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1207 Oak Street La Marque, Texas 77568 - Phone - 409-938-7221

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1207 Oak St,
PO Box 939
La Marque, TX 77568


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Phone: 409-938-2211
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Coastal Health & Wellness
bullet 4C's Begins Phase 2 of New System Rollouts 05/05/11
bullet 4Cs Clinics Seek New Name Suggestions from Public 12/17/10
bullet 4C's Clinics begins new electronic system rollouts 10/18/10
bullet 4C's Begins New System Rollouts 10/14/10
bullet 4C's Saturday Clinic Closed Due to Weather 12/04/09
bullet Officials answer questions about hospital district 08/10/09
bullet Alternative to hospital district being considered 08/07/09
bullet Campaign for hospital district gets under way 08/05/09
bullet Indigent health-care network being developed 07/24/09
bullet 4C's Clinic To Open Saturdays 05/21/09
bullet 4C's Begins Saturday Walk-in Clinic 05/19/09
bullet Health Care Bill in Texas Legislature Would Benefit 4Cs Clinics 03/13/09
bullet Insured patients choose county clinics 08/20/08
bullet Cover the Uninsured Week guest column 04/25/08
bullet Uninsured does not equal unemployed 05/01/06
bullet 4Cs Clinics seek to serve uninsured residents 04/30/06
bullet Clinics' Open House 11/07/05
bullet Clinic Advertisement 10/16/05
bullet Campaign promotes use of "medical home" 08/08/05
Animal Resource Center
diamondred Shelter investigated after cats found dead 01/04/12
diamondred An effort to be proud of 12/01/11
diamondred Animal center opens new $5M building 11/29/11
diamondred Animal Resource Center Observes Thanksgiving and Grand Opening 11/22/11
diamondred Passer-by saves bulldog mauling victim 11/17/11
diamondred County moves animals to new center 11/07/11
diamondred Move-in set to begin at new Animal Resource Center 11/01/11
diamondred Telephone Service Interrupted at Joe Vickery Animal Shelter 08/01/11
diamondred Burned Puppy Needs Home 07/06/11
diamondred How the health district handles animal services 06/29/11
diamondred Animal Services Primer 06/27/11
diamondred Abandoned animals a growing problem 06/10/11
diamondred Sun, Sand, Summer Fun - and Cat Adoptions 05/27/11
diamondred New animal shelter ready to open in June 05/05/11
diamondred ASPCA to collaborate with Galveston County Health District 04/21/11
diamondred Animal Shelter Closed for Holiday 04/19/11
diamondred Texas City Fire Fighters Donate Funds for Animal Services 03/16/11
diamondred The good and the bad of food for your dog 01/23/11
diamondred Neighbor's dog bites 5-year-old boy's finger off 12/21/10
diamondred Animal Shelter Closed for Holiday 10/22/10
diamondred These possums aren't playin' 10/17/10
diamondred Police break up Santa Fe cockfight 06/01/2010
diamondred Girl, 9, 'fine' after dog attack in San Leon 04/20/10
diamondred Annual Animal Summit set for Saturday 04/19/10
diamondred Annual Animal Summit and Expo to be held April 24th 04/16/10
diamondred Dogs maul 13 goats in separate attacks 03/05/10
diamondred New shelter will give cats, dogs more space 03/17/10
diamondred Hours change at Joe Vickery Animal Shelter 01/28/10
diamondred Animal Shelter Closed for Holiday 12/22/09
bullet New Animal Shelter To Stay In Texas City 09\09\09
bullet Shelter says procedures will bring changes 07/26/09
bullet Animal Shelter closed for holiday weekend 06/30/09
bullet Experts to provide help to prepare pets for storms 04/24/09
bullet Tips on how to adopt pets from shelters 04/03/09
bullet What You Need to Know about Animal Bites 04/03/09
bullet Spring cleanup at local animal shelter 02/24/09
bullet Couple wants city to ban pit bulls 01/11/09
bullet County animal shelter deserves reward 10/30/08
bullet Vote 'yes' for a new county animal shelter 10/26/08
