Houston Health Department
We are a full-service health department that performs many enhanced functions to address health inequities.
Our services benefit all Houston residents, but we also take additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and minority populations.
Popular Content
- Birth and death certificates
- COVID-19 testing
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- Dental services
- Health centers
- Health equity
- Houston pollen and mold spore counts
- Multi-service centers
- Laboratory services
- Naloxone overdoes kits and training
- Permits: EMS, food, food handlers, food trucks, pools, special waste
- Pollution control
- Online payments
- Senior Service (60+)
- Syphilis testing and treatment
- Wastewater monitoring
- WIC
Alerts and News
- AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents through email, text message, voice call, and mobile push notification. Register or update your account preferences.
- Sign up to get pilot school wastewater alerts via text message or email. Learn about Houston wastewater monitoring.
- Houston Health Department news section includes news releases, media contacts, and newsletters.
Need help finding a service? Call us at 832-393-4220.
Featured Services
Pollen and Mold Spore Reports
Pollen and mold spore counts are made available Monday through Friday, except for City of Houston holidays.
Data and Reporting
- Disease reporting for medical providers
- Electronic reporting
- Flu reports
- Houston State of Health
- Houston wastewater monitoring
- Informatics
- Laboratory services
- Pollen and mold spore reports
- Pollution control and prevention
- Population health issues
- Syndromic surveillance
Go to data and reporting
Multi-Service Centers
You can find our multi-service centers throughout Houston. Our spacious centers provide a variety of services to Houstonians and are available for public and private events.
Need help finding a service? Call us at 832-393-4220.
Video Highlights
Community Re-Entry Network Program
We work in partnership with the community to assess, plan, and implement effective strategies to reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and successfully assist and support ex-offenders in their transition in becoming productive, contributing members of the Houston community.
WICook at Home
WICook at Home is a new self-paced class that helps you prepare WIC-approved recipes at home. Share home cooking ideas and recipes with other WIC participants. Learn from a WIC nutritionist how to make healthier food choices for you and your family.
Breathe With Pride
We want to reduce tobacco-related health disparities in the LGBTQ2IA+ communities and help implement evidence-based programs and activities focusing on the reduction of tobacco use amid the LGBTQ2IA+ population.
Laboratory Services
We serve as a regional laboratory for Texas Public Health Region 6/5 as well as a reference laboratory for area medical facilities. Our staff of dedicated personnel provides high-quality clinical and environmental laboratory support.