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IT’S TIME TEXAS

8-week competition that unites and mobilizes schools, businesses, organizations, community members, and mayors toward the common goal of transforming your community's health. Starts January 7 and runs through March 3.

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Measles

Learn about measles, the vaccine to prevent it, and the importance of vaccinating according to CDC’s recommended schedule.

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Hurricane Harvey Registry

A research study on the impact of Hurricane Harvey on our communities.

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WIC

WIC is a free nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy.

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PensHouston

Make sure your partners or friends get tested and possibly treated for HIV and/or STI.

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Aging Well

The Harris County Area Agency on Aging offers programs tailored to meet the social, nutritional, educational and logistical needs of all Harris County residents age 60 and above.

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NEWS

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Physical health, mental health and housing challenges detailed in first Hurricane Harvey Registry Report

FEB

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Take care of your heart: HHD recommends healthier lifestyles, blood pressure checks to lower heart disease risks

FEB

11

MBK Houston, Change Happens Among Ten Obama Foundation Community Challenge Competition Winners

FEB

09

Houston Health Department Confirms Mumps at ICE Facility

FEB

06

Houston Health Department Recommends HIV Testing, PrEP Awareness During National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

JAN

18

Houston Health Department Highlights Value of Mentors During National Mentoring Month

JAN

09

Houston Health Department recommends flu shot as influenza activity expected to increase

JAN

04

Kick off 2019 with the IT’S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge

DEC

17

Crime Stoppers Houston and Houston Health Department Partner to Offer Training to Improve Interactions Between Police and Civilians

DEC

13

Houston Health Department Program Offering Ex-Offenders Second Chance Celebrating 20th Biannual Graduation

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Services and Programs

Community Re-Entry Network Program
Consumer Health Services
Environmental Health
Epidemiology and Disease Reporting
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
Informatics
HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention
Laboratory Services
Nurse-Family Partnership
WIC

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Houston Health Foundation

Bringing valuable health services to underserved Houston children and families through project Saving Smiles, See to Succeed, My Brother's Keeper and the Community Nutrition Program.

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Houston 311 Call Center

Food Complaints and Questions

Report a complaint regarding foodborne illness or food safety. Complaints may also be submitted for special waste (transporter generators or sewer overflows) and swimming pools.

Call us at 832-393-5100 or submit a complaint online.

Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Awareness &
Wellness Network (DAWN)

Empowering Houstonians with the knowledge to help prevent and control diabetes through self-management education and health-related services.

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Zika virus protection

Mosquito-Borne Illness

Education about mosquito-borne disease prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, cases and travel advisories.

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Houston State of Health

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211 Helpline
Asian and Pacific Islander Health
Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health
Charitable Feeding
Human Services Referral Form
Notice of Privacy Practice (English)
Notice of Privacy Practice (Spanish)
Notice of Privacy Practice (Vietnamese)
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