News Releases

May 18, 2024 | News type: News Release | Topics: Food, Health, Safety | Tags: birth certificate, baby names

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).



May 16, 2024 | News type: News Release | Topics: Aging, Benefits, Disability | Tags: birth certificate, baby names

The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.



April 10, 2024 | News type: News Release | Topics: Benefits, Children, COVID-19, Women, Flu | Tags: birth certificate, baby names

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.



March 20, 2024 | News type: News Release | Topics: Community Engagement | Tags: community engagement, family child health

In observance of Women’s History Month, the Houston Health Department and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo will host a Women’s Health Fair, Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St.



March 13, 2024 | News type: News Release | Topics: Community Engagement | Tags: community engagement, family child health

The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a series of community health improvement fairs across the city throughout 2024 to provide free or low-cost vaccinations, health screenings and education.



December 30, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Aging, Community Engagement

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.



November 2, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Aging, Benefits

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.
 



October 7, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Health | Tags: HIV

The Latino HIV Task Force and its community partners will offer free HIV tests in north, east and southwest Houston on October 15 as part of the annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.



September 30, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Health

Approximately 7,000 Acres Homes households will receive a visit Oct. 14-16 from Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) employees handing out information packets that highlight the area’s community resources.



September 22, 2010 | News type: News Release | Topics: Community Engagement, Health

The Latino HIV Task Force and its community partners will offer free HIV tests in north, east and southwest Houston on October 15 as part of the annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.