Harris Health System

Harris County Hospital District in Houston, Texas announces its largest single, private donation—a gift of $15 million from The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation to the public healthcare sytem through the Harris County Hospital District Foundation.

Hearing loss is more common with age, but people are unwittingly destroying their hearing prematurely by exposing themselves to loud music and sounds.

The Harris County Hospital District is the first healthcare system in Houston, Texas, the largest in the state, to use a new biometric palm scanner that uses infrared technology to aid in the confirmation and verification of a patient's identity.

Some parents and caregivers pre-chew their table food and then feed it to their baby. These situations are fraught with serious health implications for children.

Did your resolution to lose weight end weeks ago? If so, the Harris County Hospital District makes a case for retrying to lose extra pounds--knee osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint.

Experts at the Harris County Hospital District warn about the negative side effects of spring break crash dieting and quick weight loss gimmicks.

The Harris County Hospital District wants you to carefully consider the consequences of consuming alcohol and know your limits for upcoming events like the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, the NCAA’s March Madness.

This rodeo season, the Harris County Hospital District wants to help you stay in shape. Learn about the calorie counts for traditional foods like foot-long hot dogs, funnel cakes and giant turkey legs, and you'll navigate these tempting pitfalls.

Learn tips from the Harris County Hospital District about buying Western boots for a proper fit. With knowledge of foot type, size and break-in period, you'll avoid painful foot problems and keep your feet happy.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” at least that’s what the classic holiday song says. While the holidays are supposed to be a time of good cheer, for some–especially seniors–the holidays can bring on the holiday blues.