bullet A few tricks can help dodge dog attacks 09/07/08
bullet Guest Column- Bond money would be well spent on new shelter 09/03/08
bullet Commissioners hear animal shelter needs 08/07/08
bullet Board to hear animal shelter improvement options 08/01/08
bullet Health board OKs animal shelter work 08/01/08
bullet Editorial - Shelter in need of financial roof 07/30/08
bullet Volunteers help shelter care for dogs 07/06/08
bullet Rates for shelter's adoptions, rescues increase 07/06/08
bullet GCHD offers precautions to avoid dog bites 05/28/08
bullet Buddies save puppies 05/17/08
bullet Shelter suspends canine adoptions 03/28/08
bullet Animal Control a dog's best friend 03/17/08
bullet Bats shouldn't frighten county residents 03/02/08
bullet Pets mauled in attack at home 02/15/08
bullet More isle coyote sightings, attacks reported 02/10/08
bullet Well traveled pooches' owners sought 12/18/07
bullet Houston SPCA Investigates Roosters 09/22/07
bullet Crying Foul over Roosters 09/16/07
bullet Health District Names Animal Services Manager 04/27/06
bullet Whiskerville Donates to Animal Shelter 04/13/06
bullet Update 04/21/06
bullet Woman wants seized dogs back 04/18/06
bullet Woman Cited For Backyard Animal Shelter 04/12/06
bullet County Animal Shelter Director resigns 03/04/06
bullet Animal lover gives voices to pets at shelter 10/18/05
bullet Katrina's victims have four legs, too 09/01/05
bullet Service Improvements Made at Animal Shelter 07/29/05
bullet At least eight residents want to adopt puppy 06/22/05
bullet Puppy found with burn down back 06/21/05
bullet Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services 05/16/05
bullet Improvement to be made at County Animal Shelter 04/19/05
bullet Animals Benefit from Pizza and Paint 02/14/05
bullet Animal Services Improvements Noted 01/07/05
bullet Animal shelter set for Adopt-a-thon - 08/06/04
bullet Stray Animal Concerns - 06/16/04
bullet GCHD announces new Animal Service Manager - 05/25/04
bullet Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services - 03/19/04
bullet Coyote Sightings - 02/26/04
bullet Dog Hurt - 01/08/04
bullet Condemned Dog Remains in Shelter - 11/10/03
bullet Rabies Subject of Public Hearing - 06/23/03
bullet United Board of Health Considers Rabies Change 04/25/03
Beach Watch/Beach Advisories
bullet Beaches under orange warning flags 06/23/11
bullet Report: Bacteria rate not high enough for concern 07/31/08
bullet EPA grant to fund GLO ad campaign 07/17/08
bullet Vibrio vulnificus information 07/20/07
bullet Monitoring bay's cleanliness - 08/11/04
bullet Update - No Swimming Advisory Lifted - 06/29/04
bullet Update - No Swimming Advisory - 06/28/04
bullet No Swimming - 06/25/04
bullet Be Water Wise This Summer and Throughout the Year! 04/25/03
bullet Public Hearing on Food Safety Program's Proposed Policy/Order 06/07/06
Boards of Health
diamondred Clinics Governing Board Welcomes New Members 03/30/10
diamondred Zendt is new CEO of Moody Gardens 12/16/09
bullet Health Boards Welcome New Members and Officers 06/10/09
bullet Health District releases 2008 Annual Report 04/07/09
bullet Final Resolution Access to Healthcare 12/18/08
bullet Board to hear animal shelter improvement options 07/30/08
bullet Health District Releases Annual Report 03/19/08
bullet Health Boards Welcome New Members and Officers 09/05/07
bullet Immunizations Encouraged 04/18/06
bullet Board Approves Improvements in Groundwater Identification 08/25/05
bullet 2004 Accomplishments and Future Plans 04/05/05
bullet 4 C's Board Elects Officers and Establishes NurseLine - 09/07/04
bullet 4C's NurseLine Pilot Program begins - 06/22/04
bullet Health District Proposes Policy Changes for On-Site Sewage Facilities - 07/22/04
bullet Notice of Public Hearing - On-Site Sewage Facilities Proposed changes (draft) 07/01/04
