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Houston Health Department detects cancer-causing dioxin in soil sampling around contaminated Union Pacific rail yard
Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center
Statement from City departments regarding Sterlingshire Apartments
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people needing to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.
The Houston Health Department encourages people to stay safe as the National Weather Service warns of hot weather this week.
The Houston Health Department is providing public notification of a breach of health information in its COVID-19 test results portal. The incident is not hacking-related and there is no evidence of malicious intent or misuse of the data.
The Go Healthy Houston Taskforce is partnering with the annual fundraiser Houston Restaurant Weeks for the third consecutive year to promote nutritious menu options.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) urges residents to protect themselves from heat-related illness and death. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston region through Saturday and it will likely be extended.
Leaders of local health departments in Houston, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia applaud the FDA for releasing sodium reduction targets for the food industry
Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, Houston Department of Health and Human Services inspectors will inspect retail food businesses, including mobile food units, using ordinances recently approved by City Council.