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The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a community health fair Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 9318 Homestead Road.
The Houston Health Department WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program highlights the overwhelming benefits of breastfeeding this August, National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Women and children will have an added value to their Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits with another temporary extension of fruits and vegetables.
Responding to a spike in syphilis cases among women in Harris County, the Houston Health Department (HHD) is launching a campaign urging expectant mothers to seek consistent prenatal care and required syphilis testing to prevent congenital syphilis.
Holiday seasons typically stir up anticipation of carefree and joyful family gatherings and social events, but festivities can turn into a hardship for people struggling to manage their diabetes or pre-diabetes.
The Houston Health Department WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program highlights the many great health benefits of breastfeeding this August, National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Two months remain to take advantage of access to affordable local fresh fruits and vegetables through the Houston Health Department’s 2019 Get Moving Houston Farmers Markets. The eighth market season kicked off in April and ends September 26.
Fresh Produce More Affordable At Houston Health Department's 2019 Get Moving Houston Farmers Markets
The Houston Health Department is making fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable with the launch of its eighth Get Moving Houston Farmers Markets season.
For the 30th year, the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the Houston Health Department, will deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals to homebound older adults through its Houston Meals for the Elderly (HoME) project.
When dining out, Houstonians expect their food to be safely prepared in a clean environment. That’s why the Houston Health Department (HHD) routinely inspects more than 14,500 food establishments for compliance with regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of customers.