In celebration of September as National Healthy Aging and Wellness Awareness month, Cameron County Public Health, in collaboration with the City of Combes, proudly hosted their Second Annual Healthy Aging Read More
Day: October 3, 2024
How Heavy Rains Increase Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of heavy rains, our community faces a growing risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquitoes thrive in standing water left behind by rain, creating more breeding grounds in puddles, Read More
Celebrating Achievement: Raquel Castillo and Stephanie Martinez Earn CIC Certification
We are thrilled to recognize two of our epidemiologists, Raquel Castillo and Stephanie Martinez, who have successfully passed their Certification in Infection Control (CIC) exam, thanks to the NACCHO CIC Read More
Flu Season is Here – Protect Yourself at Our County Clinics!
As temperatures begin to drop and fall festivities get underway, so does flu season. The flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that can lead to Read More
Employee Spotlight – Alma S. Garcia, Billing Specialist
Alma has been with our department for 45 years and currently is the Cameron County Public Health employee with most tenure. Alma has served in several roles throughout her tenure Read More