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.
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Disease Reporting for Medical Providers
Disease reporting for medical providers.
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Electronic Reporting
Epi electronic reporting in Houston, Texas. Includes electronic laboratory reporting, electronic case reporting, declaration of eCR readiness, and requirements for eligible providers.
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Flu Reports
Flu reports for Houston, Texas.
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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).
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Informatics
Informatics in Houston, Texas,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Population Health Issues
Our office collaborates with partners on research, analysis, interpretation and sharing of information on the health issues that affect our communities.
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Syndromic Surveillance
Syndromic surveillance in Houston, Texas.
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