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Harris County Public Health (HCPH)

Throughout the years, HCPH has responded to public health issues such as rabies, mosquito-borne illnesses, air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, water and food-borne illnesses, natural disasters, tuberculosis, polio, and other communicable diseases. 
Public health is now battling new challenges. Each year brings new diseases, new chronic disease risks, and more natural and man-made disasters.

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IN THE NEWS

Over 1,900 people selected for Harris County's program which gives $500 a month

25 Mar, 24

Uplift Harris is Harris County’s first guaranteed income program where eligible households will receive $500 a month for 18 months. Over 82,000 applications were submitted for the program. Brandon Maddox with Harris County Public Health said the majority of those applications came from the 10 targeted ZIP codes.

Confirmed $500 monthly payment for 18 months

23 Mar, 24

Harris County in Texas has confirmed the Stimulus Check payment of $500, which will be sent throughout the next 18 months. During this timeframe, the county’s Uplift Harris Pilot will provide eligible families from Texas with this financial aid payment if they meet the requirements.
Under the Uplift Harris guaranteed income pilot, participating households will get $500 a month for 18 months. Direct cash assistance programs provide wide-ranging social and financial advantages for participating families and the larger community, as demonstrated by similar programs across the nation.

PRESS RELEASES

Harris County Public Health Releases 2023 Annual Report

26 Mar, 24

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2023 annual report, highlighting the department's achievements and ongoing commitment to protecting health, preventing disease and injury, and promoting the well-being of all Harris County residents.

Uplift Harris Guaranteed Income Pilot Announces Award Notifications Starting Today

18 Mar, 24

Harris County is pleased to announce that starting today, March 18, through March 22, all Uplift Harris Guaranteed Income Pilot applicants will receive notification of their selection status for the program.