Department of Health, Wellness & Animal Services

Come be a part of our B.R.I.G.H.T. Community cleanup happening this Friday, September 18th in District 3! 🦺 Register to volunteer today 👇

Back-to-school season is here! Don’t forget to protect your child with their annual flu vaccine. Let’s keep our students healthy and ready to learn all year long! 💉 For more information on influenza, visit: vist.ly/5eanw #btx #backtoschool #flu #rgv

Brownsville, we want to hear from YOU! 🫵 Blue Zones has sent Gallup surveys to random households in the area. If you received a survey, please take a moment to fill it out. Your feedback will help us build a healthier Brownsville! [email protected]

Our vector control team will continue to spray for mosquitoes tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10th, and Thursday, June 11th. For more updates, follow along: cobmis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/…

What is New World Screwworm, and how can it affect us? 🪰 Learn the signs, know what to do, and stay informed! For more information, visit: vist.ly/56yws

August may be ending, but high heat risks remain. Please remember to 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 look before you lock, and make these simple safety checks part of your daily routine to help keep your children and pets safe! ☀️ For more information, visit: vist.ly/44rnj

Major Heat Advisory Alert! 🚨 Take the following precautions when outdoors: 💧Drink plenty of water. 🕶️Seek shade. 😵‍💫Watch for any signs of dizziness or nausea. ☀️Stay informed about the heat index. 🚗Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles. #heatadvisory #btx #rgv

New and expecting parents! Join us to celebrate breastfeeding with experts who can share tips and answer your questions. Let’s support and encourage breastfeeding in Brownsville for the health of our babies and families. See you there! 🌸

We are excited to announce that our episode in honor of Men's Health Month is now available on Spotify! This special episode was created in collaboration with RGV DADS. vist.ly/3n7shpw For more information about @rgvdads , visit their website: vist.ly/3n7shpz

The following zones will be treated on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025. The zones scheduled for treatment are 20-35. Requests for re-treatment will be considered during the week of June 23, 2025. Please refer to the map linked below for the latest updates vist.ly/3n6idxb

Free community blood pressure screenings TOMORROW at City Plaza! 🩸 Swing by and learn about blood pressure readings and how to stay healthy! 📍City Plaza 1st Floor 1034 E Levee St. Brownsville, TX 78520 🕛 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Missed our workshop? Whether you're a vendor, business owner, or just interested in food safety, call us to hear essential insights to help you succeed! #CharroDays2025 #FoodSafety #BrownsvilleEvents

For more information, contact the Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services at (956) 542-3437.

February is American Heart Month, and wearing red is one way we can help raise awareness for women's greatest health threat. Who will you go red for? For more information, visit the American Heart Association's website at: vist.ly/3mubx9f

Larviciding treatments have been completed! In an attempt to prevent potential mosquito breeding, we ask that you remember the 4 D’s: -DRESS: Long sleeves and pants -DAWN/DUSK: Avoid mosquito active hours -DRAIN: No standing water -DOCTOR: Seek if sick after mosquito bite