bullet Health District Presents Strategic Health Plan at National Conference - 08/13/04
bullet District Employees Recognized for Service to Seniors - 07/29/04
bullet United Board Members Reappointed - 07/26/04
bullet United Board of Health Reappoints Officers - 07/06/04
bullet Area women especially lack health care - 02/01/04
bullet Rabies Subject of Public Hearing - 06/23/03
bullet United Board of Health Considers Rabies Change 04/25/03
bullet Strategic Health Plan Adopted - 02/06/04
bullet Health District - Planning for the Future - 06/02/03
bullet Welcome Board of Health Members - 02/03
Conferences & Summits
bullet Storm Water Management Focus of Environmental Summit 08/05/11
bullet Summit to focus on storm water 08/04/08
bullet Public meeting on flood maps 08/01/08
bullet Fourth Environmental Summit to be held 07/31/08
bullet County Partners Prepare for Mental Health Disaster Response 06/02/06
bullet Mental Health Conference - June 9 & 10 05/09/06
bullet Calling Mental Health Partners 01/05/06
bullet Health District Plans Senior Services Summit 10/14/05
bullet Health District Co-Sponsors Conference 01/18/05
bullet Health District Presents Strategic Health Plan at National Conference - 08/13/04
bullet Collaborative Announces Emergency Planning Conference - 08/12/04
bullet Coalition takes aim at chronic diseases - 04/26/04
bullet Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services - 03/19/04
bullet Health District Reports Cause of Conference Illness 03/17/04
bullet Conference Attendees Report Illness 03/01/04
bullet Strategic Health Plan Adopted - 02/06/04
bullet Health District - Planning for the Future - 06/02/03
EMS
bullet Surfer bitten on foot by 5-foot shark 07/09/10
bullet Medical Copter on Standby for Mardi Gras 02/13/09
bullet Medical services ramped up for Lone Star Rally 12/11/08
bullet Helicopters fill trauma void 11/08/08
bullet Peninsula could see full-time firefighters 10/28/08
bullet Peninsula still without medics 07/21/08
bullet Post-modern medicine 03/16/08
bullet Delays Spur Ambulance Policy Changes 01/05/08
bullet Health District Recognizes Galveston EMS 01/05/06
bullet Bed Bound Patients Returned 09/28/05
bullet EMS Week Observed In Galveston 05/18/05
bullet Ambulance hijacked on Harborside Drive 02/09/05
bullet Galveston EMS Earns Provider of the Year Award - 11/24/04
bullet New Galveston EMS Administrative Office - 11/19/04
bullet Third ambulance purchased by water bill donations - 06/17/04
bullet EMS to Hit New Response High - 12/28/03
bullet National Emergency Medical Services Week Observed 05/14/03
Flu
diamondred Get Your Flu Shot 09/27/11
diamondred Make time for a Flu Shot 09/21/11
diamondred Protect Yourself with a Flu Shot 12/08/10
diamondred Time for seasonal flu shots 09/26/10
diamondred Health district has new flu shot 09/19/10
diamondred Time for the NEW Seasonal Flu Shot 09/16/10
diamondred Not too late to get H1N1 vaccination 01/24/10
diamondred H1N1 Vaccinations still Available 01/22/10
diamondred Free Swine Flu Shots At Kemah 01/11/10
diamondred County: Kids swine flu vaccine safe 12/16/09
diamondred County closes small immunization clinics for now 12/14/09
diamondred Health District Holiday Vaccine Location 12/11/09
diamondred H1N1 vaccine to be offered to the public 12/06/09
diamondred H1N1 Vaccinations Available 12/04/09
diamondred County to give H1N1 shots 11/22/09
diamondred H1N1 Vaccinations for Galveston County High-Risk Continue 11/20/09
diamondred County puts up flu stop signs 11/19/09
bullet County receives more doses of H1N1 vaccine 11/13/09
diamondred Additional H1N1 vaccine for high-risk Galveston County residents 11/12/09
bullet County runs out of swine flu doses 11/01/09
bullet County administers swine flu vaccines 10/31/09
