Malaria Infects Approximately 2,000 Americans Each Year Every year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day – a day to recognize the global efforts to combat one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that is […]
Harris County Public Health
Harris County Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Division Launches New Public Facing Dashboard Today!
The Dashboard Highlights Key Metrics Related to the Operation of Harris County Pets Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division has launched a new public-facing dashboard to highlight key metrics related to the operation of VPH and […]
“Tip, Toss, Treat” this Mosquito Season
Keep mosquito bites to a minimum this summer with a few simple tips Mosquito season is upon us, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reminds residents to practice a few simple tips to reduce mosquito bites. With temperatures on the […]
Raising Awareness: Black Maternal Health Week is Observed April 11 – 17
Raising awareness and addressing inequalities Black families face across the country Black Maternal Health Week is recognized annually, April 11-17, across the United States and — led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance — aims to build awareness, activism, and […]
Anyone Can Get It, But Young People Are at Higher Risk for STI/STDs
April 9 – 15, 2023 is STI Awareness Week – Are you at risk? April 9 – 15, 2023 is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins forces with agencies across the country to highlight […]
Nutritious Food is the Fuel that Keeps Our Bodies Running
March is National Nutrition Month® March is National Nutrition Month® and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants you to know how you can fuel for the future when planning meals and snacks to take care of yourself through each life […]
Harris County Public Health Receives $25 Million Grant Award from the CDC to Strengthen Its Workforce
Grant Will Support HCPH’s Additional Staffing and Professional Development The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded a $25 million grant to Harris County Public Health (HCPH) to expand on HCPH’s workforce, staff development activities, and community capacity building. […]
Maternal Health Continues to be an Urgent Crisis in Harris County
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23 – A call to action to improve maternal health January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day, a day in which Harris County Public Health (HCPH) highlights the urgent maternal and infant health crisis in […]
Get Informed, Screened, and Vaccinated for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Take the next steps towards preventing cervical cancer and learn about the many treatment options available January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants you to get informed, screened, and vaccinated to better protect your […]
HCPH Now Offering Updated COVID-19 Booster Doses for Children Six Months of Age and Older
The Updated COVID-19 Booster (Bivalent) Offers Higher Protection Against Omicron Strains Tomorrow, Friday, December 16th , Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will begin administering Moderna COVID-19 updated boosters (Bivalent) to children six months of age to five years old and […]
