Harris County Health Records System Gets $4.6M Upgrade
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Harris County approved $4.6M to link county public health records with Harris Health System's electronic records. Residents who use both systems may have their health data shared between providers.
If this passes
Harris County public health services will be connected to Harris Health System's EpicCare electronic records system using $4.6M in approved funding.
If this does not pass
The measure has already passed. If funding were reversed, county and Harris Health records systems would remain separate with no shared data connection.
Harris County just approved spending $4.6 million to connect our public health services with Harris Health System's electronic medical records. This means better healthcare coordination for all of us.
When you visit a Harris Health clinic or hospital, your doctors can now share your health information more easily with county health workers. This matters because many Houston families use both systems. Maybe you get vaccines at a county clinic but go to Ben Taub Hospital for emergencies.
Now your doctors can see your full health picture. The EpicCare system will help track disease outbreaks, manage immunizations, and coordinate care during health emergencies. This is especially important in communities like Third Ward, Magnolia, and East End where residents often need both county and hospital district services.
The agreement passed Harris County Commissioners Court in May 2024, showing our leaders prioritize connected healthcare. Better health records mean fewer repeat tests, safer prescriptions, and faster care when you need it most. If you want to understand how this affects your healthcare, contact Mary Cesar at the county health department.
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You can also attend Commissioners Court meetings to learn about other health investments in our community.
Type: Interlocal AgreementFile: 26-3270 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-07 Passed: 2026-05-14
Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov
Key Details
- Cost: $4.6 million approved
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
- Date Passed: May 2024
- System Used: EpicCare electronic medical records
- Contact: Mary Cesar, county health department
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1001 Preston St 77002
- Phone
- 713-755-5000
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