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Nueces County public health director reports expanded mobile services, TB program recognition and partnerships
Summary
Interim director Dante Gonzales presented the county's quarterly public health report, citing nearly 4,000 clinical services delivered through June 2025, expanded mobile-clinic outreach to rural areas and state recognition of local tuberculosis guidance.
Dante Gonzales, interim director of the city‑county operated Nueces County Public Health District, presented the department’s quarterly report on Oct. 8, highlighting expanded mobile‑clinic outreach, pilot chronic‑disease programs and a state acknowledgment of the county’s tuberculosis (TB) guidance.
Why it matters: Gonzales told the court the health district has used a mobile clinic to reach remote communities — Agua Dulce, Bishop and Robstown were named — and provided nearly 4,000 clinical services during the district’s first three quarters (October–June). He also said state TB staff asked the county to contribute language to the Department of State Health Services’ 2026 TB manual, a sign the county’s program and practices are being referenced at the state level.
Details from the presentation: Gonzales said the district logged about 4,000 clinical services as of June 2025, including 3,251 visits from residents with city addresses and 217 from outside the city limits; the health district’s mobile unit conducted routine screenings, A1C and blood‑pressure checks and vaccinations. Gonzales also noted a new “community resource guide” of local services and said staff had executed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with 12 community partners.
Questions and follow-up: Commissioners asked about scheduling and reaching captive audiences (senior centers, community events). Gonzales said program staff are seeking opportunities to align mobile‑clinic visits with local events and partners to improve attendance and continuity of care.
Ending: The commissioners accepted the report and requested quarterly submissions going forward; staff said future reports would cover the subsequent quarter’s data and that the department is preparing to brief the court on program results annually.
