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In observance of Women’s History Month, the Houston Health Department and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo will host a Women’s Health Fair, Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St.
The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a series of community health improvement fairs across the city throughout 2024 to provide free or low-cost vaccinations, health screenings and education.
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.
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.
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.