bullet Swine flu victim died Oct. 20, was treated at UTMB 10/29/09
bullet Get your seasonal flu shot and plan for your H1N1 vaccination when available 10/01/09
bullet Health District and school officials have confirmed 3 cases of swine flu at middle school in Texas City 05/28/09
bullet One Swine Flu Case Confirmed 05/15/09
bullet County reports 2nd probable swine flu case 05/08/09
bullet Second probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
bullet County's first probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
bullet First probable case of H1N1 in Galveston County 05/06/09
bullet Planning for the possibility of influenza 04/28/09
bullet It is not too late to get a flu shot! 01/09/09
bullet Preventing Flu Helps in Ike Recovery 10/16/08
bullet Flu cases stay low in county 12/13/07
bullet Galveston County ready for flu season 11/29/07
bullet Time for a Flu Shot 10/05/07
bullet Getting Ready for Pandemic Flu 05/08/06
bullet CDC statements on influenza vaccine supply 11/10/05
bullet Officials: Flu shots here are real 11/01/05
bullet Flu Shots now available 10/26/05
bullet County Opens Flu Shots to All 01/25/05
bullet Additional Flu Vaccine Available 01/11/05
bullet Flu Update - New Locations for High Risk Vaccinations - 10/21/04
Flu Update - Shots in La Marque - 10/15/04
Flu Shots Recommended for High Risk Populations - 10/07/04
bullet Now Is The Time For Flu Shot! 09/24/03
bullet Flu Like Illness in Galveston Schools 01/03
Health District In the News
diamondred Millions for indigent care unspent 12/17/11
diamondred Officials Suspect Dickinson ISD Employee Has Meningitis 10/11/11
diamondred Dickinson ISD Employee May Have Meningitis 10/11/11
diamondred DISD warns of meningitis case 10/11/11
diamondred Possible meningitis case at Dickinson ISD 10/11/11
diamondred Do your part to stay healthy 09/22/11
diamondred Health District Kicks Off Wellness Campaign 09/15/11
diamondred Update: GCHD Headquarters Repairs Complete 08/26/11
diamondred Update: GCHD Headquarters Closed for Emergency Electrical Repairs 2 08/24/11
diamondred Update: GCHD Headquarters Closed for Emergency Electrical Repairs 08/24/11
diamondred Man found unconscious in 100-degree home 08/04/11
diamondred Annex under budget, ahead of schedule 08/02/11
diamondred Environmental report: Area water is polluted 07/04/11
diamondred Man's illness wasn't bacterial meningitis 06/04/11
diamondred Health District probes possible meningitis case 05/28/11
diamondred Protect Your Health with Hurricane Preparedness 05/11/11
diamondred Water main repaired; restrictions still in effect 4/28/2011
diamondred GCHD Temporary Closures Due to Shelter-in-Place 04/26/11
diamondred Four 'Gold Ribbon' kitchens in Friendswood 04/06/11
diamondred Recognizing National Public Health Week 03/28/11
diamondred 2011 Gold Ribbon recipients by community or school district 03/28/11
diamondred Notice of Public Hearing On-Site Sewage Facility Homeowner Maintenance Prohibition 02/08/11
diamondred Rancher, 74, gored by bull 02/01/11
diamondred The good and the bad of food for your dog 01/23/11
diamondred Residents can get rid of hazardous waste 10/11/10
diamondred Isle child lead levels at national average 10/15/10
diamondred District battling mosquitoes' buzz 10/01/10
diamondred Officials unable to confirm woman died of Vibrio 9/18/10
diamondred Woman dies from flesh-eating bacteria 09/09/10
diamondred August heat could break 1875 record 08/24/10
diamondred Figures show long-term drop in toxic emissions 08/15/10
diamondred Fact or Fiction of BP chemical release 08/09/10
diamondred State campaign urges hurricane readiness 07/09/10
diamondred Officials: Plan in place if oil hits Texas beaches 06/02/10
diamondred Health District Issues Summer Health Tips 06/01/10
diamondred Police break up Santa Fe cockfight 06/01/2010
