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We reached a great milestone in our work to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic in Harris County

I am happy to report that last week we reached a huge milestone in our work to beat the COVID-19 pandemic in Harris County — over half of our eligible population ages 12 and up has been fully vaccinated and 60%…

Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 26 Houston

Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 26 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of June 28, 2021 HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free first doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of June 28, 2021. Twenty-six health department-affiliated free vaccination…

HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTING COVID-19 VACCINE TOWN HALL IN SHARPSTOWN

HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTING COVID-19 VACCINE TOWN HALL IN SHARPSTOWN HOUSTON – The Sharpstown community is invited to bring questions about the COVID-19 vaccine to an upcoming town hall meeting hosted by the Houston Health Department. Take Your Best Shot: COVID-19…

City of Houston and Local Water Authorities Mark Completion of the Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer Project

City of Houston and Local Water Authorities Mark Completion of the Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer Project   HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Coastal Water Authority, the Texas Water Development Board, Houston Public Works leadership, and community members from the Lake…

Interns Report for the First Day at Work as Part of Mayor Turner’s Signature «Hire Houston Youth» Initiative

Interns Report for the First Day at Work as Part of Mayor Turner’s Signature «Hire Houston Youth» Initiative    HOUSTON – Thousands of young people began summer internships Monday with more than 180 employers across the Houston area as part of…

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and Reliant officially launch the 2021 Beat the Heat Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and Reliant officially launch the 2021 Beat the Heat Program   HOUSTON – Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and Reliant officially launched the 2021 Beat the…

Should I give a four-month-old baby solids?

When should babies start solids? My first child was gobbling up runny baby cereal at three months. Two decades later (my child-bearing was spread out), the rules had changed to nil by mouth except breast milk until six months. Not…

Why eating more fruit and veg doesn’t always help you lose weight

Will eating more fruit and vegetables make me thin? Want to get thin? Eat more fruit and vegetables – they’re a low-calorie way of filling up, right? The health site WebMD has “eat more fruit and vegetables” as one of…

Why walking is good for you

Pilates, yoga and the classic treadmill get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy. There is, however, a more unassuming workout that might not get the column inches, but has all the benefits: walking. Certified…

Text neck: how smartphones are damaging our spines

Are smartphones a pain in the neck? According to new research carried out by a US doctor, they are far worse – “text neck” is becoming an epidemic that could lead to permanent damage. The posture we adopt as we…