The Region 6 Center for Health Security and Response Readiness is comprised of a dedicated, passionate team of professionals committed to advancing health security through innovation and collaboration. Our Center combines the expertise of 3 major institutions within Region 6: Tulane University, the University of Oklahoma, and Texas A&M University.

Tulane’s Center for Applied Environmental Public Health (CAEPH) brings decades of experience in environmental health, emergency preparedness, and applied research. As the lead institution for the Region 6 CHSRR, CAEPH provides core leadership, coordination, and evaluation expertise to ensure our work remains responsive, rigorous, and grounded in real-world application. CAEPH guides the overall direction of CHSRR and facilitates close collaboration with regional and national partners.

The University of Oklahoma’s Center for Public Health Practice (CPHP) supports applied public health research, policy engagement, and systems-level training across Oklahoma and the broader region. As a sub-awardee under the CHSRR initiative, CPHP plays a critical role in connecting state and local priorities to broader regional efforts, contributing valuable insights and expertise to the design and delivery of our evidence-based interventions.

The USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness at Texas A&M University is nationally recognized for its focus on rural health systems, community-based preparedness, and public health workforce training. As a sub-awardee under CHSRR, the USA Center leads efforts to ensure that our strategies and resources effectively address the unique challenges faced by rural and underserved communities in Region 6.