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The Houston Department of Health and Human Services’ mobile unit will offer free HIV tests to attendees of the Houston GLBT Pride Festival on June 23.
The Latino HIV Task Force will offer free HIV tests, blood pressure and blood glucose screenings and health counseling at a community health fair sponsored as part of National HIV Testing Day.
Houston’s religious community will learn how to help its congregations prepare, respond and recover from disasters during a workshop organized just as the hurricane season begins.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will sponsor walk-in registrations for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program during four Saturdays in March.
A colorfully-painted van able to roll into Houston neighborhoods considered food deserts to sell fresh fruits and vegetables at significantly-reduced prices might be right around the corner.
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.