Eduardo “Eddie” Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer and the Public Health Team lead the public health efforts for Hidalgo Co. to promote and protect optimal public health and environmental quality across Hidalgo County through people, prevention and partnerships.
Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care have been joined by current concerns: bioterrorism, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness. And each calls for short and long-term solutions that lie well outside traditional public health boundaries. HCHHS is dedicated to providing essential public health services to empower the residents of Hidalgo County in order to improve their health status and achieve their future health goals.
We are committed to forging new relationships and collaborating with stakeholders throughout our county, region, state, and federal government. Our partners include: emergency management, first responders, medical service providers, Universities, County departments, City agencies, community-based organizations, schools, civic groups, and other stakeholders to address the myriad of health and safety issues impacting our population.