SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to authorize the health department to give the remaining employee flu shots for eligible members of the public at its Oct. 15 meeting. This comes after the Hays County Health Department offered employee flu shots during the week of S...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department released the 2024 Hays County Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory designed to help community partners, organizations and residents easily access the support services they need. This new guide offers information on a wide range of resources, includ...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department hosted the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for a presentation of its services and work on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The visit included the HCHD showcasing what the team has been doing through a Health Equity & Co...

SAN MARCOS – A laboratory-confirmed positive human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Hays County, which is the first one reported for the 2024 season, according to the Hays County Health Department (HCHD). The patient is a resident of the 78610 ZIP code and was diagnosed with West N...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) invites residents to the second annual Summer Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at its facility, located at 101 Thermon Drive in San Marcos. The fair will feature free health services, including free vaccinations for eligible ...

HAYS COUNTY — Since moving into a new building last year, the Hays County Health Department has been working to expand the resources and services it provides to the community. At its Jan. 30 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a behavioral health coordinator positio...

SAN MARCOS  – The Hays County Health Department opened its Immunization Clinic on Jan. 16 and will offer vaccinations to eligible individuals under the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs. “This will be our first-time offering vaccinations through the department in...

HAYS COUNTY— The Hays County Commissioners Court was presented with the possibility of a community needs assessment by the Central Texas Food Bank at its Dec. 5 meeting. Since May of this year, the Hays County Health Department has been working with Central Texas Food Bank to address the food insecu...

Matthew Gonzales, manager of the health department in Hays County, center, stands with his fellow coworkers. The Hays County Local Health Department has changed its name to the Hays County Health Department. “We’re simplifying our name, but our commitment to delivering exceptional care remains uncha...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — While the Hays County portal has yet to reopen, many are left waiting for their turn to receive the vaccine. At this time, the Hays County Health Department (HCHD) is only receiving 1,950 doses of Pfizer per week despite its designation as a vaccine hub. COVID-19 vaccinati...