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(Just Now) WEBHarris County Public Health (HCPH) Throughout the years, HCPH has responded to public health issues such as rabies, mosquito-borne illnesses, air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, water and food-borne illnesses, natural disasters, tuberculosis, polio, and other communicable diseases. Public health is now battling new challenges.

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/

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Population Health Issues Houston Health Department

(2 days ago) WEBThe Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research for Effectiveness comprises epidemiologists, statisticians, and GIS analysts who collaborate with multiple partners to research, analyze, interpret and share information on the health issues that affect our communities. Phone: 832-393-5080 Email.

https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/data-reporting/planning-evaluation-research

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Community Health Profiles and Reports

(6 days ago) WEBHealth Disparities Profiles. The Health Disparities and Equity Trends and Data reports present the most current information on disparities and equity in Houston/Harris County. The data reports are presented in two sections, the first on root causes of the disparities seen in our area and the second its impact on morbidity and …

https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/data-reporting/planning-evaluation-research/community-health-profiles-reports

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Public Health > Divisions & Offices > Offices > Office of …

(3 days ago) WEBTo address these issues, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) partnered with the City of Houston, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), and The Nature Conservancy to create the Houston Harris Heat Action Team (H3AT).Working with CAPA Strategies, NOAA, the National Weather Service Houston Galveston Office, and community …

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Divisions-Offices/Offices/Office-of-Epidemiology-Surveillance-Emerging-Diseases/Non-Communicable-Diseases/Climate-Program/Extreme-Heat-Health/H3AT-2020-Heat-Mapping-Campaign

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Public Health > In the News - Harris County, Texas

(6 days ago) WEB08 Nov, 23. According to the Harris County Public Health's Maternal and Infant Health Report, preterm birth and low birthweight are among the leading causes of infant mortality in non-Hispanic Black infants, whereas these causes rank second in non-Hispanic White and Hispanic infants in Harris County. The Katy News.

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/In-the-News/Press-Releases

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A Tale of Two Departments: Public Health in Harris County …

(6 days ago) WEBith the rise in extreme events affecting public health—mostly recently Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and the COVID-19 crisis in 2020—the question of how public health services are delivered in Houston and Harris County has been given new currency. Most large Texas cities are served by one public health agency.

https://www.cullentrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Public-Health-Department-Report-Final.pdf

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Social Determinants of Health

(9 days ago) WEBA growing number of health sector and non-health sector and initiatives are emerging to address social determinants of health. Some non-health sector efforts include accessibility to public transportation, better early childhood education for low-income students, healthier corner stores in low-income communities, and other interventions.

https://www.hcms.org/tmaimis/HARRIS/Practice_Resources/Tools_and_Resources/Social_Determinants_of_Health.aspx

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Texas Legislator ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Public Health Watch

(3 days ago) WEBA Texas state representative said she will address some of the problems Public Health Watch uncovered in its recent investigation of chronic pollution in east Harris County, where low-income residents of color live side by side with oil refineries and petrochemical plants.. State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw, a first-term Democrat who sits …

https://publichealthwatch.org/2022/06/22/harris-county-pollution-texas-legislature/

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Community Assessment - Harris Health System

(2 days ago) WEBThe Health of Houston Survey is the largest household health survey of Harris County and the City of Houston. It provides valuable information on an array of health topics at county, city and neighborhood levels. Planning of the Health of Houston Survey 2016-2017 is underway and data collection will start in spring of 2017.

https://www.harrishealth.org/about-us-hh/Pages/community-assessment.aspx

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Harris County Public Health > Home

(9 days ago) WEBThroughout the years, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has responded to public health issues such as rabies, mosquito-borne illnesses, air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, water and food-borne illnesses, natural disasters, tuberculosis, polio, and other communicable diseases.

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Home/trk/Newsroom/In-the-News

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News & Alerts Texas DSHS

(8 days ago) WEBApril 1, 2024. Health Alert: First Case of Novel Influenza A (H5N1) in Texas, March 2024. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting the first human case of novel avian influenza A (H5N1) in Texas. The patient became ill following contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with avian influenza.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts

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Major Health Issues Facing Minority Communities - City of …

(3 days ago) WEB36% 31% 13% 16%. Healthcare Access Risk Factors. Lack of Health Insurance. Texas has the largest proportion of uninsured in the US at 25.1% compared to the US at 15.9% ***. Harris County has largest percentage (31%) of uninsured in Texas. Uninsured have little access to primary and preventive health services.

https://www.houstontx.gov/health/111408a%20SLW-%20Houston%20Health%20Disparities%20Report.pdf