diamondred Dog Dies After Attack At Area Kennel 05/18/10
diamondred New law promising for public health 05/10/10
diamondred Celebrating National Public Health Week 03/26/10
diamondred Health District Planning for the Future 03/01/10
diamondred National Nutrition Month Observed 03/01/10
diamondred GCHD Opens New WIC and Immunization Site in Dickinson 02/05/10
diamondred Residents voice disapproval of ag barn 01/14/10
diamondred Mall feeling malaise from Ike, economy 11/30/09
diamondred Are Galveston County hospitals flouting law? 11/05/09
diamondred Report blasts hospital charity policies 11/05/09
diamondred Hospitals limit visitation to slow spread of H1N1 11/03/09
diamondred Swine flu victim died Oct. 20, was treated at UTMB 10/29/09
diamondred Galveston County Restaurant Inspections Now Available Online Daily News 10/21/09
diamondred Galveston sees more rats after Hurricane Ike 10/08/09
diamondred County OKs road and facility bonds 09\10\09
diamondred Galveston County Health District's CEO receives TALHO's highest award 08/12/09
diamondred Make a point of vaccination shots 07/31/09
diamondred Officials remind people to stay cool, drink water 06/29/09
diamondred Health Officials Offer Suggestions for Staying Cool in Hot Weather 06/24/09
diamondred Galveston still hurting from hurricane's beating 06/01/09
diamondred Being prepared for storms saves lives 06/01/09
diamondred One Swine Flu Case Confirmed 05/15/09
diamondred County reports 2nd probable swine flu case 05/08/09
diamondred County's first probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
diamondred Galveston schools taking steps to prevent swine flu cases in district 04/28/09
diamondred Galveston County braces for swine flu 04/28/09
diamondred County begins discussing hospital district 04/23/09
diamondred Celebrating Public Health Partners & Heroes 03/31/09
diamondred Ike Puts Public Health to Test 03/23/09
diamondred Health Care Bill in Texas Legislature Would Benefit 4Cs Clinics 03/13/09
diamondred Clear Creek girl does not have meningitis 03/07/09
diamondred Health or Hospital District: what's the difference? 03/01/09
diamondred Two districts in real need of distinction 02/26/09
diamondred Does County Have A Health District Or Not? 02/26/09
diamondred Hospital report 'late' reported 02/23/09
diamondred Another possible meningitis case reported 02/20/09
diamondred Health officials: No meningitis outbreak 02/18/09
diamondred Officials investigate possible meningitis death of La Marque Middle School student 02/17/09
diamondred Death of La Marque boy, 15, may have been meningitis 02/17/09
diamondred Officials probe 2 possible meningitis deaths 02/17/09
diamondred Teen May Have Died From Meningitis 02/17/09
diamondred EMS to ask city to cover budget shortfall 02/11/09
diamondred Men Taken To Hospital After Falling Off Roof 02/02/09
diamondred To drink or not to drink: Galveston's water supply a hot topic 01/30/09
diamondred Corps workers meet experts about Legionnaires' 01/30/09
diamondred Legionnaires' Information 01/30/09
diamondred Study - Ike did not leave Toxic Sludge 01/24/09
diamondred County looks to buy former Wal-Mart store 01/15/09
diamondred Officials issue lead warning 01/09/09
diamondred County to begin talks on hospital tax district 01/07/09
diamondred Police seek motorcyclist charged in woman's death 12/24/08
diamondred UTMB not seeing uninsured patients after Ike 12/21/08
diamondred Rebuilding Lead Safe 12/19/08
diamondred Editorial - Overwhelmingly bad government 12/07/08
diamondred UTMB takes steps against Legionella 12/05/08
diamondred Smaller UTMB causes concern 11/16/08
diamondred County's $165 million bond package passing 11/05/08
diamondred Childhood obesity targeted with new funding 11/06/08
diamondred Vote for the benefit of the whole county 11/02/08
