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The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
Fifteen health departments and one vital records and health statistics unit was awarded accreditation or reaccreditation status by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). PHAB’s comprehensive accreditation process showcases commitment to community health.
The Houston Health Department is pleased to announce the launch of www.thebasicshouston.org. The Basics Houston teaches parents and caregivers how to help children, ages 0-3, reach their full potential. The Five Basics include: Maximize Love, Manage Stress; Talk, Sing, and Point; Count, Group, and Compare; Explore Through Movement and Play; and Read and Discuss Stories.
The City of Houston and local agencies are working closer together to increase suicide awareness and prevention support for those who have bravely served our country, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Thursday in conjunction with the start of National Suicide Prevention Month.
Nearly two-thirds of people who participated in the Hurricane Harvey Registry said they sometimes or often think about Harvey even when they didn’t mean to. Those who experienced home damage during Hurricane Harvey are far more likely to experience mental health difficulties, according to the Registry.
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.
A financial empowerment literacy forum for people with disabilities is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 7 at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood.
A free opening reception for a juried art exhibit featuring works created by people with disabilities is set for Friday, July 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray.
The Art League of Houston invites people with disabilities to submit artworks for a juried fine arts show at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray.
“A Rich Harvest,” an exhibition of art created by people with severe disabilities, will be on display at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, from October 24 through December 31. Display hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.