🌟👏 Big shoutout to our amazing employees who dedicated their Saturday to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank! 🍲💼 Organized by our Employee Engagement Committee, we packed meal boxes for the Senior Box Program, positively impacting the lives of low-income senior citizens. 🎉

Did you know? Black birthing persons face higher risks during delivery and infant loss. The ACCESS Harris County Black Maternal Health Cohort works to reduce these risks, raise awareness, and empower Black birthing persons. Visit hcphtx.org/access.

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, advocate, and support those affected by this disease. Early detection is key, schedule regular self-exams and spread awareness about detection and treatment.

To learn more, please visit bit.ly/3xCUwF0.

🦷 April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month! 🦷

Let's shine a light on this often-overlooked issue. Oral cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle. Early detection is critical to successful treatment.

Learn more at bit.ly/3Jjoosz. 🪥

Black Maternal Health Week: HCPH Maternal and Child Health Program
They offer personalized home visiting and connect birthing persons to vital prenatal/postpartum care resources, reducing risks for birthing individuals and infants. More info: hcphtx.org/mchp.

Empowering Change: Addressing Disparities in Black Maternal Health
HCPH pledges its support for Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), the call for increased investments in maternal health initiatives grows louder.

Full press release: bit.ly/43Sxki7

HCPH is honoring Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17! Join us in raising awareness and advocating for fair treatment. Throughout the week, we'll highlight programs and initiatives at HCPH dedicated to improving maternal health. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW2024

National Dog Bite Prevention Week Advocates for Responsible Pet Ownership. Remember Harris County's Leash Laws and Dog Bite Prevention Tips.

Full release: bit.ly/3vKt3R1

Only 1 week left to complete the Community Health Survey.

This is an opportunity for YOU to share your thoughts about the most pressing health needs of the community.

For more information, email [email protected].
Community Health Survey: bit.ly/HCPHSurvey2024

¡Prepárate para sumergirte en un increíble seminario virtual para el Mes de Concientización sobre las ITS!

9 de abril de 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Get ready to dive into an awesome webinar for STI Awareness Month!

April 9, 2024
6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
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Emergency Preparedness and response is an important part of National Public Health Week and HCPH’s Preparedness & Response Divisions has lots of great tips and tricks to help you prepare for emergency events. Visit our PHRD page today!

bit.ly/3vHM5aG

#NPHW recognizes the importance of reproductive and sexual health. HCPH’s Testing 123, HIV/STI Prevention programs, and Health Services connect people with affordable screening, testing, education, and resources.

HS: bit.ly/3U36y3d
HIV P: bit.ly/3U2KpSu

Get ready to dive into an awesome webinar for STI Awareness Month!

April 9, 2024
6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Register: bit.ly/STIAwarenessWe…

¡Prepárate para sumergirte en un increíble seminario virtual para el Mes de Concientización sobre las ITS!

9 de abril de 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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🌟 It's National Public Health Week! 🌟

Let's celebrate the work of public health professionals who tirelessly dedicate themselves to keeping our communities healthy and safe. They're the unsung heroes behind the scenes.

Together, we can build a healthier future for all.

Tuesday’s #NPHW theme is Healthy Neighborhoods! HCPH has several programs that help ensure community members stay active, create healthy eating habits and more! Visit the Chronic Disease Prevention program to learn more!

👉 bit.ly/3vtsj2P

¡Prepárate para sumergirte en un increíble seminario virtual para el Mes de Concientización sobre las ITS!

9 de abril de 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Regístrate: bit.ly/STIAwarenessWe…

Get ready to dive into an awesome webinar for STI Awareness Month!

April 9, 2024
6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Register: bit.ly/STIAwarenessWe…

April 1 is Take Down Tobacco Day! Protecting our youth from smoking is important. Let's teach kids early: smoking isn't cool, it's harmful. Need support quitting? Contact our Tobacco/Vaping Prevention & Cessation Program at 713-274-8501. Say no to tobacco! #TakeDownTobaccoDay