diamondred DSHS teams up with local agencies to identify most important health need after Ike 10/26/08
diamondred County's bond is the way to go 10/24/08
diamondred New equipment to be used in fight against lead poisoning 09/05/08
diamondred WIC to begin providing benefits electronically 07/28/08
diamondred City seeks $3M to clean up lead contamination 07/28/08
diamondred WIC program to provide benefits electronically 07/25/08
diamondred Food poisoning possible at Galveston County Jail 07/17/08
diamondred Sick jail inmates' claims no baloney 07/11/08
diamondred Tainted food likely behind illness of 543 Galveston inmates 07/11/08
diamondred Galveston jail inmates struck with food-related illness 07/10/08
diamondred Editorial - Efficient plan has healthy hallmark 06/24/08
diamondred Health district eyes new location 06/23/08
diamondred Lead poisoning data incomplete 06/06/08
diamondred Galveston urged to do more about lead poisoning 06/02/08
bullet Having a hurricane plan is the first step 05/28/08
bullet State rules isle lead landlords stay unnamed 05/01/08
bullet A healthy service deserving of help 04/20/08
bullet County won't release name of 12 lead landlords 02/20/08
bullet Lead committee narrows list of funding sources 02/13/08
bullet Feds to look at landlords with lead problems 02/08/08
bullet Health Officials warn of carbon monoxide dangers 02/01/08
bullet Galveston waking up to serious lead issue 01/27/08
bullet Bayou Burden 12/21/07
bullet Officials target Isle lead poisoning 11/20/07
bullet Local leaders form lead Task Force 11/20/07
bullet Local Lead Report Issued 10/28/07
bullet Notice of Public Hearing - Animal Services Policy 05/31/07
bullet Vibrio vulnificus Information 07/20/07
Editorial - Beach Warnings 07/19/07
bullet County seeks to strip club of permit 06/17/07
bullet Waste causes fish kill in area creek06/14/06
bullet Parents urged to be cautious around creek 06/10/06
bullet Public Hearing on Food Safety Program's Proposed Policy/Order 06/07/06
bullet Food Service Operators to be Recognized 03/28/06
bullet Woman may face lien because of lawn 03/18/06
bullet Lake's Pollution to be Topic of Study 04/17/06
County to begin monitoring Lake Madeline 03/06/06
Health District Assesses Lake Madeline
02/06/06
bullet Something Dangerous is in the air 01/11/06
bullet Calling Mental Health Partners 01/05/06
bullet Solutions sought to peninsula sewer issues 12/18/05
bullet Health District Assisting Katrina Evacuees 09/06/05
bullet Volunteers to help clean up beaches 06/29/05
bullet National Cover the Uninsured Week 04/29/05
bullet Health District Volunteers Recognized 04/15/05
bullet Food Service Operators Recognized 04/07/05
bullet 2004 Accomplishments and Future Plans 04/05/05
bullet Blast Rips Texas City 03/24/05
bullet BP says nothing hazardous detected in air today 03/24/05
bullet Health District Observes World TB Day 03/23/05
bullet WIC Recognizes National Nutrition Month 03/17/05
bullet Faulty freezer raises stink near taxidermist 01/25/05
bullet Volunteers Can Help During Disasters 01/19/05
bullet Ship Death Due to Malaria - 09/10/04
bullet Laws Protect Local Public Health - 09/08/04
bullet Diabetes Self Management Emphasized During Health Center Week - 08/06/04
bullet Health District Proposes Policy Changes for On-Site Sewage Facilities - 07/22/04
bullet Notice of Public Hearing - On-Site Sewage Facilities Proposed changes draft) 07/01/04
bullet 4C's Nurse-line Pilot Program begins - 06/22/04
bullet Good clean eats honored - 04/07/04
bullet Health District Observes National Public Health Week - 03/31/04
bullet Health District Announces New 4C's Clinic Directors - 03/26/04
bullet Area women especially lack health care - 02/01/04
bullet Good Habits for a Healthy Life - 01/16/04
bullet Hand washing - For Your Health And Others - 11/22/03
