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The border health offices play a crucial role in promoting the overall health and well-being of the U.S.-Mexico border area. They achieve their goals by working collaboratively with partners, closely monitoring, and disseminating vital public health information, fostering cross-border cooperation, and empowering communities through community-driven initiatives. See the links below to learn more about each state border health office and the range of healthcare services and resources they provide.

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Arizona Office of Border Health (ADHS-OBH)

The mission of the Arizona Office of Border Health is to promote and protect the health of all border area residents through sound, competent public health practices along the Arizona-Sonora border.

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California Office of Binational Border Health (COBBH)

The mission of the California Department of Public Health, Office of Binational Border Health (OBBH) is to facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration among California and Mexico health officials, health professionals, and communities in order to optimize binational and border health.

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New Mexico Office of Border Health (NMOBH)

The Mission of the New Mexico Office of Border Health is to improve the health status of the population living along the New Mexico border. Through communication and collaboration at the local, State, and Federal levels on both sides of the international border, we strive to align our public health combined services and outreach to improve the wellbeing and safety of our border communities.

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Texas Office of Border Public Health (OBPH)

The mission of the Texas Office of Border Public Health (OBPH) is to improve the health and well-being of the people living within the U.S.-Mexico border region by collaborating with partners and leveraging resources within and outside of Texas. OBPH builds relationships within communities to foster a safe and healthy environment and living practices. We monitor and share data on public health issues and their impact, support binational public health coalitions, conduct community-based initiatives, and support Community Health Workers.

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Content last reviewed January 16, 2025
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