Houston Pride 2023

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Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control

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Food Manager and Handler Certification

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Birth Certificates

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EMS, Food, Pool, Special Waste Permits

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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

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Senior Services (60+)

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Community Gardens

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Multi-Service Centers

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Pollution Control

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Advancing Health Equity

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

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Asthma Prevention and Control

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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.

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    Diabetes Education

    The DAWN Center provides free diabetes self-management education and many other health related services to Houstonians in order to reduce and prevent chronic disease.

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    Community Gardens

    The Get Moving Houston Urban Gardens offer an interactive learning opportunity to demonstrate nutrition and gardening practices in an urban environment. They promote physical activity and mental well-being through social interactions for people of all ages.

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    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.

    Page last reviewed: June 7, 2023

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