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Houston Health Department laboratory testing water from contaminated private water wells in area counties
Leaders of local health departments in Houston, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia applaud the FDA for releasing sodium reduction targets for the food industry
A wide range of professionals in the field of aging and disability will gather at the 2016 Bridges Conference to find the best ways to help the elderly, disabled adults and veterans obtain services and support.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) and the Houston Health Foundation are hosting an open house at 11 multi–service centers throughout Houston to celebrate National Public Health Week.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) is now able to test for the Zika virus in people living in Houston and 17 surrounding counties.
The estimated rate of HIV incidence in Houston (43.6 per 100,000 persons) is almost two times greater than the national rate of new infections (22.8 per 100,000 persons) according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and analysis of data reported in Houston and Harris County.
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing Oct.15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing October 15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
A luncheon to furnish religious leaders with information and resources necessary to start HIV-prevention ministries is set from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 18 at the Marriot West Loop, 1750 West Loop South.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and numerous area agencies will offer free HIV tests Friday, June 27, as part of National HIV Testing Day.