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The Houston Health Department (HHD) urges residents to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses following the recent Houston area storm. Power outages can compromise the safety of refrigerated and frozen foods. It is essential to follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a community health fair Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 9318 Homestead Road.
The estimated rate of HIV incidence in Houston (43.6 per 100,000 persons) is almost two times greater than the national rate of new infections (22.8 per 100,000 persons) according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and analysis of data reported in Houston and Harris County.
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing Oct.15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing October 15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) reminds parents that the most convenient location to obtain copies of birth certificates for their children is the multi-service center or health center nearest to them.
A luncheon to furnish religious leaders with information and resources necessary to start HIV-prevention ministries is set from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 18 at the Marriot West Loop, 1750 West Loop South.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and numerous area agencies will offer free HIV tests Friday, June 27, as part of National HIV Testing Day.
The Latino HIV Task Force, a group of health agencies and community organizations, will offer free HIV testing June 27 as part of the annual National HIV Testing Day.