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Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer | Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Kinder Institute research finds Houston residents in close-knit neighborhoods report better health and feel safer at home.

Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University

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Medicare looks at the impact of social determinants of health - Episcopal Health Foundation

Episcopal Health Foundation

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Video Blog: Getting the complete picture of community health - Episcopal Health Foundation

Episcopal Health Foundation

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Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer fifteen (15) positions from Charity Care and one (1) position from the Harris Cares Embrace Hope grant to the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant effective July 25, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request for approval to host the Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Summit in an amount not to exceed $11,500 on September 30, 2026, at the Harris County Department of Education Adult Education Building.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval of the reallocation of $86,177.12 to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Maternal and Child Health program.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer fifteen (15) positions from Charity Care and one (1) position from the Harris Cares Embrace Hope grant to the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant effective July 25, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027.

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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health for the provision of in-kind support of governmental services.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for additional grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the Immunization Program as a Responsible Entity Managing the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs, and extend seven positions through August 31, 2027.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval of a position effective July 11, 2026, to support the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant.

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Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer | Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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Request for approval to host the Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Summit in an amount not to exceed $11,500 on September 30, 2026, at the Harris County Department of Education Adult Education Building.

Request by Public Health Services for approval of the reallocation of $86,177.12 to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Maternal and Child Health program.

Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer fifteen (15) positions from Charity Care and one (1) position from the Harris Cares Embrace Hope grant to the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant effective July 25, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027.

Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health for the provision of in-kind support of governmental services.

Request by Public Health Services for approval of a position effective July 11, 2026, to support the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant.

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Request for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the Harris County Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.

Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for design, construction, and maintenance of new water lines on Clinton Drive 13,000 feet west from EWPP continuing onto Mascot St, and on Mayo Shell Road from Clinton Road to 4,000 feet south, Precinct 2.

Request for approval to execute a Data Sharing Agreement with the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) to share certain regulatory and environmental health data.

Harris County Health Records System Gets $4.6M Upgrade

Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act

Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend one (1) grant funded position to November 30, 2027 for the Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems Grant.

Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - U.S. Food & Drug Administration grant funds in the amount of $4,000.00, with no required match, for the Retail Flexible Funding Model grant program.

Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $20,112,284, with no required match, for the 2026-2027 Ryan White Part A and MAI Program.

Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $195,000, with a required match of $63,334, and extend the associated position to September 30, 2027 for the PY26 Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.

Request for approval to renew membership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in an amount not to exceed $6,060 for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

Medicare looks at the impact of social determinants of health - Episcopal Health Foundation

Video Blog: Getting the complete picture of community health - Episcopal Health Foundation

Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer | Kinder Institute for Urban Research