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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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Discover the Power of Nutrition: How Harris County Residents Can Build Healthier Lives During National Nutrition Month

05 Mar, 26

For many families across Harris County, the path to better health may begin with something simple: what’s on the dinner plate.

March marks National Nutrition Month®, a nationwide campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is using the moment to encourage residents to rethink how everyday food choices shape long-term health, energy, and quality of life. The message behind this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—is both practical and personal: small changes in eating habits today can help prevent serious health issues tomorrow.

Harris County Expands Pet Reunification Program with Microchip Scanners at Fire Stations

05 Mar, 26

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is expanding efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners by donating microchip scanners to select fire departments in unincorporated areas of Harris County.

The initiative, led by HCPH’s Veterinary Public Health division, will give residents more convenient locations to check whether a found pet has a microchip—potentially helping animals return home faster and reducing the number entering local shelters.

7 weekend events to attend in Tomball, Magnolia, March 6-8

04 Mar, 26

Harris County Public Health and Crossings at Cherry Apartments will be holding a free vaccination campaign with flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
March 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free
1100 S Cherry St., Tomball

PRESS RELEASES

HCPH Expands Pet Reunification Efforts by Donating Microchip Scanners to Local Fire Departments

05 Mar, 26

Harris County Public Health (HCPH), through its Veterinary Public Health (VPH) division, is expanding efforts to reunite lost pets with their families by donating microchip scanners to select fire departments in unincorporated Harris County.

Discover the Power of Nutrition: Building Healthier Communities in Harris County

04 Mar, 26

March is National Nutrition Month®, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is encouraging community members to make healthier food choices to improve overall well-being and lower the risk of chronic diseases.

Chronic Diseases are Preventable: New Dashboard Tracks Chronic Diseases

03 Mar, 26

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) announces the launch of its online dashboard designed to keep the community informed about chronic disease prevalence and mortality in Harris County (excluding the City of Houston). This resource offers updates on the prevalence and deaths caused by chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cerebrovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and chronic lower respiratory diseases.