National Family Caregivers Month in November is a time to recognize the dedicated people across Texas and beyond who provide care to their loved ones.

People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October highlights the need to prevent violence and support survivors. It also brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced ...

Grantees must obey state laws that govern the reporting of suspected abuse and neglect of children, adults with disabilities or people 65 years or older.

Adoptive Homes: Background Check Notifications from Child Care Licensing (PDF) This document provides information regarding notifications of background check results, types of background checks ...

Greg Abbott announced that HHSC is continuing its successful multimedia “One Pill Kills” anti-fentanyl campaign through August 2025. Learn more.

Ombuds Day, observed the second Thursday in October each year, is an international celebration of those who work as public advocates and investigate citizen complaints or work within organizations to ...

The .gov means it’s official. State and federal government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. The site is secure. The ...

If your kidneys don’t function well, toxic waste and extra fluid accumulate in your body and may lead to high blood pressure, ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), sometimes called chronic kidney failure, means that kidneys are irreversibly damaged, and the ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), sometimes called chronic kidney failure, means that kidneys are irreversibly damaged, and the ...

There are many ways to help prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD). By managing risk factors and practicing healthy habits, you can minimize excessive damage to the kidneys and help avoid a major health ...