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The Latino HIV Task Force, a group of health agencies and community organizations, will offer free HIV tests on June 18 as part of the annual National HIV Testing Day.
A free workshop to sign up low-income seniors in Medicare programs that help pay for prescription drugs and medical and hospital insurance is set for June 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market Street.
A community forum sponsored by several local agencies will teach families how to manage their children’s asthma and eliminate environmental hazards such as lead, mold, carbon monoxide and pests in their homes.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS), LAMIK Beauty and Franklin Beauty School will team up on March 10 to host “Status Red,” an evening to increase HIV awareness and encourage women and girls to get tested for HIV. Status Red participants will receive beauty and health tips, manicures and makeup demonstrations with an emphasis on healthier sex practices.
The Latino HIV Task Force will sponsor an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25 at the Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Drive.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) is expanding H1N1 vaccinations from high risk groups to anyone wanting protection against the flu.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will set up four H1N1 vaccination sites Saturday, Nov. 7, to target people who have been unable to obtain a vaccine because of weekday work schedules.
Injectable H1N1 vaccines are now extremely limited at each of the nine Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) vaccination sites.
H1N1 injectable vaccines for children under 4 years of age with underlying health conditions and children under age 2 are no longer available at vaccination sites operated by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS).
The Latino HIV Task Force will offer free HIV tests October 15 in Houston’s north, east and southwest areas as part of the annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.