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The Houston Health Department will showcase its health services and programs during the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event full of activities, games and prizes that encourage exercise.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) will sponsor "From Research to the Real World: Sharing Science Symposium" from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Cooley Center, 1941 East Rd., Houston, TX 77054.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and numerous HIV/AIDS related organizations will kick off observance of World AIDS Day by forming a "Human AIDS Ribbon" and offering free HIV testing on Friday, Nov. 30.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will sponsor ribbon-cutting ceremonies for two new multi-service centers opening in Denver Harbor and Third Ward.
Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) officials confirmed the city’s first case of Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE) since 1998. A second strongly suspect case is under investigation.
The Texas Gulf Coast Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition will sponsor two free presentations about lead poisoning at 2 p.m. October 18 at the Shriners Hospital for Children-Houston, 6977 Main Street.
Helping the elderly reduce falls, among seniors the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of injuries and hospital trauma admissions, begins with making homes safer.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services will provide vaccinations to children heading off to school at four local shopping malls weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 6-24.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services on Friday concluded its temporary tetanus vaccination sites and will provide the shots at its seven health centers.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services and several community-based organizations will offer free HIV testing June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln City Park, 979 Grenshaw, in Acres Homes.