bullet Local Air Monitoring Inadequate - 11/02/03
bullet Facts about Ozone 07/03
bullet Drowning is Preventable - 06/02/03
bullet World Asthma Day - 05/06/03
bullet Health District Receives Proclamation 04/07/03
bullet Legislative Proposals - Impacting Public Health and Healthcare 03/20/03
bullet Health District Employee Recognized as a Public Health Nursing Trailblazer - 02/19/03
bullet What You Should Know About Meningococcal Meningitis 02/14/03
bullet Robert Wood Johnson Grant awards grant for Diabetes - 02/11/03
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Health Advisories
bullet Health Officials Offer Suggestions for Staying Cool in Hot Weather 08/05/11
bullet Prevention tips for cold and flu season 03/09/09
bullet Meningitis Awareness 02/17/09
bullet Salmonella outbreak strain found in jalapenos 07/23/08
bullet Fish consumption advisory issued 07/08/08
bullet High bacteria levels prompt warning signs 05/25/08
bullet Health Advisory Issued for Barber Middle School
bullet Boil Water Advisory Lifted 09/29/05
bullet Boil Water Advisory 09/27/05
bullet Staying Cool in Hot Weather - 05/24/05
bullet Boliver Boil Water Notice - 07/30/04
bullet Suggestions for Staying Healthy in Hot Weather - 07/12/04
bullet Update - No Swimming Advisory Lifted - 06/29/04
Update - No Swimming Advisory - 06/28/04
No Swimming - 06/25/04
bullet Health District Reports Cause of Conference Illness 03/17/04
bullet Conference Attendees Report Illness 03/01/04
bullet Dust from Sahara Desert Approaches Galveston County - 07/17/03
bullet Galveston County Health District Issues Heat Precautions 06/03
bullet Smoke from Mexico Approaches Galveston County 05/06/03
bullet Guidance on Screening Children for Elevated Blood Lead 02/06/03
bullet Community Associated MRSA 02/03
bullet SARS 02/14/03
HIV/AIDS
bullet HIV/AIDS Disparities Focus of Upcoming Awareness Day 01/26/11
bullet Health District offers rapid HIV testing 04/03/08
bullet HIV/AIDS administration moves to Houston 06/12/06
bullet Experts: Prevention key to stopping HIV 06/10/06
bullet 25 years later, AIDS still a concern 05/21/06
bullet CDC to recommend HIV test for most Americans 05/21/06
bullet AIDS hurting African-American community 02/07/05
bullet HIV Forum 01/26/04
Hurricane Ike
bullet Think about your health in hurricane season 05/26/10
bullet Study - Ike did not leave Toxic Sludge 01/24/09
bullet Good news and precautions concerning hurricane sediment 01/22/09
bullet DSHS teamed with local agencies to identify most important health need after Ike 10/24/08
bullet Tetanus is a debris hazard 10/03/08
bullet Ike services update (Update - Health District services returning to normal ) 10/01/08
bullet Limited care makes island a health risk 09/28/08
bullet Ike services update (Update - GCHD to Resume Normal Hours for Many Services) 09/26/08
bullet Ike services update (Update on High Island location) 09/25/08
bullet Ike services update 09/25/08
bullet Residents stream into Ike-hit Galveston 09/24/08
bullet Ike services update 09/23/08
bullet City to hand out rules as islanders return 09/23/08
bullet Health district to provide Health & Safety Services 09/22/08
bullet Precautions for Galveston Residents Hoping to return to the Island this week 09/22/08
bullet GCHD Issues Health-Related Precautions Following Hurricane Ike 09/19/08
bullet Cedar Clinic (private) Opens 09/19/08
bullet Important HIV Information Following Ike 09/18/08
bullet Galveston Island Not Safe following Ike 09/18/08
bullet UTMB Clinics Open 09/18/08
bullet Visit to Bolivar following Ike 09/17/08
bullet WIC services resume in Galveston County following Ike 09/17/08
bullet Hurricane Ike Crisis 09/16/08
Hurricane Katrina
bullet Red Cross Directs Evacuees to Local Medical Facilities 09/08/05
