WHAT: Harris Health will host a Health and Wellness Fair at Harris Health Settegast Health Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.(noon) WHERE: Settegast Health Center 9105 N. Wayside Drive Houston, Texas […]
Medical Profiles
Buzz Off, Mosquitoes! It’s National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division celebrates 60 years of protecting the community from mosquito-borne diseases HOUSTON – National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 15–21, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is joining health departments across the […]
Honoring Dr. Glenn Landon: A Legacy of Surgical Excellence and Clinical Leadership
On April 29, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic held a special dedication ceremony at the Spencer R. Berthelsen, M.D., Main Campus in honor of Glenn Landon, M.D., former associate medical director for Specialty Care, for his extraordinary contributions to surgical care, clinical leadership, […]
Fort Bend Campus Honored for Support of Field of Honor Project
Former U.S. Congressman Pete Olson presented Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Fort Bend Campus with a commemorative plaque and an American flag on May 12 in recognition of the Campus’ 2024 Field of Honor sponsorship. Kelsey-Seybold leadership and managing physicians accepted the […]
The Quiet Demand for Private Companionship Services in Houston
Houston has seen a steady shift in how people spend their free time and manage personal comfort. As the city continues to expand economically and socially, many residents seek services that offer privacy and personalization. From wellness treatments to exclusive […]
Harris Health Reaches First Round of Financing for Voter-approved Expansion
HOUSTON (June 2, 2025) — Harris Health and Harris County successfully closed on the first of three planned sales of voter authorized limited tax bonds. The proceeds from this $840 million sale are to be used to fund the continued construction of […]
Harris Health Hospitals Earn Magnet® Redesignation for Nursing Excellence
HOUSTON (June 2, 2025) — Harris Health is doubling its success—again. In 2021, both of its hospitals—Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) and Ben Taub—earned the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC). This year, both […]
Understanding the Link Between Toxic Baby Food Ingredients and Autism
When it comes to our children, we all want to make the best choices possible. From the moment they’re born, we think about what’s safest and healthiest for them. One of the biggest decisions we make is what kind of […]
Women In Katy Are Struggling—But These Rehab Options Are Changing Lives
Photo by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-woman-crouching-while-her-hands-are-on-her-head-5542968/ When a woman in Katy, Texas finds herself caught in the exhausting cycle of addiction, it can feel like the walls are closing in. Between family pressure, shame, and just not knowing where to […]
First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2025 Found in Harris County
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is Activating Evening Spray Operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]
