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Musical performances, a New Orleans-style memorial procession, brief remarks by elected officials, a large screen projection of names of people who have died of AIDS and free HIV testing will highlight a program observing World AIDS Day on Friday, Dec. 1.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) has added four city facilities as new locations issuing copies of birth certificates.
The Bureau of Animal Care and Regulation (BARC) will observe National Animal Shelter Appreciation Day with an open house and activities focusing on pets and children from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5.
Birth certificates for people born in Houston and other cities in Texas are available at HDHHS’ Bureau of Vital Statistics, 8000 N. Stadium Drive.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will begin providing more precise mold and pollen reports on Thursday when it upgrades to newly acquired high-tech equipment.
Testing will be provided from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Almeda Mall, 12200 Gulf Freeway; Club Carnaval, 8150 Southwest Freeway; Clinica Santa Cruz, 8345 Long Point; Alis Beauty Salon, 804 Hogan Street; Westward Square Apartments, 6233 Gulfton and Primavera Soccer Club and Reception Hall, 1030 Aldine Mail Rt.
Local health departments are celebrating encouraging results from the CDC National Immunization Survey (NIS) released September 14, 2006 (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5536.pdf). Houston immunization coverage rate for children 19 to 35 months of age has improved to 76.6 percent, up from 61.7 percent in 2004.
The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has obtained two grants totaling more than $29,000 to enroll low-income seniors in a program that helps pay Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums and co-payments.
Choosing between a cuddly cat or an energetic and playful kitten up for adoption at the Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) is easier now that the Houston Department of Health and Human Services has set up Kitty Korner.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will sponsor a series of nutritional programs to address obesity among recipients of WIC benefits.