Ector County Health Department

09/26/2025

Raising awareness about the New World Screwworm (NWS)

09/19/2025

09/16/2025

Every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness.

Common symptoms include upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. If you have these symptoms, it's important to see a doctor.

Stay safe this National Food Safety Education Month.

Learn more on how to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness.

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09/15/2025

With an increase in social gatherings, we would like to share some information about Bordetella Pertussis.

Information provided by the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/index.html

09/15/2025

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa presented and honored Abel Quintela at the Ector County Library this morning! With a lovely presentation.

09/15/2025

09/11/2025

Odessa Emergency Preparedness Fair

The 2025 Emergency Preparedness Fair will be on Saturday, September 13th from 10am-2pm at the Ector County Coliseum (Barn A), located at 4201 Andrews Highway. This free community/family event better prepares you for all types of emergencies.

OFR will teach Stop the Bleed classes and OPD will teach Women’s Self-Defense classes and two C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event) Trainings: 10am-12pm & 12pm-2pm. Odessa Fire Rescue, Dispatch, OPD Crime Scene Unit, and Odessa Animal Control will be on hand with helpful resources.

Other agencies include the Red Cross, 2-1-1, the Ector County Health Department, the Ector County Sheriff's Office, the National Weather Service, Basin Lighthouse, PermiaCare, Oceans Behavioral Hospital, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and the Crisis Center of West Texas.

Odessa Animal Services will also hold an Adoption Clinic which will be $27 (Cash Only). This includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies Vaccine, Microchip, Flea & Tick Prevention, Parvo, Distemper & Giardia testing, and all other vaccines the animal has received since being at the Odessa Animal Shelter.

09/09/2025

Thank you Devonta McClain for showing appreciation to the Ector County Health Department and bringing us breakfast from your favorite bakery. It was a rare treat and we felt very spoiled.

08/29/2025

Feliz Dia Laboral!
Estaremos cerrados el dia Lunes 1ro de Septiembre, regresaremos a horario normal el 2 de Septiembre. Gracias, y cuidense.

08/29/2025

Happy Labor Day!
Closed Monday Sept. 1st for Labor Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday Sept. 2nd. Thank you and stay safe.

08/29/2025

Happy to serve our community! 🩵 Jesus House Odessa