Don't Let Supersized Super Bowl Snacks Ruin Your Waistline

The holidays are over, the New Year is here, and people across the country are trying to eat healthier despite temptations around every corner — including events like the Super Bowl, where fatty, salty, high-calorie foods are a staple during the annual tradition. But, you don’t have to let supersized snacks ruin your waistline. (more)

TJ Tijerina Joins HCHD Board of Managers

TJ Tijerina, a banking executive from Tomball, has been appointed to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Managers by the Harris County Commissioners Court. Tijerina was sworn into office on Jan. 26 and replaces outgoing member Mary C. Spinks. (more)

Registered Nurses Career Fair
Join us for HCHD’s Registered Nurses Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crowne Plaza – River Oaks, 2712 Southwest Fwy. There will be on-site interviews with hiring managers for several nursing positions. RSVP by e-mailing your resume to Cynthia_Trevino@hchd.tmc.edu or call 713-566-8580 for more information. (more)

HCHD Recruiting Summer Junior Volunteers

Attention high school students! Looking for ways to spend your summer? Consider volunteering at the Harris County Hospital District. HCHD's Volunteer and Guest Services Department is accepting applications for its Summer Junior Volunteer Program. The program is open to students who are entering the grades 9-12 and are 14 to 18 years of age. Deadline to apply is March 30. (more)

HCHD's School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging Accepting Applications
The Harris County Hospital District’s School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging is accepting applications for its programs of Diagnostic Medical Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. (more)

Troubleshooters Offering $3 Immunizations, $5 Flu Shots Throughout February
During February, the Harris County Hospital District’s Troubleshooters Program is offering $3 immunizations for children two months to 18 years of age and $5 flu shots for children six months to 18 years of age. (more)

HCHD Makes National Ranking of Most Wired

The Harris County Hospital District is one of only two healthcare systems in Houston, and one of only seven in Texas, recognized as a 2011 Most Wired winner by Hospitals & Health Networks, a publication of the American Hospital Association. (more)

Ben Taub Hospital Earns National Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
Ben Taub General Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the highest certification given to hospitals for their comprehensive stroke care program. (more)

HCHD Listed Among the Best Hospitals in Houston by U.S. News & World Report

The Harris County Hospital District is listed among the first-ever Best Hospitals in Houston by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking showcases two HCHD specialties — Diabetes and Endocrinology and Urology — as high performing. (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. 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 your mouth. To find your nearest testing site, click either English or Spanish.

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