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Health Understanding Houston

WebWhy access to health care matters to Houston . The ability and ease with which we can access high-quality, affordable, and convenient health care is integral to physical, …

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Health Care Access Understanding Houston

WebWhy access to health care matters to Houston . The ability and ease with which we can access high-quality, affordable, and convenient health care is integral to physical, …

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THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF …

WebPeople without health insurance, or quality insurance, receive less preventative care and tend to have worse health outcomes than those with insurance.10 Texas has had the …

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Maternal & Child Health Understanding Houston

WebThe national maternal mortality rate jumped 37% between 2018 and 2020. One of the more troubling trends in health is the increasing number of women who die from pregnancy-related complications.The …

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COVID-19 Understanding Houston

WebAs of December 30, 2021, there have been over 814,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Houston’s three-county region. There have been 98,501 cases in Fort Bend, 641,760 in Harris, and 74,038 in Montgomery …

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Mental Health Understanding Houston

WebThe suicide rate in Houston’s three-county region has ticked up over the last two decades to 11.2 per 100,000 residents in 2017-20 from 10.3 in 2001-04. Houston …

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Fort Bend County Health and Human Services’ Journey toward a …

WebCommunity Health Priorities . FBCHHS used the Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit decision-making criteria for the identification and …

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Articles & Reports Understanding Houston

WebHealth. Understanding Houston articles offer analysis, perspective, and lived experience from a variety of authors including nonprofit leaders and researchers, among …

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It’s “Okay to Say™” that you or a loved one have a …

WebThe Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) is a leading policy and research organization that identifies effective mental health care solutions and partners with policy makers and communities to improve …

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COVID-19’s potential impact in Greater Houston, by the numbers

WebOlder adults. CDC researchers found that COVID-19 fatality rates increase with age, particularly for those over the age of 65. Death rates for Americans 85 years and older …

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The pandemic turns one: 6 ways COVID-19 has impacted Greater …

WebBetween the stresses listed above and myriad others including prolonged isolation and feelings of uncertainty, COVID-19 has had a severe impact on the mental health of …

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Children’s Mental Health in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

WebIndividuals who are experiencing distress due to COVID-19 can call 833-986-1919 at any hour of the day to speak with a mental health professional. Although the …

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Out and Proud for Science Understanding Houston

WebBetween 2010 and 2016, a steady increase in HIV prevalence was observed throughout Greater Houston’s three largest counties, with the three-county area …

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Key Insights from The Big Picture Montgomery County

WebAdding to healthcare challenges, Montgomery County has less mental healthcare availability than the state, and Texas ranks last across all states in access to …

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Key insights from our Mental Health Data Dive + Workshop

WebA local mental and behavioral health provider workforce shortage is exacerbating treatment challenges. Texas ranks last among states in mental health care …

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Understanding Houston

WebHouston State of Health. Funded by the City of Houston and Harris County, Houston State of Health offers local health data, resources, best practices, news articles and …

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Understanding Houston

WebHarris County saw the number of days above standard fall 64%, from 70 days in 2000 to 25 in 2018. Montgomery County saw a similar decrease of 77%, from 47 days …

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Exploring the Legacy of Redlining in Houston

WebRedlined communities on the east side of Houston overwhelmingly have lower average life expectancies than those on the west side. For example, the average …

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Key Insights from The Big Picture Fort Bend County

WebHeart Disease was the fifth most cited health issue by survey respondents and key informants. Housing Affordability. Housing in Fort Bend County is another area of …

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Houstonians’ Experiences with Hurricane Harvey and the COVID …

WebThe mental health impacts of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. Disasters in any form take a toll on our individual and collective health. The fear and worry of …

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