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HCPH In the News

Houston Public Media
11/5/2018
Harris County’s $24M animal shelter breaks ground
Community Impact
11/1/2018
Harris County set to break ground on $24M animal shelter
Texas Standard
10/31/2018
How Remote Sensing Can Help Scientists Pinpoint Mosquito Breeding Zones And Control Disease
Texas Public Radio
10/31/2018
How Remote Sensing Can Help Scientists Pinpoint Mosquito Breeding Zones And Control Disease
KUT 90.5
10/31/2018
How Remote Sensing Can Help Scientists Pinpoint Mosquito Breeding Zones And Control Disease
The Houston Chronicle
10/24/2018
Meet Marissa, a sweet pup who needs lots of TLC, at Harris County Animal Shelter
Community Impact
10/18/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter, Cy-Fair nonprofits work to save dogs, cats
The Katy News
10/16/2018
Harris County Public Health Raising Awareness of Senior Social Isolation
The Houston Chronicle
10/16/2018
Two area kids confirmed to have polio-like illness that has spread to 22 states
The Houston Chronicle
10/16/2018
Two area kids confirmed to have polio-like illness that has spread to 22 states
Houston Public Media
10/15/2018
Harris County Raises Awareness of Social Isolation
ABC13 Eyewitness News
10/11/2018
More cases of rare polio-like illness reported in Harris and Galveston County
KHOU 11
10/11/2018
At least two Houston-area children have rare polio-like illness; 8 statewide
Rice University News & Media
10/9/2018
Hurricane Harvey Registry can help far beyond Houston

ABC 13 Eyewitness News
10/8/2018
Relief may be in sight for neighbors of 'deplorable' lots in northeast Harris County
KHOU 11
10/5/2018
Free adoptions for select dogs at Harris County Animal Shelter this weekend
News on 6
10/4/2018
Inaugural Health Equity Hackathon to Identify and Tackle Systematic Obstacles to Health
Live Journal
10/2/2018
The Carolinas are waging war against nickel-sized hurricane mosquitoes
Live Journal
10/2/2018
The Carolinas are waging war against nickel-sized hurricane mosquitoes
Houston Chronicle
9/28/2018
Meet Stacy, Lance and others at Harris County animal shelter
Houston Chronicle
9/27/2018
Pets of the Week: Meet Stacy, found in home after owner died, and others at Harris County shelter
TMC News
9/27/2018
Harris County Public Health Hosted Family Dinner Day: Bringing Families Together To Prevent Underage Drug and Alcohol Abuse
East Aldine District
9/27/2018
Harris County Public Health Hosted Family Dinner Day: Bringing Families Together To Prevent Underage Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Houston Chronicle
9/26/2018
‘Robot brothel’ planned for Houston draws fast opposition from mayor, advocacy group
Click 2 Houston
9/25/2018
Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce to announce number of cases solved in Houston area
Click 2 Houston
9/20/2018
Harris County reports Texas' first West Nile virus death of 2018
Click 2 Houston
9/20/2018
Daughter opens up about mother being treated for West Nile Virus
FOX 26
9/20/2018
Harris County confirms first West Nile Virus death in 2018
Houston Public Media
9/20/2018
West Nile Virus Death in Harris County, Effects of Deportation in Houston, And ‘Community Conversations’ Outreach Series
Houston Patch
9/20/2018
First West Nile Virus Death In Texas Reported In Houston
ABC13: Eyewitness News
9/20/2018
Health officials report first 2018 West Nile related death in Harris County
Houston Chronicle
9/20/2018
West Nile virus claims first Harris County victim, man from southwest dies of the mosquito-borne illness
Univision 45
9/16/2018
¿Quiénes pueden aplicar para recibir servicios médicos gratuitos en Houston?
