'A public health crisis:' Harris County marks Black Maternal Health Week Houston-area officials aimed to highlight troubling statistics in a two-day conference at NRG Center.

Harris County joins more than 50 other states, cities and counties in labeling racism a public health crisis — a sign that elected officials are beginning to acknowledge the many tentacles of ...

Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said the million-dollar grant would be allocated to Harris County Public Health's maternal and child health programs.

Harris County hosted its first Maternal and Child Health Conference, bringing together doctors, researchers, community health workers and patient advocates.

In light of Harris County having the highest Black maternal death rates, a mother shares her painful story about losing her son in childbirth, claiming many hospital employees didn't help her.

Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health who is charged with felony misuse of official information, has posted a $50,000 bond, according to records.

Harris County Harris County receives $1.4 million in federal funding to address Black maternal mortality rates Texas has a rate higher than the country’s average, and Harris County’s average ...

Harris County Public Health wants to combat high maternal and infant mortality rates in the Black community. HCPH held a press conference on Monday announcing their Maternal and Child Health ...

The Executive Director of the Harris County, TX public health system, Dr. Umair Shah, joins Ayman Mohyeldin as his organization attempts to sustain the proper staffing needed for the crisis. Shah ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - According to sources, Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson has been relieved of duty. She was appointed to the position in May 2021.

DALLAS, April 03, 2024--Lightbeam Health Solutions, the leader in population health enablement technology and solutions, announces today that Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has enlisted ...

Gayle Harris is retiring after serving as Durham's first female and black public health director for the last 47 years.