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It’s Flu Season
It’s Flu Season

It’s not too late to get your flu shot!

Harris Cares: A 2020 Vision of Health in Harris County
Harris Cares: A 2020 Vision of Health in Harris County

Harris County Public Health releases report to improve the health of county residents

Prevent Opioid Overdose
Prevent Opioid Overdose

Harris County Public Health has launched a new Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.

E-cigarette Advisory
E-cigarette Advisory

Learn the dangers of vaping and about our Youth Vaping Prevention Program

HCPH In the News

Houston Public Media
Jan 16, 2020
Houston Matters: A new study has some interesting things to say about the health of Harris County
Houston Chronicle
Jan 10, 2020
New Harris County Animal Shelter facility set to open this summer will double capacity levels
KPRC 2
Jan 06, 2020
The Dangers of Vaping: Galveston County Reporting First Death
Houston Chronicle
Dec 31, 2019
Site helps families looking to volunteer
KTRH 740 AM
Dec 27, 2019
Lost dogs will be less of a problem in the Spring area

Press Releases

Jan 09, 2020
Health & Wellness Center Opening in Historic Barrett Community
Dec 23, 2019
Harris County Public Health Confirms Flu-Related Pediatric Death
Dec 12, 2019
Save a Life This Holiday Season. Harris County Animal Shelter and BISSELL Pet Foundation Encourage Families to Adopt a Pet at Empty the Shelter Event Dec. 13 & 14
Nov 19, 2019
Harris County Public Health Receives Over $2 Million for Opioid Prevention from CDC
Nov 12, 2019
Harris County Public Health Releases Report to Transform Health in Harris County

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The HCPH Priority Public Health Issues for 2013-2018
Selected for the magnitude of the issue and our ability to make progress in Harris County

Chronic
Disease
Food
Safety
Emergency
Preparedness
Infectious
Diseases
Injury
Social, Mental,
and Emotional
Wellbeing