Harris Health

Harris Health Harris Health is a community-focused academic healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of Harris County Texas residents.

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harr

is Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health’s medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our page is actively managed Monday through Friday by members of Harris Health’s Communications Department. Off-hours posting and page management occur when staff time allows. We encourage you to participate and interact with us, sharing photos, comments, links and other content. Comments should be on topic and considerate of others who visit this site. We take our patients’ right to privacy very seriously. Please do not share any specific patient information unless you are talking about your own experience. Harris Health reserves the right to remove posts that violate Facebook’s terms of service, or are considered offensive or inappropriate. Our wall features curated health content. These shared links are meant to inform and entertain and do not represent official medical advice of Harris Health staff. For specific medical advice or questions related to your own healthcare, contact your personal physician or health care provider. If you have comments or suggestions, please message us or e-mail communications@harrishealth.org.

Volunteers give unselfishly, donating their time and expertise to patients. They have provided compassion and care for p...
04/23/2026

Volunteers give unselfishly, donating their time and expertise to patients. They have provided compassion and care for patients and their families since Jan. 1, 1966.

Currently, there are more than 400 active volunteers. In 2025, volunteers donated 31,000 hours valued as a nearly $1.1 million donation to Harris Health. Since 2012, volunteers have donated more than 670,000 hours. (Records prior to 2012 are unavailable.)

Harris Health is grateful to have such dedicated volunteers.

Happy ! A heartfelt thank you to our Harris Health volunteers for the care, kindness, and support you bring to our pati...
04/22/2026

Happy ! A heartfelt thank you to our Harris Health volunteers for the care, kindness, and support you bring to our patients and teams every day. We couldn’t do this without you!

04/22/2026

Construction on the new Harris Health John M. O’Quinn Hospital campus reached a milestone recently – 50% complete. The transformative addition to Harris Health is expected to open for patients in early 2029. Additionally, the campus includes a new central utility plant, a seven-level visitor parking garage and a two-acre working farm.

“This milestone is the result of an extraordinary team effort with our construction partners, engineers, trades and Harris Health staff working in lockstep every day to keep safety, quality and schedule at the forefront,” says Patrick Casey, senior vice president, Facilities Construction and Systems Engineering, Harris Health.

Construction on the new Harris Health John M. O’Quinn Hospital campus reached a milestone recently – 50% complete. The t...
04/21/2026

Construction on the new Harris Health John M. O’Quinn Hospital campus reached a milestone recently – 50% complete. The transformative addition to Harris Health is expected to open for patients in early 2029. Additionally, the campus includes a new central utility plant, a seven-level visitor parking garage and a two-acre working farm. https://bit.ly/3QR9Kj4

Missed visits are harder for everyone to get care. The good news is you have options. If you call or message us in MyHea...
04/21/2026

Missed visits are harder for everyone to get care. The good news is you have options. If you call or message us in MyHealth, we may be able to switch your visit to virtual. https://bit.ly/3lM6Mtg

Millions of older adults fall each year, leading to injuries and emergency room visits. Most of these falls happen at ho...
04/20/2026

Millions of older adults fall each year, leading to injuries and emergency room visits. Most of these falls happen at home and taking certain safety measures can prevent prevent many falls: https://bit.ly/4cwNguX

Today we’re bringing health, support and the community together 💙Come out to Harris Health Northwest Health Center's Hea...
04/18/2026

Today we’re bringing health, support and the community together 💙

Come out to Harris Health Northwest Health Center's Health & Wellness Fair this morning—free screenings, helpful resources and family-friendly activities all in one place. We’d love to see you!

🕘 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 1100 West 34th St., Houston, TX 77018

✅ Blood pressure & glucose checks
✅ HPV & HIV screenings
✅ Mammogram access*
✅ Pediatric immunizations**
✅ Financial assistance & counseling
✅ Community baby shower
✅ Food, games & giveaways
Walk-ins welcome for most services—come by before noon!
Appointments required for some screenings; limited availability.

Your health matters. We hope to see you today!

Hope to see you tomorrow at Harris Health Northwest Health Center's Health and Wellness Fair!Join us Saturday, April 18,...
04/17/2026

Hope to see you tomorrow at Harris Health Northwest Health Center's Health and Wellness Fair!

Join us Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-Noon
📍 1100 West 34th St., Houston, TX 77018

The fair will include:
Health screenings (blood pressure, glucose, HIV, HPV, and mammograms*)
Pediatric immunizations**
Financial assistance counseling (appointment required)
Community baby shower
Free food distribution (while supplies last)
Food, drinks, games and giveaways

See the flyer for full details, requirements, and scheduling information.
* Appointment needed for free HPV and mammogram screenings
** Immunizations available as noted on the flyer

Esmaeil Porsa, MD, president and CEO, Harris Health, moderated the panel at the Greater Houston Partnership’s Future of ...
04/16/2026

Esmaeil Porsa, MD, president and CEO, Harris Health, moderated the panel at the Greater Houston Partnership’s Future of Health Care event.

Porsa, along with Margaret Ford Fisher, EdD, Renu Khator, PhD and Andrew E. Moore, MD, discussed the importance of developing healthcare workers—both bedside clinicians and supporting staff such as radiology techs, phlebotomists, pharmacists and others—to ensure our healthcare system can take care of our growing and aging population.

Issues such as healthcare policies, the use of AI and funding were highlighted as we move forward to address access challenges and leveling up to appropriately care for the growing healthcare demands.

To address the need for crucial eye care, Harris Health use to employ a mobile eye care unit that traveled to five of Ha...
04/16/2026

To address the need for crucial eye care, Harris Health use to employ a mobile eye care unit that traveled to five of Harris Health’s health centers. The units were a joint effort with Baylor College of Medicine. Units accommodated complete eye examinations, minor surgical procedures, specimen refrigeration, sterilization and hospitalization referrals.

Today, Harris Health no longer uses a mobile eye unit because it offers eye care at several of its health centers.

Caitlin Fitzgerald, MD, associate medical director, Trauma Services, Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, speaks to Houston ...
04/15/2026

Caitlin Fitzgerald, MD, associate medical director, Trauma Services, Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, speaks to Houston City Council on the benefits of the SAFEWatch Dashboard on Firearm Injury, a cooperative that includes Harris Health.

Harris Health has completed the buildout of the Ben Taub Tower Outpatient Cardiology and Vascular Project, establishing ...
04/14/2026

Harris Health has completed the buildout of the Ben Taub Tower Outpatient Cardiology and Vascular Project, establishing a consolidated outpatient cardiovascular suite. By consolidating services into a single outpatient location, Harris Health aims to improve care coordination while enhancing the overall patient experience. The new cardiovascular suite reflects the system’s continued investment in infrastructure that supports high-quality, team-based care for the communities it serves.

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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