PHRST-7 is a multidisciplinary regional team whose primary responsibility is to support and conduct Public Health activities in a multi-county region. This resource is available to prepare for and, if necessary, respond to the full range of public health emergencies, both natural and manmade. PHRST-7 is available to health departments, hospitals and other health care providers in the region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.