in 35 East Texas counties. For more information look at www.dshs.state.tx.us/easttexas. com or call 1-866-447- 9746.