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Farmers Markets

Access to affordable, high-quality fruit and vegetables in areas of Houston underserved by grocery stores and fresh food outlets.

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Beat the Heat

Our multi-service centers serve as ‘Beat the Heat’ cooling centers. You are welcome to cool off at any of our 11 locations. Other public facilities such as libraries and recreation centers also offer a place to escape the heat.

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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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Community Health Profiles

Review your community’s health indicators and compare them to those of other super neighborhoods.

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I am Life™

The I am Life™ campaign is more than an idea. It is a pledge to Be Truthful. Be Responsible. Be Safe. I am Life It is an expression of celebrating "Who I am" and reminding the world, "I am here. I exist. I matter."

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We have a place for you

Community Re-Entry Network Program. Helping ex-offenders become productive, contributing members of the Houston community.

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Protect Against Drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. You can significantly reduce the risk.

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NEWS

Sept

10

Houston Health Department confirms teens hospitalized after e-cigarette use

Sept

10

Community to celebrate grand re-opening of newly renovated J.W. Peavy Senior Center

Sept

6

Mayor Sylvester Turner highlights local efforts to prevent suicides among veterans, active military and family members

Aug

30

Houston Health Department addressing opioid crisis before it becomes an epidemic in Houston

Aug

27

Increasing tobacco buying age to 21 a massive victory for public health

Aug

22

Houston Health Department recommends parents talk to family doctor about immunizations

Aug

14

Cooling centers remain available as heat emergency plan deactivated

Aug

8

Houston activates public health heat emergency plan

Aug

6

Houston Health Department celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month, promotes WIC benefits

Aug

1

Clock ticking for affordable local fresh fruits and vegetables at 2019 Houston Health Department farmers markets

JULY

31

Free childhood immunization event kicks off Houston Health Department National Health Center Week four-day health fair

JULY

29

Houston Health Department stresses mosquito-bite prevention as peak months for West Nile Virus near

JULY

24

City adds additional cooling centers for residents to escape the heat

JUNE

26

Newly renovated Acres Homes Multi-Service Center to host grand re-opening

JUNE

17

Houston Health Department, Judah Brown Project partnering to help prevent childhood drownings

JUNE

13

Houston Health Department investigating mumps outbreak at Harris County Jail

JUNE

7

Expected high heat indices pose risk to groups particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses

MAY

15

Mayor Turner celebrates Team Up Houston's second year with local students and Houston professional sports teams

MAY

2

Houston Health Department launches I am Life™ campaign to educate audiences about preventing HIV Through PrEP, Treatment as Prevention (TasP) to end HIV transmission

APRIL

17

Houston Health Department competition encourages young musicians to become Houston Preparedness Icons

APRIL

8

Mayor Turner, Houston Health Department addressing root causes of youth violence

APRIL

3

Fresh produce more affordable at Houston Health Department’s 2019 Get Moving Houston Farmers Markets

APRIL

1

Houston Health Department highlights National Public Health Week

MARCH

12

Houston Health Department to convert 160 homes with lead into safe homes with new $3 million grant, bond funds

FEB

21

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

FEB

14

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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Houston Health Foundation

The Houston Health Foundation works with donors, organizations and volunteers to forge public-private partnerships that help the Houston Health Department bring valuable health services to the children and families of underserved communities.

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Health Education

Health Education

Offering free health education opportunities on the topics of hypertension, overweight and obesity, and tobacco use to community members across the lifespan.

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