ACCESS Harris County

Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self Sufficiency (ACCESS) is an integrated care coordination model that works to improve outcomes for vulnerable communities.

COVID-19 Division

Provides the latest COVID-19 resources and countywide updates. HCPH also provides free testing and vaccination opportunities.

Environmental Public Health

Protecting public health by ensuring the integrity of the food, water, neighborhood cleanliness, and hazard-free workplaces.

Nutrition & Chronic Disease Prevention

Operates twelve WIC sites and oversees programs for healthy lifestyles, including nutrition and physical activity, tobacco cessation, behavioral health and school health programs.

Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Evaluation

A center of excellence integrating Science, Surveillance/Epidemiology, and Technology to advance public health activities and related services to HCPH and the community.

Veterinary Public Health

Works in partnership with the community to create a safe and healthy environment for animals and people.

Community Health & Violence Prevention Services

Provides resources and addresses the root causes of violent offense in Harris County through CVIP and the HART program.

Disease Control & Clinical Prevention

Provides clinical, population-based preventive health services and population-focused disease control activities.

Mosquito & Vector Control

Protects the health and well-being of county residents to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases.

Office of Communications, Education & Engagement

Informs, educates and engages Harris County residents.

Office of Public Health Preparedness & Response

Develops and implements a comprehensive, department-wide approach to public health preparedness and response activities.