bullet Health District Assisting Katrina Evacuees 09/06/05
bullet Katrina's victims have four legs, too 09/01/05
Immunization
diamondred Time for Back-to-School Immunizations 07/21/11
diamondred Health district plans immunization drive 08/02/10
diamondred Time for Back-to-School Immunizations 07/30/10
diamondred Remember immunizations during back-to-school rush 07/19/10
diamondred Make a point of vaccination shots 07/31/09
bullet Immunizations need to be updated as school nears 07/27/09
bullet Time for Back-to-School immunizations 07/24/09
bullet Immunization is a top priority 08/01/08
bullet Check your child's shot record 07/30/08
bullet Time for Back-to-School immunizations 07/29/08
bullet A shot in the arm for community 04/23/08
bullet Free immunizations offered by Health District 04/18/08
bullet HPV Flap Sparked Vaccine Interest 01/06/08
bullet Time for Back to School Immunizations 07/27/07
bullet Immunizations Encouraged 04/18/06
bullet Seeking volunteers/donations for April Immunization week 02/16/06
bullet Calling All Kids for Back to School Shots and Fun! 07/25/05
bullet Vaccine Safety - 06/24/05
bullet Free Shots Offered During National Immunization Week 04/20/05
bullet Calling All Kids for Back to School Shots and Fun! 07/20/04
bullet District Immunization Efforts Earn Award 04/19/04
bullet Free Shots Offered During Immunization Week 04/06/04
bullet Officials to begin immunization push 1/25/04
bullet Don't forget the immunizations! 08/01/03
bullet Kids Health Fest Promotes Back To School Immunizations 07/23/03
bullet Locals get smallpox inoculations 03/09/03
bullet Report to Commissioners' Court on Public Health Preparedness and smallpox readiness 02/24/03
MRSA
bullet Antibiotic-resistant infection raises concern Daily News 10/28/04
bullet Officials fight spread of staph infections 12/08/03
bullet Community-Associated MRSA - 10/29/03
Mammograms
bullet Mammograms Available 09/91/11
bullet Mammograms Available 05/11/11
bullet Mammograms available 10/17/08
bullet Mammograms available 07/22/08
bullet Mammograms available 06/26/08
bullet Mammograms available 04/02/08
bullet Mammograms available 02/12/08
bullet Mammograms available 04/19/07
bullet Mammograms available 03/27/06
bullet Mammograms available 02/24/06
bullet Mammograms available 02/01/06
bullet Mammograms available 01/03/06
Public Health Preparedness
bullet Schools asked to help in emergencies 1/23/04
bullet Report to Commissioners' Court on Public Health Preparedness and smallpox readiness 02/24/03
Seniors
bullet Health District Plans Senior Services Summit 10/14/05
bullet Flu Update - New Locations for High Risk Vaccinations 10/21/04
bullet District Employees Recognized for Service to Seniors - 07/29/04
bullet United Way Funds Senior Volunteers - 06/10/04
bullet Senior Health Coordinator Hired 06/04/03
bullet Now Is The Time For Flu Shot! 09/24/03
West Nile Virus
bullet Protection urged against West Nile virus 06/16/09
bullet DSHS Issues Mosquito Precautions 09/24/07
bullet Protection urged against West Nile Virus 06/22/07
bullet Health District urges Protection against West Nile Virus 05/20/05
bullet West Nile Virus Identified In North Galveston County 10/15/04
bullet Update - Second Identification of West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes - 07/29/04
bullet West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Galveston 07/26/04
bullet GCHD Officials Urge use of Insect Repellant to Protect Against West Nile Virus 04/27/04
bullet First Human Galveston County West Nile Case Confirmed 09/09/03
bullet West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Port Bolivar 08/28/03
bullet No equine West Nile virus cases reported yet 07/10/03
bullet County Health Officials Monitor Presence of West Nile Virus 05/06/03

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