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Welcome to Houston HealthScope,
the Houston Health Department newsletter!

We welcome your feedback at hhdcommunications@houstontx.gov

June 10, 2022

Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service is predicting heat index values will surpass 105 through the duration of the weekend. This weekend, Houston is helping the community by providing cooling centers for people without air conditioners. Learn more. 

COVID-19 positivity rising

Houston's 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 17.4% and the wastewater virus load is 381% of the baseline. Stay up to date with vaccines and help lower the numbers. Free vax sites: GetVaxxedHouston.org or 832-393-4220.

Safety is important

June is National Safety Month and Houston Health is excited to join the National Safety Council in observing this important initiative. NSC offers free weekly resources to help keep workplaces safe on topics like musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), workplace impairment, injury prevention, and slips, trips and falls. Learn more.

COVID-19 TALK

Watch COVID-19 Talk with Local Health Authorities every other Thursday at 9 a.m. Streams live on HTV Houston Television and on our Houston Health Facebook page. Watch the latest episode here.

The City is hiring!

Join us for our Annual City of Houston Career Fair on June 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Learn more.

Medicare fraud

Medicare fraud costs $60 billion each year. Medicare beneficiaries, their families, healthcare professionals, and the general public should all learn how to detect, prevent, and report signs of Medicare fraud. The Harris County Area Agency on Aging seeks to raise awareness regarding how to do just that. That’s why the Senior Medicare Patrols are teaming up to promote the first-ever Medicare Fraud Prevention Week from June 5-11, 2022. Learn more. 

Men's health

June is Men's Health Month! This month focuses on raising awareness about health issues affecting men and boys. The Office of Chronic Disease, Health Education and Wellness is committed to maximizing health impacts through innovative prevention strategies. Learn more.

Order more at-home tests

Every home in the U.S. is NOW eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests. Each order includes EIGHT rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Shipping is free too! Order yours today.

Celebrate pride this month!

Kick off Pride Month by kicking the habit. Breathe with Pride Houston wants you to celebrate without lighting up all month long.

Still free at HHD

COVID-19 testing and vaccination at Houston Health Department-operated sites remain free and do not require insurance. HHD-operated sites are located across the city and can be found at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Juneteenth Parade

The City of Houston welcomes you to Mayor Sylvester Turner's 9th Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade and Celebration on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. 

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The Houston Health Department (HHD) works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. HHD is a full-service health department that not only performs all core functions of a Public Health Department but also many enhanced functions including initiatives to address health inequities. HHD services
benefit all Houston residents but the department also takes additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly and minority populations. Most HHD functions serve the 2.3 million residents of the City of Houston but the scope and impact extends into Harris County’s population of 4.7 million people through the department’s Area Aging on Aging, Bureau of Youth and Adolescent Health, Project Saving Smiles, See to Succeed, immunization strategies, syndromic surveillance and HIV-STD surveillance. HHD’s laboratory also services a 17-county region.


Lern more at HoustonHealth.org.






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