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More than 40 businesses, hospitals and advocacy organizations have joined the Houston Health Department to kick off the Houston Boots Smoking campaign and raise awareness about the smoking cessation resources available to help Houstonians kick the cigarette habit.
State and national policy makers will gather at the Building Bridges conference to discuss new developments in long-term services and support initiatives for older adults and people with disabilities.
The Houston Department of Health will mark National Health Center Week with a Family Health Evening on Aug. 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
All Houston Department of Health and Human Services multi-service centers will open Saturday. September 3 to begin serving as information and referral resources for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus in Houston this year. The infected 60-year-old woman developed meningitis, but recuperated and was released from the hospital a week ago.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will conduct all immunizations services at city health centers. From July 18 to August 19, parents who take their children for immunizations to any of the six community sites should go instead to their nearest HDHHS health center.
An opening reception for "Welcome," an exhibit of art created by people with disabilities, is set for Tuesday, June 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray.
A forum to gather input on issues affecting seniors is set for Friday, May 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, 50 Waugh Drive.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) recommends residents begin taking precautions against high temperatures to avoid heat-related illnesses
Houston public health officials have lifted the health advisory for Hunting Bayou from McCarty Road to the Houston Ship Channel. The health advisory was issued April 21 as a result of contaminated runoff from an industrial fire. The chemical entered the bayou as runoff from an industrial fire.