Harris County Public Health

Thinking about a disease outbreak is scary - but preparedness makes it less so. The Harris County Public Health Preparedness & Response team led a smooth point-of-distribution exercise yesterday giving out candy “medicine” in partnership with Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and Harris County Sheriff's Office. Teams practiced distributing two kinds of antibiotics, handling participant allergies, tracking participant information and product inventory, and keeping the scene safe. While we hope we never have to put those specific skills to work, practicing communications, teamwork, and overall incident response procedures helps us stay ready - and be a little less scared. Happy Halloween!

🌟 Save the Date! Join us for the Maternal and Child Health Conference 2025 from April 15-16. This year’s theme is "Curating Change, Transforming Communities, Building Healthier Families." Stay tuned for more details! #MCHConference2025

👻From spooky to silly, our HCPH team knows how to celebrate Halloween! Check out our awesome costumes, and let us know which one you love most! 🎃

🚑✨ Happy National First Responders Day! Today, we honor the brave men and women who are always ready to serve and protect our communities. Your dedication and courage make a difference every day. Thank you for being our heroes! 💙👮♀️👨🚒 #FirstRespondersDay

🌍✨ Don’t miss Dr. Kim Henderson at APHA 2024 tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Minneapolis Convention Center! Join us for “Birthing a Brighter Future: Empowering Harris County Families Through Maternal Health Rights.” Let’s advocate for policies that improve maternal health and birth outcomes! 💪👶

🍬 Huge shoutout to our incredible HCPH Preparedness & Response Division team! They're working hard to bag candy for the Trick or Treat POD event, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. Their dedication to community preparedness shines through! Thank you for all you do!

Today, on National Medical Assistants Day, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our Medical Assistants, who play a vital role in keeping our community healthy. They are the heartbeat of healthcare. 🙌 Join us in thanking our amazing Medical Assistants for their commitment to helping Harris County thrive! 💙 Interested in joining our team? Learn more about positions as a medical assistant at https://lnkd.in/eTMdSNEB. 🐾 #MedicalAssistantsDay #HealthcareHeroes #HarrisCountyStrong

🧘♀️ Feeling stiff at your desk? It's time for some easy stretches! ✨Take a moment to unwind and refresh your body with these simple desk stretches. They can boost your energy, improve focus, and keep you feeling great throughout the day. Your body will thank you! 💪

📢 Calling all healthcare and public health professionals! 🗓 Epidemiology Townhall 9: Confronting the Crisis: Understanding and Managing Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) 🕒 Tuesday, October 22, 2024 ⏰ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 🔗 Join for FREE: bit.ly/EpiTHSeries2024 Learn about MDROs, their unique traits, and top prevention strategies in this interactive webinar. Don’t miss out on real-world insights and practical tools! #MDRO #Epidemiology #PublicHealthConnect #HealthcareProfessionals

🏈 Texans Spirit at HCPH! 🏈 Our HCPH team scored a touchdown in style on Thursday, October 17, 2024, by rocking our Texans gear ahead of the big game this Sunday! 🎉 Whether it was jerseys, caps, or even Texans socks, we painted the office red and blue to show our love and support for the @HoustonTexans! 🙌💙❤️ Check out these spirited group pics submitted by our amazing colleagues—teamwork on and off the field! 💪✨ Let’s keep that game-day energy high for the Texans vs. Colts game this Sunday, October 20! Go Texans! 🚀 #WeAreTexans #TexansGameDay #HCPHSpiri #HoustonProud #Teamwork