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Engagement

The OCEE Community Engagement team's mission is to develop and manage long-term external partnerships and establish culturally responsive engagement strategies to advance program-specific and department-wide goals for health equity. This mission falls in line with the overall HCPH mission, which is to protect health, prevent disease and injury, and promote health and well-being for everyone in Harris County by advancing equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems.

Mobile Health Community Event Request Form

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is committed to keeping Harris County communities healthy and informed. If your organization is hosting a community event and wants to request usage of HCPH's mobile health services and programs, please complete this form. To submit a community event request, click here.

Welcome to Harris County Public Health's Monthly Health Observances

At Harris County Public Health, we are committed to promoting health and well-being in our community. One way we accomplish this is by raising awareness about important health topics through our Monthly Health Observances. Each month, we shine a spotlight on different health issues, providing valuable information and resources to help individuals, families, and communities stay healthy.

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Summer Prep 2025 - Virtual Event

14 May, 25

May

School Health Convening - Virtual Event

29 Apr, 25

April

Linkage to Care - Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) - Virtual Event

27 Mar, 25

March

Measles Preparedness - Virtual Event

27 Mar, 25

March

Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling: It's Cooler Than You Think!

27 Feb, 25

February

Healthy Development Realized: Where Health and Community Planning Meet!

25 Feb, 25

February

Responsible Pet Ownership Webinar

07 Feb, 25

February

Chronic Disease Report Webinar

11 Dec, 24

December

World AIDS Day

02 Dec, 24

Date: December 2, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

December

Prematurity Awareness Month

27 Nov, 24

Date: November 27, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, ACCESS, OESED
Format: Webinar

November

American Diabetes Month

13 Nov, 24

Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

November

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

24 Oct, 24

Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHVPS, OESED
Format: Webinar

October

Flu Season

01 Oct, 24

Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

October

HCPH Immunization Provider Meet and Greet - Webinar

06 Sep, 24

September

Convening for Community Providers and Federally Qualified Health Centers - Webinar

28 Aug, 24

August

National Immunization Awareness Month

21 Aug, 24

Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

August

National Breastfeeding Month

07 Aug, 24

Date: August 7, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, ACCESS
Format: Webinar

August

Summer Heat Safety Season

03 Jul, 24

Date: June 3, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: PHPRD, OESED
Format: Webinar

July

Men's Health Month

26 Jun, 24

Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED,
Format: Webinar

June

National Gun Violence Awareness Month

10 Jun, 24

Date: June 10, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHVPS, OESED
Format: Wellness On Wheels X

June

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

29 May, 24

Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

May

Tackling Long COVID in Harris County

15 May, 24

May

Strengthening Collaboration between Healthcare and Public Health Webinar

13 May, 24

May

Empowering Communities Together: Public Health Resources for Social Workers

03 May, 24

May

Mental Health Month

01 May, 24

Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, ACCESS, OESED
Format: Video

May

Black Maternal Health Week

10 Apr, 24

Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, ACCESS, OESED
Format: Black Maternal Health Conference

April

STI Awareness Month

09 Apr, 24

Date: April 9, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

April

National Nutrition Month

26 Mar, 24

Date: March 19, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

March

World Tuberculosis Awareness Day

26 Mar, 24

Date: March 25, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

March

Heart Health Webinar - 2024

22 Feb, 24

February

Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles - 2024

22 Feb, 24

February

National Children’s Dental Health Month

22 Feb, 24

Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Division: CHWD
Format: Webinar

February

American Heart Month

20 Feb, 24

Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, OESED
Format: Webinar

February

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

02 Feb, 24

Date: January 31, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Division: CHWD
Format: Webinar

February

2024 Maternal Health Awareness Day

26 Jan, 24

January

Maternal Health Awareness Day

23 Jan, 24

Date: January 23, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Divisions: CHWD, ACCESS, OESED
Format: Webinar

January

The Long Shadow of COVID

27 Oct, 23

October

Veterinarian Public Health Townhall

07 Sep, 23

September

HAMIT Townhall - The C. Auris Tourist - Everything You Need To Know

08 Aug, 23

August

Veterinarian Public Health Townhall

21 Jun, 23

June

HAMIT Townhall Infection Control in Special Population

16 Jun, 23

June

GI Enteric Outbreak Investigation in Long Term Care Facilities

11 May, 23

May

The C. Auris Tourist - Everything You Need to Know

13 Apr, 23

April

Reporting of Texas Notifiable Conditions

13 Apr, 23

April

Infection Control HAMIT Townhall

14 Feb, 23

February

Monkeypox Guidelines Correctional Facilities

27 Jan, 23

January

RSV, Flu, COVID 19 Lunch and Learn

27 Dec, 22

December

The Impacts of Long COVID

20 Dec, 22

December

Long COVID and Monkeypox Townhall

02 Sep, 22

September

MPX Guidance for Schools & Childcare

29 Aug, 22

August

Get Involved

Join us in raising awareness about these important health issues! Here are some ways you can get involved:

- Share information about health observances on social media using #HCPHHealthAwareness.

- Attend local events and activities related to health observances.

- Volunteer with organizations that support health initiatives in our community.

- Stay informed and educate others about health topics that matter to you.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or want more information about our Monthly Health Observances, please contact us at [email protected].

Together, we can make a difference in the health and well-being of our community!