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Houston Health Department detects cancer-causing dioxin in soil sampling around contaminated Union Pacific rail yard
The Houston Health Department observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 8 – 12, 2022, celebrating services and contributions of public health with free immunizations and waiving administration fees for health center services for children and adults all week.
Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center
Statement from City departments regarding Sterlingshire Apartments
Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people needing to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.
The Houston Health Department encourages people to stay safe as the National Weather Service warns of hot weather this week.
Houston Health Department now offering free COVID-19 boosters to children age 5 to 11.
Liam and Charlotte were the most popular boy and girl names for Houston babies born in 2021, according to the Houston Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
A Houston Health Department program that helps remove barriers to learning through free preventative dental services is back at full capacity. The Project Saving Smiles mission on March 7-11 was the largest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.