Univision 45
9/16/2018
Servicios de salud preventiva para la comunidad del condado Harris
ABC13: Eyewitness News
9/16/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter in need of help amid major occupancy crisis
KHOU 11
9/14/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter at 'crisis capacity'
Preparedness Impact Project
9/12/2018
Harris County, TX: Public Health Brings Hope after Hurricane Harvey
Sinovision
9/11/2018
County public health official urges emergency preparedness and planning during Hurricane season
Houston Chronicle
9/8/2018
Aldine residents still recovering after Harvey
Houston Public Media
9/6/2018
Harris County Launches Program to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
Univision 45
9/6/2018
Autoridades de salud lanzan un programa de prevención sobre el envenenamiento por plomo
Houston Chronicle
9/5/2018
Harris County health program to focus on reducing childhood lead poisoning
Houston Chronicle
8/31/2018
Bat tests positive for rabies in Pasadena
FOX 26
8/29/2018
Houston-area providers say CDC report on STDs confirms what they suspected
Houston Chronicle
8/29/2018
Pet of the Week: Here are the Harris County Animal Shelter puppies and kitties that need homes now
ABC13: Eyewitness News
8/28/2018
Texas Children's Hospital nurse fired after posting Houston toddler's positive measles results on Facebook
Houston Chronicle
8/23/2018
As Houston recovers from Harvey, be sure that you recover, too [Opinion]
FOX 26
8/21/2018
Bayou City Buzz - Body as a Work of Art: More Than Skin Deep
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
8/20/2018
Community Resilience in the Eye of a Storm
iHeart Radio
8/20/2018
Doug talks about rehab after joint replacement, reverse mortgage, and social isolation.
Public Health Informatics Institute
8/15/2018
Podcast: Dr. Umair Shah on the Public Health Informatics Conference and Harris County's data warehouse
Houstonia
8/15/2018
Everything You Need to Know About Back-to-School Vaccines
Houston Chronicle
8/13/2018
Have you checked your pet's microchip lately?
KHOU 11
8/10/2018
Houston mom warns of Zika virus effects
ABC7: Eyewitness News Chicago
8/10/2018
Mom sounds alarm after son born with birth defects from Zika virus
Univision 45
8/9/2018
"Esto es algo que no le desearía a ninguna mamá": hispana que contrajo el virus del Zika durante el embarazo
ABC13: Eyewitness News
8/9/2018
Houston mom sounds alarm after son born with birth defects from Zika virus
Houston Chronicle
8/8/2018
Pet of the Week: Here are the Harris County Animal Shelter puppies and kitties that need homes now
NACCHO Voices
8/2/2018
2017–2018 NACCHO President Dr. Umair A. Shah Shares Highlights from His Term and Describes How LHDs Can Combat the “#InvisibilityCrisis”
Sinovision
7/30/2018
Texas health officials are warning about an outbreak of illnesses caused by the parasite Cyclospora.
AP News
7/17/2018
US health official reveals fentanyl almost killed his son
Houston Public Media
7/17/2018
Montgomery County Officials Confirm First Case Of West Nile Virus In 2018
The Katy News
7/13/2018
Harris County Public Health Received Multiple National Awards for Excellence in Response to Hurricane Harvey
FOX 26
7/13/2018
Bats on building may make you squirm on Freaky Friday the 13th
NACCHO
7/5/2018
NACCHO Annual Preview 2018: Community Resilience After Hurricane Harvey
APHA - The Nation's Health
7/5/2018
Health departments placing stronger emphasis on equity: Achieving social justice in public health
APHA - The Nation's Health
7/5/2018
Health departments placing stronger emphasis on equity: Achieving social justice in public health
Houston Chronicle
7/5/2018
Pet of the Week: Here are the Harris County Animal Shelter puppies and kitties that need homes now
TMC News
7/2/2018
Fight the Bite
Click 2 Houston
7/2/2018
Who checks to make sure Houston pools are safe, clean?
Houston Chronicle
6/30/2018
Tell Harvey’s impact to researchers [Opinion]
The CW 33
6/29/2018
Flu killed nearly 10,000 Texans this season
Univision 45
6/28/2018
¿Cómo protegerse de los mosquitos transmisores de enfermedades durante el verano?
Houston Public Media
6/27/2018
West Nile Virus Found At 18 Locations In Harris County
Click 2 Houston
6/27/2018
How to keep track of mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
Houston Chronicle
6/26/2018
More West Nile cases found in Harris County
KHOU 11
6/22/2018
The shelter is offering free adoptions for cats and select dogs from June 25 through July 3.
