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.
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 Epidemiology.
- Houston Health Department news section includes news releases, media contacts, newsletters, and reports.
Select Activities
- Ageism Awareness Day (Oct. 7, 2023)
- First Annual Caregivers Conference (Nov. 3, 2023)
- Community gardens
- Community Re-Entry classes
- Diabetes education
- Health education
- Health equity training
- HIV training and capacity building
- Next G.H.E.N. project. Learn about our mini-grant of up to $5,000 for health influencers.
- Naloxone overdose kits and training
- Project Firstline infection control training
- Public Health AmeriCorps
- Syndromic Surveillance Consortium
- Wastewater monitoring
- WIC nutrition education
Popular Content
- Advancing health equity
- Air quality (outdoor)
- Birth and death certificates
- COVID-19
- Data and reporting
- Dental services
- Disease reporting
- Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens UPRR
- Flu reports, flu shots, immunizations
- Food manager/handler certification
- Health centers
- Houston/Harris County health data
- Houston wastewater monitoring
- Laboratory services
- Lead-based paint hazard control
- Lead poisoning prevention
- Multi-Service Centers
- Online payments
- Permits: EMS, food, food handlers, food trucks, pools, special waste
- Pollen and mold spore counts
- Senior Services (60+)
- WIC
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.
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.