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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

HMPV: What are the symptoms of the respiratory virus and how does it spread?

07 Jan, 25

Harris County Public Health reported no new cases or outbreaks of HMPV in the public health's jurisdiction as of Monday. The last HMPV outbreak in the jurisdiction happened in April 2024 at a long-term care facility.

From statistic to birth hero: How a midwife is solving Houston’s Black maternal health crisis

06 Jan, 25

Despite being home to the largest medical center in the world, Harris County has also faced one of the highest rates of Black maternal and infant mortality in Texas and the U.S., consistently exceeding state or national averages since 2016, according to a 2024 maternal and infant health report by Harris County Public Health.

PRESS RELEASES

Harris County Public Health Awards $1 Million in Capacity-Building Grants to Empower Local Nonprofits

07 Jan, 25

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its new Capacity Strengthening Program (CSP) grants. The grants aim to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) to enhance their impact on health equity and address social determinants of health, which are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.

Screening and Vaccination: A Winning Combination in Cervical Cancer Prevention

06 Jan, 25

Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern for women in the United States. In observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) urges community members to stay informed, take regular screenings, and receive vaccinations to fight this preventable disease.