The CW: News Fix
6/12/2018
West Nile found in Harris County mosquitoes; at least three test return positive
KHOU 11
6/12/2018
Dog found chained outside Harris Co. Animal Shelter gives birth to 11 pups
Houston Public Media
6/7/2018
As Mosquito Season Ramps Up, Harris County Virologists React With Speed
Energy and Commerce
6/6/2018
Taking Public Health to the Hills!
Univision 45
6/5/2018
Departamento de Salud del condado Harris realiza su cumbre anual de regulaciones alimenticias
KHOU 11
6/2/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for cats, large dogs
KHOU 11
6/1/2018
VERIFY: Do you have to register your dog or cat in Texas?
The Houston Chronicle
5/31/2018
Nearly 400 animals at Harris County Animal Shelter need homes now
KHOU 11
5/31/2018
Spay and neuter ordinances do not work, experts in Houston say
ABC13: Eyewitness News
5/30/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter overcrowded with hundreds of animals
Huffington Post
5/30/2018
Texas Animal Shelter Overwhelmed With Hundreds Of Dog And Cat Surrenders Over Memorial Day Weekend
Houston Public Media
5/15/2018
Harris County Officials Encourage Residents To Be Proactive In Protecting From Mosquito Bites
Univision 45 Houston
5/15/2018
Autoridades de salud del condado Harris dan recomendaciones ante el inicio de la temporada de mosquito
FOX 26
5/15/2018
Mosquito control ramping up as days get hotter and humid
The CW: News Fix
5/15/2018
WATCH: Judge Ed Emmett, health officials discuss new tools to help fight mosquitoes
Click 2 Houston
5/15/2018
What you need to know about mosquito protection
KHOU 11
5/15/2018
New technology used to fight mosquitoes in Harris Co.
Houston Chronicle
5/15/2018
Houston temps hit record highs this week
FOX 26
5/11/2018
Houston woman reunited with her pet after dog gone for months in Minn.
The CW: News Fix
5/10/2018
Is Fido ready for hurricane season? Pet disaster prep kits donated to Harris County Animal Shelter
Texas Medical Center News
5/4/2018
Second Annual Zika Birth Defects Symposium
FOX 26
5/3/2018
Free adoption event May 4-6 at Harris County Animal Shelter
U.S. News & World Report
5/3/2018
Bracing for the Storm
forimmediaterelease.net
5/2/2018
PRAI Beauty Celebrates One Year Of National “Free the Shelters” Campaign With Mega Free Adoptions Event
Univision 45 Houston
2/20/2018
Confirman la primera muerte infantil a causa de la influenza en el condado de Harris
ABC13: Eyewitness News
2/20/2018
10-year-old girl is first flu-related child death in Harris County
Telemundo Houston
2/19/2018
Confirman muerte de menor a causa del Flu en condado Harris
The CW: News Fix
2/19/2018
First child flu-related death reported in Harris County, health officials say
FOX 26
2/19/2018
Harris County Public Health confirms child flu-related death
Modern Healthcare
1/31/2018
Fitzgerald's resignation comes as CDC faces huge funding cuts
FOX 26
1/26/2018
Several months remain in already-deadly flu season
Healthcare IT News
1/25/2018
Telehealth success story: 97% of Harris County TB patients took their meds during Hurricane Harvey
Houston Public Media
12/22/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter Offers Free Dog And Cat Adoptions
Houston Public Media
12/7/2017
Mobile Healthcare Provided To a Houston Area Still Coping With The Harvey Effect
The Urban Edge
12/1/2017
Harvey recovery raises questions of health equity in Houston
The Houston Chronicle
11/23/2017
Holiday season starts with Houstonians still supporting each other
The CW: News Fix
11/22/2017
Houston animal shelters go above and beyond, set standard for disaster response for pets
FOX 26
11/20/2017
Dog with mange, heartworms, parasites at center of legal mess
The Houston Chronicle
11/20/2017
After owner dies, dog survives weeks before being rescued
The Pump Handle
11/7/2017
In wake of Zika outbreak, survey finds major improvements needed in U.S. mosquito control
Univision 45 Houston
11/4/2017
Inicia la temporada de la influenza, por lo que hay que tomar medidas preventivas
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
