Houston Health Department
We are a full-service health department that performs many enhanced functions to address health inequities.
Our services benefit all Houston residents, but we also take additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and minority populations.
Featured Activities
- Medicare open enrollment (10/15-12/7)
- WIC: Positive Parenting Talks (11/17, 12/15, 1/26)
- Community Re-Entry classes
- Diabetes education
- Health education
- HIV training and capacity building
- Infection control training
- Monkeypox healthcare provider forum
- My Brother's Keeper
- Public Health AmeriCorps
- WIC: nutrition education
The Houston Health Department is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Featured Services
Allergy Forecast
Houston pollen and mold spore counts
Senior Services (60+)
Benefits counseling
Caregiver support
Health promotion programs
Information referral and help
Intervention services
Links to resources
Long-term care ombudsman program
Nutrition programs
Consumer Health
Food, EMS, pool, special waste permits
File a complaint
Mobile food trucks
Food manager and handler certificate
Online payments
Diabetes Education
Fitness education
Nutrition education
Self-management education
Self-management support
Our Mission
To work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live
Our Vision
Self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy communities
Clinical Services
Dental services
Family planning and reproductive health
Health centers
Immunizations
Project Saving Smiles
See to Succeed
Vision services
Community Gardens
Adopt a garden
Employee garden
Join a garden club
Volunteer
Multi-Service Centers
Educational resources
Fitness and exercise equipment
Free internet and WiFi
Help with health care and social services
Rental spaces for public and private events
Senior services (60+)
Pollution Control
Environmental monitoring
Indoor air quality
Outdoor air quality
Regulation enforcement
Need help finding a service? Call us: 832-393-4220
Highlighted Programs
Community Re-Entry Network Program
We work in partnership with the community to assess, plan, and implement effective strategies to reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and successfully assist and support ex-offenders in their transition in becoming productive, contributing members of the Houston community.
WICook at Home
WICook at Home is a new self-paced class that helps you prepare WIC-approved recipes at home. Share home cooking ideas and recipes with other WIC participants. Learn from a WIC nutritionist how to make healthier food choices for you and your family.
Breathe With Pride
We want to reduce tobacco-related health disparities in the LGBTQ2IA+ communities and help implement evidence-based programs and activities focusing on the reduction of tobacco use amid the LGBTQ2IA+ population.
Laboratory Services
We serve as a regional laboratory for Texas Public Health Region 6/5 as well as a reference laboratory for area medical facilities. Our staff of dedicated personnel provides high-quality clinical and environmental laboratory support.