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Harris County just dropped a new public health dashboard to track Ebola cases ahead of the World Cup. It’s a proactive step to keep everyone in the loop and safe while the city prepares for a massive influx of international travelers.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Proposed budget offsets could result in a $1.6 million reduction in psychiatric emergency services.
Residents in crisis who rely on the Harris Center for immediate psychiatric intervention.
Individuals experiencing mental health crises who may face delayed or denied care.
After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.
The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.
Starting Sept. 1, the Trump administration will withhold about $9.8 billion in extra funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services.
Residents expressed concern over potential budget cuts to public health and pollution control, citing the impact on vulnerable populations with asthma and other health issues.
The Harris Center is struggling to meet the demand for mental health services with limited resources. Scaling back could lead to thousands of missed calls and reduced capacity at psychiatric emergency centers.
Health departments for Houston, Harris County report 34 cases of cyclosporiasis Houston Public Media
Health officials confirm number of Cyclospora cases in Harris County; explosive diarrhea parasite linked to infections as summer begins KHOU
Texas Ebola cases: Harris County and City of Houston unveil dashboard to monitor Ebola ahead of World Cup ABC13 Houston
Harris County has the highest black maternal mortality rate in the nation. The county is investing in mobile clinics and community outreach to improve health outcomes for mothers and infants.
A $100,000 donation will help fund mental health clinicians at the Bayland Health Hub, providing much-needed support for local families.
The county is establishing a committee to study suicide deaths and create better prevention programs, especially for veterans.
Houston public health could benefit from a more collaborative governance structure Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Rice University
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