Researchers examine a pivotal opportunity in detecting and preventing early-onset colorectal cancer.
MAGIC (Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms) aims to help schools better integrate physical activity throughout the school day to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors that can often start early in life.
The Center for Health Equity (CHE) in collaboration The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has been awarded $74,970 to evaluate the impact of the Brighter Bites program.
The Graduate Archer Fellowship Program offers outstanding graduate students from across the University of Texas System a unique opportunity to live, learn, and work in Washington, DC.
July 23, 2024
Recent research reveals the dangerous lack of information available regarding exposure to extreme heat for pregnant women. Vulnerable populations are more likely to suffer from exposure to high temperatures, including expecting mothers.
July 18, 2024
Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, associate professor of management, policy, and community health at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of triathlon and all related multisports, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization.
July 15, 2024
July 9, 2024
Associate Professor of Management, Policy & Community Health, Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of Triathlon and all related multisport, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization.
July 8, 2024
In May 2024, Erika Koelpin completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and completed her practicum with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE).
July 8, 2024
Shay Olaifa, a sophomore at Rice University, is majoring in political science with a minor in politics, law, and social thought. She discovered UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE) through the inaugural Community Health Practicum hosted by Rice University School of Social Sciences Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program.
July 1, 2024
Four UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students were selected as 2024 Archer Fellows: Amber Barrow, Stephany Bauer, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Lawrence Robinson. While still early in their fellowship, we connected with each UTHealth Houston School of Public Health fellow to learn what they look forward to during their time in DC and are eager to hearing more about their experiences with the Archer Fellowship.
June 25, 2024
Growing up in a small town in Minnesota with a severe lack of sex education, Robyn Stassen couldn't have known that one day she would be teaching at a large university in a big Texas city and publishing research on pregnancy and heat-related illnesses.
June 13, 2024
Cardiovascular health behaviors and overall cardiovascular health were directly associated with adolescent brain development and cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research published recently in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity.
June 10, 2024
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual UT PRIDE Survey, which was initially designed by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers to assess tobacco use and nicotine addiction among LGBTQ+ identified individuals.
