Ector County Health Department

Ector County Health Department The ECHD provides services for Immunizations, Food, Sanitation, Water Quality, and More!

The Ector County Health Department is responsible for the development, integration and coordination of communicable disease control activities, environmental and consumer health protection programs, and public health promotion in Ector County. These community health services include the containment of vaccine preventable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and food-borne illnesse

s. Food service sanitation, environmental enforcement, water quality, waste water control, vector control, and the investigation of sanitation complaints are environmental health services performed by Ector County Health Department personnel. The Water Quality Program is responsible for the following activities:
• Reviewing the design of on-site sewage systems (OSSFs)
• Inspecting new OSSFs
• Inspecting public and semi-public swimming pools annually
• Educating swimming pool operators by conducting “Pool School” annually
• Investigating complaints
• Checking properties with new electrical connections for proper septic systems
• Interpreting Water Well Samples for homeowners
• Educating homeowners

Join us this summer for Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics across Ector County! We offer all childhood vaccines through convenient o...
05/28/2026

Join us this summer for Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics across Ector County! We offer all childhood vaccines through convenient one-day community clinics to help keep your family protected and up to date.

Can’t make a pop-up clinic? Walk-in vaccine services are also available at the Health Department:

📍 221 N. Texas Ave., Odessa, TX 79761

Walk-In Clinic Hours:
• Monday: 8:00–11:00 AM & 1:00–3:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00–11:00 AM
• Wednesday: 1:00–3:00 PM
• Thursday: 1:00–3:00 PM

What to Bring:
📌 Ages 17 & under: Shot records + parent/guardian
📌 Ages 18 & over: Shot records

Eligibility Requirements:
• Ages 18 & under
• No insurance
• Medicaid
• Alaskan/Native American
• Underinsured*

*The Health Department does not accept insurance.

Register with ImmTrac2 for a safe and secure way to access and maintain vaccination records in Texas.

📣 Please keep an eye out for the annual Ector County Health Department Back-to-School Immunization Clinics in July — more information coming soon!

Join us for an informal town hall with State Representative Brooks Landgraf regarding the latest updates on HB 2844.📍 Do...
05/08/2026

Join us for an informal town hall with State Representative Brooks Landgraf regarding the latest updates on HB 2844.

📍 Downtown Grub Hub – Odessa
📅 Monday, May 11
🕚 11:00 A.M.

Community members, local food truck owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

EN ESPAÑOL:
Acompáñenos a una reunión comunitaria informal con el representante estatal Brooks Landgraf para conocer las últimas actualizaciones sobre la HB 2844.

📍 Downtown Grub Hub – Odessa
📅 Lunes, 11 de mayo
🕚 11:00 A.M.

Se invita a los miembros de la comunidad, propietarios locales de food trucks y partes interesadas a asistir.

HHSC is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healt...
05/07/2026

HHSC is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healthy living.

This week also promotes family-friendly events offering hands-on nutritional education in communities across the state.

Come visit us during vaccine clinics to learn more and have some fun!

💙 Happy National Nurses Day!💙 Today we celebrate the compassion, dedication, and hard work of nurses everywhere. Thank y...
05/06/2026

💙 Happy National Nurses Day!💙

Today we celebrate the compassion, dedication, and hard work of nurses everywhere. Thank you for the care you give and the difference you make in our community every day.

At the Ector County Health Department, we are proud to work alongside such amazing nurses who go above and beyond to serve and protect the health of our community.
We appreciate you!

🎉 Join us this week at our vaccine clinics for fun, family-friendly activities everyone can enjoy!🥕 In celebration of He...
05/05/2026

🎉 Join us this week at our vaccine clinics for fun, family-friendly activities everyone can enjoy!

🥕 In celebration of Healthy Texan Week (starting May 4), we’re also sharing simple ways to boost your meals with more fruits and veggies—because healthy can be delicious too!

👉 Get inspired and learn more: goodfoodgoodmove.org

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us in supporting our community at Hope for the Homeless 💙Our team will be there sharing information about the servi...
05/04/2026

Join us in supporting our community at Hope for the Homeless 💙

Our team will be there sharing information about the services we provide and connecting individuals and families to helpful resources.

📍 American Legion (2701 East 8th Street)
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This event will also include:
✨ Free hot home-cooked meal
✂️ Free haircuts
📦 Free food boxes from West Texas Food Bank
🤝 Multiple community agencies offering support and services

If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, we encourage you to attend. We’re here to help!

🎉 Join us for a FREE Día del Niño Celebration! 🎉Bring the whole family out for a fun filled day with food trucks, giveaw...
05/02/2026

🎉 Join us for a FREE Día del Niño Celebration! 🎉

Bring the whole family out for a fun filled day with food trucks, giveaways, pony rides, free haircuts, folklórico, and more!

We will be providing vaccines for those children who qualify.

📍 Floyd Gwin Park, Odessa TX
📅 May 2, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

Let’s celebrate our kids, our culture, and our community 💛

05/01/2026

FREE CHILDHOOD VACCINES | DÍA DEL NIÑO EVENT

Taking care of our kids has never been easier

Join us during our Día del Niño Celebration where the Ector County Health Department will be providing FREE vaccines for children and teens who qualify.

✔️ Available for individuals 18 years and younger
✔️ Safe, reliable, and completely FREE

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Floyd Gwin Park – Odessa, TX

This is more than a celebration…
it’s about protecting our children and building a healthier future for our community

Protect them
Keep them healthy
Stay up to date

Bring your family and take advantage of this amazing opportunity during a day full of fun, activities, and community spirit

05/01/2026

VACUNAS GRATIS PARA NIÑOS | DÍA DEL NIÑO

Cuidar la salud de nuestros hijos nunca había sido tan fácil

Durante nuestro evento del Día del Niño, el Ector County Health Department estará ofreciendo vacunas completamente GRATIS para niños y jóvenes que califiquen.

✔️ Disponible para menores de 18 años
✔️ Seguro, confiable y sin costo

📅 Sábado 2 de mayo, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Floyd Gwin Park – Odessa, TX

Este evento no solo es para celebrar…
también es para proteger la salud de nuestros niños y fortalecer nuestra comunidad

Protégelos
Mantenlos saludables
Mantén sus vacunas al día

Trae a tu familia y aprovecha esta gran oportunidad mientras disfrutan de un día lleno de diversión, actividades y convivencia

Address

221 N Texas Avenue
Odessa, TX
79761

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14324984141

Website

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