Page last reviewed: October 18, 2023
Data and Reporting
Advancing Health Equity
Our goal is to implement strategies to address COVID-19 health disparities and health inequities.
Disease Reporting for Medical Providers
Disease reporting for medical providers.
Electronic Reporting
Epi electronic reporting in Houston, Texas. Includes electronic laboratory reporting, electronic case reporting, declaration of eCR readiness, and requirements for eligible providers.
Flu Reports
Flu reports for Houston, Texas.
Houston Wastewater Epidemiology
We monitor wastewater throughout the city of Houston to detect the presence of germs that cause communicable illnesses like COVID-19, influenza (the flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Informatics
Informatics in Houston, Texas,
Laboratory Services
We serve as a regional reference laboratory for Texas Public Health Region 6/5 South. Our staff of approximately 100 dedicated personnel provides high-quality clinical and environmental laboratory testing support.
Houston Pollen and Mold Reports
The Houston Health Department laboratory measures air samples to provide a daily report and recorded message for the pollen and mold spore count within the area.
Pollution Control
We help abate air and water pollution in Houston, Texas. We focus on indoor and outdoor air quality, environmental monitoring, and regulation enforcement.
Population Health Issues
Our office collaborates with partners on research, analysis, interpretation and sharing of information on the health issues that affect our communities.
Syndromic Surveillance
Syndromic surveillance in Houston, Texas.
