Improving maternal infant health, health disparities & public health in Harris County, Texas

Harris County Public Health is on a mission to improve community health, remove health disparities, and achieve optimal health for all. Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director of Harris County Public Health, discusses the progress they are making in these areas, as outlined in their annual report. One area in which they are focused is maternal and child health, as Harris County has high rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city. Hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Díaz Schurman bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood. Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7. SUBSCRIBE for more local news and information from Houston Public Media:    / @houstonpublicmedia   ---------- FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / hellohouston.show   Instagram:   / houstonpubmedia   Facebook:   / houstonpublicmedia   X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia ---------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello, Houston! newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/he... Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/do... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Making strides in goals of five-year plan 01:14 Maternal & child health 02:45 What did we learn from COVID-19 regarding public health? 04:12 Mpox 05:13 Published 8 different health reports 06:25 Areas of persistent inequalities 08:00 Food safety inspections by Environmental Public Health Division 08:56 Mosquito control 09:19 Funding for Harris County Public Health 10:38 Measles outbreak & vaccination rate