Houston Health Department Unveils Groundbreaking Dashboard to Combat Extreme Heat’s Toll on Health

Houston Health Department Unveils Groundbreaking Dashboard to Combat Extreme Heat’s Toll on Health

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 12, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — When the summer heat in Houston hits like a wall of fire, we know it’s more than just a sweaty inconvenience—it can be a serious health hazard. Now, thanks to the Houston Health Department (HHD), Houstonians have a powerful new ally in the fight against heat-related illness: the Houston Summer Surveillance Dashboard. Launched by HHD’s Data Sc…