SPECTRE Regional Newsletter

This week's news!

Stay updated with the latest news, events, and resources on special pathogen preparedness and response in HHS Region VI. Our newsletter covers infection control standards, training events, public health initiatives, and outbreak updates.  

Upcoming Events

HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds- Cybersecurity Preparedness Strategies for Health Care

, 2026 - -

Register for the upcoming HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds to gain expert insights and practical strategies for managing patient care during cyber incidents.

Carecubes Webinar-Out of Africa: How Doctor's Outbreak Experiences Abroad Shape Frontline Care Back Home

, 2026 - -

Register now to strengthen your skills in infectious disease preparedness and improve patient care across any healthcare setting.
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Respond & Protect: Interactive Special Pathogen Response Training for Region 6

, 2026 - - UTMB Campus - Galveston, TX 77555

This interactive training is designed for NSPS Level 2-4 NSPS Level 2–4 hospital personnel and frontline responders across HHS Region 6 involved in identifying and managing patients with suspected HCIDs..

Second International Workshop on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience

-, 2026 The Tremont House - 2300 Ship Mechanic Row St., Galveston, Texas 77550 U.S.

Register now for an international workshop focused on advancing food system resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry-led insights, and One Health solutions to global food security challenges.

Measles 101 Town Hall

Stay informed and protect your community! Watch this important town hall from the Houston Health Department on recent measles cases, symptoms, and prevention. Dr. Susan McLellan, MD, MPH, Director of SPECTRE at UTMB, joins as a presenter to share expert insights on measles preparedness and response. 

Expert Q&A

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