Midland Health Services announced on March 31 that it will celebrate National Public Health Week with a series of community events from April 6 to April 10.
The initiative aims to highlight the role of public health and connect residents with available health services. The scheduled activities include a Community Partner & Stakeholder Roundtable, an educational Facebook Live session, a Know Your Numbers event, and an open house and health fair at the Health Department.
The week begins with the Community Partner & Stakeholder Roundtable on Tuesday, April 7 at the MLK Center. This meeting will gather local partners to review public health trends and discuss collaboration opportunities. On Wednesday, April 8, a Facebook Live event titled ‘Public Health 101’ will introduce viewers to the functions of public health and answer questions from the community. Thursday’s Know Your Numbers event provides free checks for basic health indicators such as blood pressure and diabetes at the Health Department location on West Illinois Avenue.
The celebration concludes Friday, April 10 with an open house and health fair at the Midland Health Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering residents information about department programs and services through program stations and partner booths.
The City of Midland emphasizes values such as excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusivity to promote unity within its community according to its official website. In addition to municipal operations like those managed by Midland Health Services, Midland maintains over 1,364 acres of parkland including parks, pools, sports complexes, and community centers according to city records.
Located in Texas’s Permian Basin region—a key area for global energy production—Midland operates under its home rule charter adopted in November 1940 according to city documents. The city continues efforts to deliver high-quality municipal services while fostering partnerships that enhance overall well-being according to strategic planning materials.