$6M reproductive health access fund announced for women in Harris County

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and health experts announced a $6M reproductive health access fund. The Fund, financed by American Rescue Plan Act, will help women get contraception and screenings at clinics operated by HCPH and other providers.

Understanding Spring Seasonal Allergies, prevention, treatments

It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus shares how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.

Understanding how our kidneys work for Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Our kidneys do a lot. They remove waste, balance our fluids and release hormones to regulate blood pressure. Often time’s people may not realize the signs of kidney cancer until the cancer has progressed, which is why it is so important to pay attention to your body.