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The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) urges everyone to take precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illness and death. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston region.
Brenda Reyes, chief of the Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health at the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS), has earned honors from the National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services recommends people begin taking precautions against high heat and humidity to prevent illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To prevent heat-related illnesses:
Houston-area seniors and people with disabilities can learn about a wide range of local community resources at two upcoming “Get Ready for Life” workshops.
The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is now enrolling low-income seniors in Extra Help, a program that helps pay Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums, deductibles and co-payments.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) urges everyone to take precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illness and death. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston area.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) is urging people to refrain from buying or using “Mi Patria” brand clay tableware because it may contain lead.