Welcome to Public Health IS… a podcast dedicated to making public health more accessible to you the public! - brought to you by Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD). Join Maria Andrea, a passionate public health worker and Community Engagement Specialist for WCCHD, as she discuss all the ins and outs of public health, providing insight into WCCHD, and its impact on day-to-day life.
Public Health IS
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Welcome to Public Health IS… a podcast dedicated to making public health more accessible to you the public! - brought to you by Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD). Join Maria Andrea, a passionate public health worker and Community Engagement Specialist for WCCHD, as she discuss all the ins and outs of public health, providing insight into WCCHD, and its impact on day-to-day life.
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June 30, 2026
In the News- Driving the Food Truck Permit Transition
<p><strong> Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, Maria Andrea and WCCHD's resident food experts discuss the recent changes in Texas mobile food vending laws, focusing on the new statewide permitting process starting July 1. They explore how these changes benefit vendors, the local role in enforcement, and how vendors can prepare for the transition.</p><p>As always, if you like what you heard, please support this podcast by following, liking, commenting, and sharing this episode with family and friends! </p><p>Interested in learning more about a specific public health topic? Reach out to us at publichealthistx@wilcotx.gov! And learn more about Williamson County and Cities Health District at <a href="https://www.wcchd.org/">https://www.wcchd.org/. </a></p><p><strong>Guest names</strong></p><p>Lori Murphy, Jovette Newton</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Public Health and Food Safety</p><p>01:22 Changes in Mobile Food Vending Laws</p><p>03:10 Benefits of Statewide Permitting for Food Vendors</p><p>05:08 Local Role in Statewide Permitting</p><p>06:11 Preparing for the Transition to State Permits</p><p>07:43 Final Thoughts and Resources for Vendors</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Resources</strong></p><p>Texas Department of State Health Services Mobile Vending Application - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/retail-food-establishment</p><p>Williamson County and Cities Health District - https://wcchd.org</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 23, 2026
In the News- NWS
<p>This is a segment called "Public Health IS... In the News" where Maria Andrea discusses emerging public health issues and WCCHD's role in keeping communities healthy and safe. </p><p><br></p><p> summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the emerging threat of the New World Screwworm fly in Texas, its impact on animal and human health, and the measures being taken to control it. Our guest, Jason Fritz, a public health entomologist, shares insights into the biology of the fly, the control strategies like sterile insect technique, and how the community can stay vigilant.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, if you like what you heard, please support this podcast by following, liking, commenting, and sharing this episode with family and friends! </p><p>Interested in learning more about a specific public health topic? Reach out to us at publichealthistx@wilcotx.gov! And learn more about Williamson County and Cities Health District at <a href="https://www.wcchd.org/">https://www.wcchd.org/. </a></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Public Health and Emerging Threats</p><p>02:34 Understanding the New World Screw Worm</p><p>05:15 One Health: The Interconnection of Human, Animal, and Environmental Health</p><p>07:51 Risk Assessment: Human and Animal Vulnerability</p><p>10:41 Mitigation Strategies and Control Measures</p><p>13:16 Public Health Messaging and Community Engagement</p><p> </p><p>resources</p><p><br></p><p>Texas Animal Health Commission - https://www.tahc.texas.gov/</p><p>U.S. Department of Agriculture - https://www.usda.gov/</p><p>Sterile Insect Technique overview - https://entomologytoday.org/2018/07/01/sterile-insect-technique-a-success-story-in-pest-control/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 16, 2026
Public Health IS... Disease Investigations
<p>In this episode, Maria Andrea is joined by Kaleb Fowlkes, director of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance to talk about what goes on behind the scenes to track and control infectious diseases in Williamson County as "disease detectives".</p><p>Interested in learning more about a specific public health topic? Reach out to us at publichealthistx@wilcotx.gov! And learn more about Williamson County and Cities Health District at <a href="https://www.wcchd.org/">https://www.wcchd.org/</a>If you like what you heard, please support this podcast by following, linking, commenting, and sharing with family and friends! </p><p><br></p>
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