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Harris County Public Health (HCPH)

Throughout the years, HCPH has responded to public health issues such as rabies, mosquito-borne illnesses, air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, water and food-borne illnesses, natural disasters, tuberculosis, polio, and other communicable diseases. 
Public health is now battling new challenges. Each year brings new diseases, new chronic disease risks, and more natural and man-made disasters.

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IN THE NEWS

More than 60K Harris County babies are too young for measles vaccines, worrying parents

20 Mar, 25

“You can get the vaccine as early as 9 months” for babies exposed to a community experiencing an outbreak, said Roselynn Ruth, director of nursing for Harris County Public Health. “But of course, Houston is not in outbreak status.”

How new Harris County Sheriff’s Office district boundaries will impact Spring, Klein area

19 Mar, 25

Lupe Washington, director of the Community Health and Violence Prevention Services division of HCPH, said the county analyzed gun violence and social vulnerability data to determine where HART and RISE would launch.

“These tend to be neighborhoods that have been historically underserved. They may be areas where there are food deserts; transportation may be an issue,” Washington said.

PRESS RELEASES

Prioritize Your Oral Health for Oral Cancer Awareness Month

02 Apr, 25

HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of oral cancer during Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April. HCPH aims to educate the community about risk factors, signs, symptoms, and the critical role regular dental checkups play in safeguarding oral health.

Protect Your Future: STI Awareness Month Advocates for Safer Health Practices

01 Apr, 25

April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is taking action to promote safer health practices and reduce the impact of STIs in our community. STIs continue to be a significant public health concern, particularly among young people.

Fueling the Future: How Healthy Eating and Active Living Connect Harris County Communities

13 Mar, 25

March marks National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthy food choices and physical activity in promoting overall well-being. In Harris County, where chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease continue to rise, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is emphasizing the role of nutrition and active lifestyles in preventing serious health conditions.

Nuevo Centro de Salud Sheldon amplía el acceso a servicios vitales para todos

12 Mar, 25

El Centro de Salud Sheldon, un nuevo y transformador centro de salud, abrió sus puertas al público el 10 de marzo.

Ubicado en 8530 C E King Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044, se compromete a brindar servicios integrales de salud para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de la comunidad. Al integrar la atención médica, conductual y nutricional en un solo lugar, el Centro busca que la atención de calidad sea accesible y conveniente para todos.

Food Connects Us: Fueling the Future with Healthy Habits in Harris County

12 Mar, 25

HCPH’s Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP) Program, under the Health Prevention and Coordinated Care (HPCC) Division, is dedicated to improving community health by promoting nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention. In 2014, HCPH launched the Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) program to reduce the epidemic of childhood and adult obesity within Harris County.