Public Health

Houston’s poorest neighborhoods are still drowning in illegally dumped trash — even after federal intervention

Houston mothers and children face high rates of food insecurity. We’re working on a plan to help.

Three local nonprofits and area mothers are joining to develop plans for curbing food-access issues for families, with some early lessons already gleaned.

Abandoned properties are making Houston hotter. Could these changes turn down the heat?

How Food Insecurity Intersects With Health in Houston and Harris County

Families experiencing food insecurity are more than twice as likely to report poor or fair physical health compared with those who are food secure.

A key federal report on food insecurity is ending. How local data can fill the gap.

Congress’ debate over ‘Obamacare’ subsidies stands to impact 1 million Houstonians

For more than 1 million Houstonians benefiting from Affordable Care Act subsidies, the argument in Washington over continuing the support hits close to home.

In Houston’s Settegast neighborhood, residents take charge on solving health, housing issues

Local volunteers in Settegast, home to roughly 4,400 people, are taking it upon themselves to carry out a detailed community action plan.

YMCA CEO: We’re working to tackle loneliness — and want more Houston leaders to join us

With data to guide us and dialogue to unite us, Houston can become a city known not just for its diversity and growth, but for its connectedness.

Texas’ urban counties invest billions in medical safety nets. Their suburban neighbors don’t.

Fort Bend County and other suburban communities haven't adopted hospital districts, leaving many residents with few options for affordable health care.

In Harris County’s most food-insecure area, a nonprofit leader offers a recipe for tackling hunger

When northern Harris County residents ask Northwest Assistance Ministries for help with their basic needs, one request emerges the most: food.

Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.

Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment

This report describes the current state of health and other community needs in Fort Bend County.

How researching with mothers — not just about them — can produce better solutions

Houston faces significant maternal health challenges, but the best solutions often come from the people dealing with them every day.

Paths [Senderos]

This project aims to adapt the existing Paths [Senderos] program to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities cope with grief.

Paths to Wellness

The Path to Wellness initiative is focused on improving maternal health outcomes in the Greater Houston area.