Harris County
More federal funding headed to Harris County for aiding vulnerable communities
Posted on · A total of 700 residents are projected to participate in ACCESS Harris County this year.
Tag: Harris County Public Health
Health & Science
Harris County Jail, with population of nearly 10,000, reports first case of monkeypox
Posted on · The infected inmate, a man in his 30s, was booked into the jail Aug. 15, appeared in court two days later and reported monkeypox symptoms Aug. 21, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Health & Science
Houston region to receive more monkeypox vaccine doses as case numbers climb
Posted on · More than 16,000 additional doses are being sent by the CDC, but the Houston Health Department says it could be several days before the first of three shipments arrives.
Town Square
How did Americans – and Texans – vote?
Posted on · Today, we're talking about election results and political trends in Texas and across the country. Plus, when will COVID vaccines for young children be available in Houston?
The Coronavirus In Greater Houston
Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level was lowered again, amid a drop in key indicators
Posted on · Hidalgo last raised the COVID threat level in August, when the more transmissible delta variant caused a fourth wave of the pandemic across Texas. The county previously hit its highest threat level in June 2020, which lasted until May.
Houston Matters
Booster shot rollout, and marching bands at HBCUs (Oct. 29, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Preparations for booster shots and vaccines for kids, a conversation with the directors of marching bands at historically Black colleges and universities, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Harris County
Doctor Accused Of Stealing COVID Vaccines Sues Harris County For More Than $1 Million
Posted on · Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired in January after allegedly stealing doses and giving them to friends and family, a claim he has denied for months.
News
The Benefits of Being Vaccinated If You Still Get COVID
Posted on · Plus, a chart-topping musician and actor shares his personal experience with a breakthrough case of COVID and why he credits his vaccination with saving his life.
Criminal Justice
2 New Harris County Safety Programs Would Limit Police Interactions In Certain Cases
Posted on · Led by Harris County Public Health, the two programs would create a mental health crisis response team and connect case workers with people at risk of getting involved in violent crimes.
Health & Science
COVID-19 Vaccinations Climb Across Texas, As Delta Variant Boosts New Infections
Posted on · It’s the first vaccination increase since early April.
Houston Matters
The Pandemic’s Effect On The Cruise Industry (June 28, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: An update on COVID vaccination in the area, the pandemic's effect on the cruise industry, and the affordability of housing here -- or lack thereof.
Houston Matters
Creative Ways To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination (May 5, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: How Harris County is encouraging people to get vaccinated, the week in politics, great places for crawfish and Cajun food in the city, and good news for some endangered birds native to the Texas coast.
Health & Science
NRG Park To Allow Choice Between Pfizer Or J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · Harris County also set up a raffle for those who receive a shot at the NRG site through May 16th.
Health & Science
Harris County Won’t Continue Its Use Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For Now
Posted on · In a statement to Houston Public Media, Harris County Public Health said they'll continue to use the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the time being, but did not provide a reason as to why.
Health & Science
Houston, Harris County To Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Posted on · The Johnson & Johnson vaccine made up about 7% of doses administered in Harris County. Many of those went to underserved communities.