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> Health Dept. > News Releases
NEWS RELEASES
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008 News Releases
Senior Expo to help elderly tackle issues, concerns
HDHHS sets men's health fair at Northeast Multi-Service Center
HDHHS to sponsor job fair for health professionals
HDHHS to conduct health assessment of Near Northside
Latino HIV Task Force schedules "meet and greet" open house (3/6/08)
New HDHHS site houses STD, WIC clinics in Southwest area
(2/14/08)
Meeting set to recruit local leaders for new campaign against HIV, AIDS (1/30/08)
Dogs, cats available through weekend pet adoption center (1/25/08)
2007 News Releases
Musical performances, free HIV testing set for World AIDS Day observance
(11/27/07)
New food ordinance enforcement begins November 12
(11/9/07)
Keep pets safe during Halloween (10/25/07)
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing Oct. 15 (9/27/07)
HDHHS to release Alzheimer's help book for black church leaders (9/27/07)
HDHHS to conduct health assessments of Sunnyside, Independence Heights (9/6/07)
HDHHS detects significant jump in syphilis cases, rapid response set for September (8/29/07)
Pandemic
flu summit targets preparedness of local Community Based Organizations
(8/7/07)
HDHHS reminds parents to obtain birth certificates for school year (7/30/07)
HDHHS confirms first West Nile Virus human case of 2007 (7/26/07)
Meeting to Present Magnolia Park Human Services Action Plan on July 25 (7/18/07)
Free HIV tests set for testing day June 27 (6/25/07)
HDHHS sets Saturday walk-in certifications for health services
(6/4/07)
Friends of BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care) offer opportunity to find new pet (6/13/07)
Free HIV tests set for testing day June 27 (6/5/07)
HDHHS to lead community health assessment of Magnolia Park (4/27/07)
HDHHS to honor Houston physicians with high immunization rates (4/20/07)
HDHHS to continue antibiotic distribution Wednesday (4/3/07)
HDHHS’ WIC program sets walk-in registrations (3/28/07)
Reliant Energy, HDHHS Announce Funding for Energy Efficiency Home Improvements As Part of Larger Consumer Education Program (3/20/07)
Program to present local, state tuberculosis trends
(2/13/07)
HDHHS to showcase new Southwest Multi-Service Center at ceremony (2/13/07)
Free HIV tests offered as part of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (2/5/07)
HDHHS’ Southwest WIC Clinic moves to new location (1/3/07)
2006 News Releases
World AIDS Day observance to feature entertainment, New Orleans-style procession, HIV testing (11/27/06)
Pandemic flu workshop to help strengthen preparedness plans, response
(11/9/06)
HDHHS adds four city locations issuing birth certificates (10/7/06)
BARC to observe National Animal Shelter Appreciation Day Nov. 5 (10/30/06)
HDHHS’ Bureau of Vital Statistics extends business hours on Thursdays (9/28/06)
HDHHS acquires equipment improving mold, pollen reports (9/27/06)
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing Oct. 15 (9/26/06)
Local Immunization Coverage Improves Dramatically (9/15/06)
AAA to enroll seniors in program helping with costs
of Medicare prescription drug premiums, co-payments (8/17/06)
HDHHS sets up Kitty Korner at BARC (8/14/06)
HDHHS' WIC nutrition programs to tackle obesity (7/17/06)
Needs assessments for flooded neighborhoods (6/23/06)
Free HIV tests throughout Houston set for June 27 (6/22/06)
HDHHS stresses immunizations appointments in early summer
(6/5/06)
HDHHS’ WIC clinics offer walk-in registrations in June (6/2/06)
Opening Reception Set for Art Exhibit by People with Disabilities (5/9/06)
New Chief Named for City Animal Control Service (5/3/06)
HDHHS to recognize Houston physicians with high immunization rates (4/24/06)
Agencies to offer free vision screenings, presentation (4/20/06)
HDHHS issues warning on unpasteurized foods after brucellosis cases (4/14/06)
Latino HIV Task Force sets open house (4/7/06)
HDHHS detects lead, arsenic in seven South Asian traditional remedies (3/1/06)
HDHHS recommends vaccinating dogs against distemper (2/21/06)
HDHHS changes fees for birth, death certificates (2/10/06)
Free vision screenings set for Feb. 1 at La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center (1/23/06)
HDHHS’ HIV surveillance project to research service gaps in health care system (1/4/06)
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