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The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of the Houston Health Department, will offer free help for beneficiaries signing up for Medicare options during open enrollment beginning October 15.
Houston Health Department detects cancer-causing dioxin in soil sampling around contaminated Union Pacific rail yard
Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center
Statement from City departments regarding Sterlingshire Apartments
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people needing to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.
The Houston Health Department encourages people to stay safe as the National Weather Service warns of hot weather this week.
The Houston Health Department is providing public notification of a breach of health information in its COVID-19 test results portal. The incident is not hacking-related and there is no evidence of malicious intent or misuse of the data.
HDHHS Conducting Rapid Community Health Assessment In Response To Growing Needs Due To Hurricane Ike
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) is conducting a rapid community health assessment to help link residents impacted by Hurricane Ike with health care and human services.
Seminars that help seniors with a wide range of health and quality of life issues will highlight the 2008 Senior Expo, set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The National Weather Service forecasts moderating temperatures for the Houston area beginning Wednesday, September 6. The City of Houston will deactivate the High Heat Emergency Plan on Thursday, September 7.