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The Latino HIV Task Force and its community partners will offer free HIV tests in north, east and southwest Houston on October 15 as part of the annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.
Approximately 7,000 Acres Homes households will receive a visit Oct. 14-16 from Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) employees handing out information packets that highlight the area’s community resources.
The Latino HIV Task Force and its community partners will offer free HIV tests in north, east and southwest Houston on October 15 as part of the annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) urges everyone to take precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illness and death. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston area.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) is urging people to refrain from buying or using “Mi Patria” brand clay tableware because it may contain lead.
A clearer outlook is in store for approximately 3,400 Houston-area schoolchildren.
The estimated rate of HIV incidence in Houston (43.6 per 100,000 persons) is almost two times greater than the national rate of new infections (22.8 per 100,000 persons) according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and analysis of data reported in Houston and Harris County.
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing Oct.15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Latino HIV Task Force to offer free HIV testing October 15 during National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
HDHHS Conducting Rapid Community Health Assessment In Response To Growing Needs Due To Hurricane Ike
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) is conducting a rapid community health assessment to help link residents impacted by Hurricane Ike with health care and human services.