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Harris County promotes public health week with a look at issues

(5 days ago) WEBHOUSTON (KIAH) - This year for National Public Health Week, the Harris County Public Health Department wants to invite everyone to take part in the 2024 theme of "Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving. We Are All Public Health". To tell us more about the initiative, Dr. Ericka Brown, the Director of Community Health and Wellness at Harris County Public …

https://ground.news/article/harris-county-promotes-public-health-week-with-a-look-at-issues-impacting-our-community

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Harris County mosquito season: What you should know - Houston …

(2 days ago) WEBHarris County health prepares to tackle mosquito season ahead of summer swarms. Mosquitos fly around a container Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Harris County Public Health’s mosquito surveillance

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/environment/article/mosquito-season-houston-harris-county-19408490.php

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Public Health > Divisions & Offices > Divisions > Environmental …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Environmental Public Health (EPH) Division protects the public’s health by ensuring a safe and secure environment in Harris County. The department inspects and permits food establishments and public pools, ensures public drinking water integrity, lead-hazard abatement, and neighborhood nuisance abatement. Harris County Public Health

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Divisions-Offices/Divisions/Environmental-Public-Health

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Home [mhbor.harriscountytx.gov]

(3 days ago) WEBHarris County’s pregnancy-related death rate has been consistently higher than the U.S. rate since 2016. In 2020, Harris County’s pregnancy-related death rate increased from 31.65 per 100,000 live births (2019) to 54.85 per 100,000 live births. The leading cause of pregnancy-related death in Harris County is maternal care for other

https://mhbor.harriscountytx.gov/

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Public Health Issues in Houston - UTA Online

(8 days ago) WEBDiverse Challenges in Public Health. The Houston metro area is home to approximately 6,892,427 people and it is still growing, with over 94,000 new residents in 2017. Public health challenges continue to grow with the population, but data for Harris County, which encompasses the city of Houston, reveals a great deal about the types of …

https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/healthcare-nursing-online-programs/bachelor-of-science-public-health/public-health-issues-in-houston/

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Public Health Surveillance and Response Post Hurricane …

(3 days ago) WEBoccurred due to the devastation. At least 53 temporary shelters opened in various parts of Harris. County. August 29, 2017, 10,000 bed mega-shelter was set up at NRG Center. by Harris County and community partners. HCPH was responsible for ongoing public health surveillance. Before Harvey.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/IDCU/EpiWorkshop/ELC/2018/I-ELC-Workshop-Harvey-Presentation-LLiu-092518.pdf

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Harris County, Texas

(2 days ago) WEBHarris County Public Health © 2017 2223 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027 Tel: (713) 439-6000

https://apps.harriscountytx.gov/PublicHealthPortal/ReportIssues/Upload/6

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Measuring Health Equity in Planning - H-GAC

(7 days ago) WEBHCPH Priority Public Health Issues for 2013 -2018 Selected for the magnitude of the issue and our ability to make progress in Harris County Aimee Schultze, MPH, CHES ® Harris County Public Health. Built Environment Unit. November 1, 2019. HCPH Priority Public Health Issues for 2013 -2018 Selected for the magnitude …

https://www.h-gac.com/getmedia/87fa3180-5bc7-4e79-b73f-bb7ec3f8580f/fpws-11-1-19-Session-2-Amy%20Schultze-Harris-County-Public-Health.pdf

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Community Health Resources

(6 days ago) WEBFood Resources and Social Services Locators. Social Determinants of Health webpage. Food Pantry Agency Locator. AAFP Neighborhood Navigator. United Way of Greater Houston - Resource Database. 211 Texas Social Services Locator. 2-1-1 Texas HHS Social Service 24/7 hotline.

https://www.hcms.org/tmaimis/HARRIS/Community%20Health/Community_Health_Resources.aspx

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Career Opportunities Harris County - GovernmentJobs.com

(9 days ago) WEBVisit our Job Alerts page to sign up for automatic job notifications. For assistance with your NeoGov applicant login (username and/or password), contact NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date. SHOW MORE.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx?department[0]=Public%20Health%20Services&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

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Job Bulletin - GovernmentJobs.com

(5 days ago) WEBHarris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately …

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/newprint/3837848

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts Harris County’s guaranteed …

(1 days ago) WEBTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton makes a statement at his office, May 26, 2023, in Austin. The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, ordered Harris County, which includes Houston, to

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/23/texas-supreme-court-temporarily-halts-harris-countys-guaranteed-income-program/

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