Reducing Chronic Disease in Harris County 2026

Join Harris County Public Health for an engaging symposium exploring chronic disease trends in Harris County and the programs helping improve community health. Chronic diseases are long-lasting conditions that typically develop over time and continue for a long period, often throughout a person’s life. These conditions can vary in severity and may require ongoing medical care. Managing chronic diseases often involves lifestyle changes, medication, regular monitoring, and potentially specialized treatments to control symptoms and prevent complications. Attendees will learn more about what Harris County Public Health is doing and how they can help residents prevent and manage chronic disease. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Summarize the state of chronic diseases in Harris County, TX. 2. Define the chronic disease programming offered by Harris County Public Health. 3. Evaluate how they can implement the My Everyday Wellness Journal in their everyday work with community members.