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August 31, 2020 | News type: News Release | Topics: COVID-19, Substance Use
Houstonians are facing the collision of two health emergencies: the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening opioid addiction. Houston first responders report a 17% increase in overdoses in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same time period last year.
March 9, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Children, Community Engagement, Safety |
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.
February 16, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Children, Health
A clearer outlook is in store for approximately 3,400 Houston-area schoolchildren.