The
Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) HDHHS
provides immunizations,
prenatal care, screening for sexually transmitted diseases
and tuberculosis control. Other
services include investigating air pollution
complaints, enforcing the smoking ordinance,
licensing and inspecting food establishments,
the food manager's
certification training course,animal
control, disease investigation, birth and
death certificates, health centers and multi-service
centers.The
Harris County Area Agency on Aging is
also part of HDHHS.
Vision
Self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy
communities
Director Stephen Williams
Mission
The
mission of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services
is to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians.
Values
Accountability
Quality
Integrity
Teamwork/Cooperation
Innovation
Proaction
Compassion
Competency
Diversity
Efficiency
Non-Judgmental
Strategic
Roles
Catalyst
Facilitator
Broker
Evaluator
Advocate
Safety
Net Provider
Change
Agents
Goals
Collect,
analyze, and disseminate health data.
Prevent
the spread of diseases.
Educate
to promote and encourage healthy behaviors.
Provide
leadership, planning, and policy development.
Protect
against environmental hazards.
Assure
quality and accessibility of community-wide health
and human services.
Improve
the public health infrastructure.
Assure
a competent public health workforce.
Collect,
analyze, and disseminate health data.
Prevent
the spread of diseases.
Educate
to promote and encourage healthy behaviors.
Provide
leadership, planning, and policy development.
Protect
against environmental hazards.
Assure
quality and accessibility of community-wide health
and human services.
