Beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2009, LBJ Hospital will start construction of their new Emergency Center. This construction will require the redirection of non-emergency ambulance traffic and the temporary closure of some of the ambulance docks. These changes will require ambulance crews to move their units from the remaining limited dock spaces to adjacent parking areas so that arriving ambulances will have space to unload their emergency patients. (more)

Holidays Pose Serious Problems for Compulsive Shoppers
With a bombardment of promotional sales and the colorful window displays, you can tell the holiday season is in full swing. But to some, the signs and window displays are a dangerous enticement, tempting them to buy for all the wrong reasons. And they do. Compulsive shoppers buy anything -- from 20 winter coats to expensive jewelry -- whether they need the item or not. Buying things is their drug of choice. (more)

HCHD's Troubleshooters Program Offering $3 Immunizations, $5 Seasonal Flu Shots
The Harris County Hospital District's Troubleshooters Program is offering $3 immunizations and $5 seasonal flu shots throughout November for children two months to 18 years of age. At this time, H1N1 influenza vaccines are not included. (more)

HIV/AIDS Individuals Urged to Not Take H1N1 Nasal Spray
Confirmed HIV/AIDS individuals and people who suspect they may be HIV-positive should not get the 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. The results of inhaling the live, but weakened, virus nasal spray by these individuals could have serious consequences, according to Dr. Gus Krucke, specialist, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, HIV Care, Thomas Street Health Center. (more)

A Clean Workplace Could Keep You Well this Flu Season
Flu season is here, and with the unknown impact of the H1N1 virus, it's crucial that employees practice good health habits at work. (more)

Know the Difference Between Colds, Flu and H1N1
With flu season upon us, and with the increasing number of H1N1 flu cases being reported, more people are making the trip to the doctor. So how can you tell if it's a cold, seasonal flu or H1N1? (more)

Arm Your Child with Flu Shots
With school back in session and flu season around the corner, it's wise to have your kids vaccinated against seasonal flu and, when available, the novel H1N1 flu. (more)

Health Fairs
To educate and encourage people to use the public health care system, the Harris County Hospital District provides promotional health care services in community settings including schools, churches, non-profit organizations, advocacy group events and a variety civic group locations. (more)

Free HIV Testing
Testing is confidential and anonymous. You must be 13 years or older. It's quick and requires no blood. Instead, the Harris County Hospital District uses a swab sample collected from inside one's mouth. To find your nearest testing site, click either English or Spanish.

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