10/26/2017
Dr. Umair Shah will receive the 2017 Excellence in Patient Care Award at NACDS Foundation Dinner
Newsweek
9/30/2017
Hurricane harvey-related diseases have increased, health officials warn
KHOU
9/29/2017
Health Department watches as restaurants reopen
ABC News
9/29/2017
Houston health officials warn homeowners about slight uptick in diseases after Harvey
Houston Public Media
9/29/2017
Health Official Says Anti-Mosquito Aerial Spraying Was Successful In Harris County
The Houston Chronicle
9/28/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter seeks adopters, fosters for more than 100 animals
ABC13: Eyewitness News
9/25/2017
Flesh-eating bacteria strikes Missouri City man during Harvey
ABC13: Eyewitness News
9/16/2017
Aerial mosquito spraying continues this weekend around the area
ABC13: Eyewitness News
9/15/2017
Harris County goes door-to-door looking for Harvey health concerns
The Scientist
9/15/2017
After Harvey, Mosquito Control Ramps Up
CBS Evening News
9/4/2017
Health official spreads the word about health risks after Harvey
Huffington Post
9/1/2017
Here’s What You Need To Do If Your House Was Flooded During A Hurricane
NPR
8/29/2017
Health Issues Stack Up In Houston As Harvey Evacuees Seek Shelter
The Weather Channel
8/28/2017
Houston Hospitals Respond to Harvey with Evacuations, Brace for the Worst
The CW: News Fix
8/24/2017
Harris County Public Health prepares for Hurricane Harvey
Houston Style Magazine
8/17/2017
Harris County Public Health Executive Elected to Lead National Health Organization Priorities Include Health Equity and Disease Prevention
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
8/16/2017
Harris County Public Health - 2017 Texas Health Champion Awardee
Entomological Society of America
8/7/2017
Ten Entomologists Join the Ranks of Fellows of the Entomological Society of America
The Katy News
8/2/2017
August is National Breastfeeding Month
NACCHO
7/19/2017
Dr. Umair A. Shah Takes Office as President of the National Association of County and City Health Officials
CNBC
7/11/2017
Tech companies wage war on disease-carrying mosquitoes
khou
7/10/2017
Big turnout at Harris Co. Animal Shelter after story goes viral
Houston News
6/22/2017
How Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD are targeting childhood obesity
ABC13
6/22/2017
How Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD are targeting childhood obesity
nytimes
6/19/2017
The High-Tech Device That’s Like a Bouncer for Mosquitoes
NACCHO
6/19/2017
NACCHO Announces the 2017-18 Officers and Board of Directors
Houston Chronicle
6/15/2017
Harris County ramping up animal welfare initiatives
Community Impact Newspaper
6/2/2017
Food deserts in Houston lead to high childhood obesity rates
Community Impact Newspaper
6/2/2017
Harris County, Humble ISD, New Caney ISD target childhood obesity
khou
5/3/2017
Adorable kittens ready for adoption at Harris Co. Animal Shelter
NACCHO
4/3/2017
Q&A with NACCHO President-Elect Dr. Umair A. Shah
Prevention Institute
4/3/2017
Moving Healthcare Upstream Past Clinic Walls
Prevention Institute
4/3/2017
PI Guest blogger from T. Kaleemullah, public health analyst @hcphtx, offers health providers ideas to address #SDH
Chron.com
3/21/2017
Use of genetically modified mosquitoes considered in Houston
Business Standard
3/21/2017
Texas county considering GM mosquitoes to fight Zika virus
The Philadelphia Tribune
3/20/2017
Modified mosquitoes considered in Houston
Vox
1/19/2017
Trump could gut public health funding at the exact time we need it most
Health Equity Journal
1/11/2017
From Principles to Practice: One Local Health Department’s Journey Toward Health Equity
Chron.com
11/1/2016
Local authorities advise against skipping flu shot
ScienceDaily
10/31/2016
Nearly 600 Zika investigations force public health department in Harris County, Texas to improvise
e! Science News
10/31/2016
Nearly 600 Zika investigations force public health department in Harris County, Texas to improvise
TheNews.com.mx
10/26/2016
Is the U.S. Ready for Zika?
