About

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

Harris County Public Health Encourages Water Safety Awareness During National Water Safety Month

02 May, 24

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reminds residents of the importance of water safety as we approach summer and families head outdoors for recreational activities. May is National Water Safety Month, and HCPH is committed to educating the community and promoting awareness to prevent drownings.

Promoting Wellness and Resilience: Mental Health Matters

02 May, 24

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is proud to join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and well-being in observance of May as Mental Health Month.

PRESS RELEASES

Office of Operations and Technology Services Receives First Place Award from Esri

26 Jul, 24

The Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Office of Operations and Technology Services (OTS) has been honored with being voted first place in the Mapper’s Choice category at the 2024 Esri User Conference Map Gallery, among 737 worldwide submissions. This recognition highlights the exceptional work and innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology by the HCPH team, specifically for their map of the Geography of Maternity Care Deserts.

Seven People in Harris County Infected with West Nile Virus, 520 Mosquito Samples Test Positive

26 Jul, 24

Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division has identified a significant increase in West Nile virus (WNV), with 520 positive mosquito samples across 168 of its 268 operational areas. In addition, seven human cases of WNV and two travel-related dengue cases have been reported to HCPH in unincorporated Harris County (outside the City of Houston). HCPH urges residents to protect themselves and their loved ones against mosquito-borne illnesses.