Hidalgo County Health & Human Services

04/17/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Texas Health Commissioner, on her appointment as deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Since 2017, she has served the State of Texas through multiple public health responses with dedication and leadership. We are grateful for her service and know she will continue to make a meaningful impact at the national level.

04/17/2026

Healthy communities start with healthy children. 💙

Join us on April 25 for our National Infant Immunization Day Celebration and take advantage of free immunizations, community resources, and more.

Together, we can protect and support the health of our youngest residents.

04/17/2026

This week, we celebrated our Animal Control Officers in recognition of National Animal Control Officer Week. We were proud to come together as a department and recognize them for the work they do every day to help keep our residents and animals safe.

It’s not an easy job, but they show up and get it done. We’re proud to have them on our team!

04/17/2026

🚨 CITIZEN NOTICE 🚨
🦟 Mosquito Spraying Alert! 🦟
The Peñitas Health & Code Enforcement Department will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight (Thursday, April 16, 2026) after 8:00 PM to help keep our community safe! 🌿✨
If you have any questions, please contact Peñitas City Hall at 📞 (956) 581-3345.

04/16/2026

Esta semana es la Semana de Concientización sobre las ITS, y queremos crear conciencia sobre el aumento de casos de sífilis congénita en el Valle del Río Grande. La sífilis congénita ocurre cuando una persona embarazada transmite la sífilis a su bebé, lo que puede causar graves complicaciones de salud, pero se puede prevenir con pruebas y tratamiento oportunos.

Obtenga más información aquí: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti-awareness-month/

04/16/2026

Putting off lab work because of the cost? You’re not alone—but taking care of your health shouldn’t have to wait.

Routine lab tests help detect issues early and monitor conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. The Hidalgo County Public Health Laboratory offers affordable testing and wellness screenings starting at just $10.

📞 Call 956-292-7765 to schedule an appointment or walk in at your convenience.
🔗 Learn more at hchd.org/laboratory

04/15/2026

This week is STI Awareness Week, and we’re raising awareness about the rise in congenital syphilis cases in the RGV. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person passes syphilis to their baby, which can lead to serious health complications—but it is preventable with early testing and treatment.

Learn more and take action: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti-awareness-month/

04/15/2026

¡Abril es el mes de la Concientización sobre el Estrés!
La vida puede ponerse difícil y el estrés tiende a acumularse rápido. Toma unos minutos para ti e intenta:
Respirar profundamente
Mantenerte organizado para reducir el estrés posteriormente
Procura hacer algo de ejercicio, incluso una pequeña caminata cuenta
Sal al aire libre para despejarte y calmar tu mente
Empieza pequeño y ve a tu propio ritmo. ¿Cuál de estos intentaras el día de hoy?

04/14/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month!
Life gets busy and stress can build up quickly. Take a few minutes for yourself and try:
Deep breathing or a quick stretch
Staying organized to reduce stress later
Getting some movement in, even a short walk
Stepping outside to reset
Start small and go at your own pace. What will you try today?

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Immunization Summit! We are grateful for the incredible speakers who shared their knowledge and for all attendees committed to strengthening immunization efforts in our community. We hope you take what you’ve learned back to your workplace and continue making a positive impact on patient care. 💙

04/13/2026

Calling all families! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Bring your little ones to our National Infant Immunization Day Celebration for a morning focused on health and wellness.
Free flu vaccines, helpful resources, snacks, and food distribution will be available. We’re here to support your family every step of the way!

04/13/2026

Si te perdiste la capacitación sobre Narcan con nuestro colaborador Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, consulta este segmento de noticias para un breve resumen.

Los residentes de Texas pueden solicitar Narcan gratis completando este formulario: https://redcap.uthscsa.edu/REDCap/surveys/?s=7MWYPFNF8YH4XFXK

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