Khou.com (AP)
10/26/2016
Voting early? Here's where to go to avoid long lines

Press Releases

10/12/2018
Harris County Public Health Raising Awareness of Senior Social Isolation
9/26/2018
Harris County Public Health Hosted Family Dinner Day: Bringing Families Together To Prevent Underage Drug and Alcohol Abuse
9/20/2018
Harris County Confirms First West Nile Virus Associated Death
9/20/2018
Harris County reports Texas' first West Nile virus death of 2018
9/5/2018
Harris County Public Health Launches Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
7/13/2018
Harris County Public Health Received Multiple National Awards for Excellence in Response to Hurricane Harvey
5/14/2018
Mosquito Season is Back – and You Can Fight the Bite!
5/3/2018
Harris County Animal Shelter Partners with National Brand to Place Animals in Homes
4/25/2018
Shelter offers tips and ways the community can support kittens in need
4/25/2018
Shelter offers tips and ways the community can support kittens in need
2/19/2018
Harris County Public Health Confirms Flu-Related Pediatric Death
12/20/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter Seeks to Place 100 Animals in Homes for the Holidays
12/19/2017
Don’t Take Chances with Your Health, Get the Flu Vaccine
10/27/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter recommends 6 pet safety tips to prevent ‘scaredy’ cats and dogs
10/24/2017
FREE Home Lead Inspections and Removal for Families Who Qualify
10/3/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter Seeks ‘Harvey Heroes’ for Animals
10/3/2017
Petco Foundation Helps Harris County Storm Victims Care for Their Pets, $100,000 Grant Funds Mobile Wellness Services
9/29/2017
Harris County Health Department Sends New Mobile Fleet to Assist and Survey Families Flooded in the Aldine Area
9/20/2017
FREE Well Water Testing to End Effective Friday, September 22, 2017
9/14/2017
Harris County Health Department to Assist and Survey Families in Recently Flooded Areas
9/13/2017
Aerial Mosquito Spray Operation Scheduled in Wake of Flooding
9/5/2017
Well Water Sample Drop-off Locations
9/4/2017
Advisory for Residents Returning Home After Arkema Chemical Plant Fire
9/2/2017
Well Water Testing Effective Tuesday, September 5, 2017
8/30/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter to Open After the Storm
8/29/2017
Unsafe Water Notice
7/25/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter sees cases of Canine Distemper
7/24/2017
Harris County Animal Shelter Statement
6/27/2017
Ease Your Pets’ Fear of Fireworks
6/6/2017
Houston PetSet and Jan Duncan Donate $743,541 to Harris County Animal Shelter
5/22/2017
Mosquito Season is Back – Prevent the Bite Day and Night!
5/3/2017
Most Klein Residents Feel Prepared for Emergencies
4/17/2017
International Chagas Day – April 14, 2017, Chagas Disease: Not all Kissing is Harmless, Especially with Bugs
3/16/2017
Litters of Puppies and Kittens Unwanted by Residents Need Adopting
2/16/2017
Harris County Public Health to Survey Klein Residents
2/14/2017
Fix it Harris County
1/31/2017
Commissioners Court Approves Spending $420,000 To Build Shelter That Will Save Thousands Of Animal Lives
12/20/2016
Harris County Public Health awarded Public Health Dept. of the Year by NACCHO
11/11/2016
Harris County Animal Shelter Pet Adoption Event in conjunction with the ASPCA® & Subaru Share the Love Event
10/31/2016
Nearly 600 Zika Investigations Force Harris County Public Health To Improvise
8/9/2016
Harris County Confirms First Zika-Associated Death in Texas
7/25/2016
HCPH Confirms First West Nile Virus Human Case of the Season
7/13/2016
First Zika-Linked Microcephaly Case Has Been Identified in Harris County, Texas
6/21/2016
Harris County Partners with Microsoft on High Tech Mosquito Traps to Detect Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

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