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Harris 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. Each year brings new diseases, new chronic disease risks, and more natural and man-made disasters.

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IN THE NEWS

Harris County Public Health Encourages Water Safety Awareness During National Water Safety Month

02 May, 24

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reminds residents of the importance of water safety as we approach summer and families head outdoors for recreational activities. May is National Water Safety Month, and HCPH is committed to educating the community and promoting awareness to prevent drownings.

Promoting Wellness and Resilience: Mental Health Matters

02 May, 24

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is proud to join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and well-being in observance of May as Mental Health Month.

PRESS RELEASES

Aerial Spraying Scheduled to Control Mosquitoes that Spread West Nile Virus

09 Aug, 24

Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito Control and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has scheduled an aerial spray operation for portions of west and northwest Harris County to combat mosquito-borne disease. The aerial application will occur Saturday evening, August 10.

Harris County Pets Joins Clear the Shelters Event with $10 Adoption Special

08 Aug, 24

Throughout the Clear the Shelters campaign –starting Aug. 10, and ending Sept. 10 – HCP is offering a special low-cost adoption fee of just $10 for all adoptable cats and dogs. This opportunity allows potential pet parents to welcome a furry companion into their lives at a reduced cost.