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Alumna Carves Path in Cancer Prevention and Control

Alumna Melissa Lopez Varon, PhD, MS, has built her career at the intersection of cancer prevention and global health. Her path into public health began when she recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary teams to work beyond traditional clinical expertise.

Aladekomo Selected as 2025-2026 'This is Public Health' Ambassador

Aladekomo Selected as 2025-2026 'This is Public Health' Ambassador

Second-year PhD student Oluwafunto Adepeju Aladekomo has been selected as a 2025-2026 This is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassador.  

CHPPR’s SEMM-DIA Project Advances Cancer Prevention Through Community-Driven Innovation

CHPPR’s SEMM-DIA Project Advances Cancer Prevention Through Community-Driven Innovation

Over the past 5 years, the Salud en Mis Manos-Dissemination and Implementation Assistance (SEMM-DIA) program at the UTHealth Houston Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research (CHPPR) has examined how evidence-based interventions are implemented by clinics serving underserved communities.

UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health hosted a kickoff event to celebrate the launch of a $5 million, multi-year initiative focused on reducing cancer risks and health impacts of environmental exposures for firefighters.

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship moves to School of Public Health

Group of students holding the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship sign posing for a photo.

January 8, 2024

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health have partnered to unite aspirations to train the next generation of public health leaders. As the new host of the program, the School of Public Health joins the fellowship's mission to prepare students to empower vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities.  



The Health Equity Collective celebrates 5 years of collective impact

The Health Equity Collective pictured at their 5-year anniversary in-person quarterly meeting.

January 3, 2024

The Health Equity Collective is a core infrastructure initiative of the UTHealth Houston Center for Health Equity. Using a collective impact approach, the HEC gathers stakeholders from 200+ organizations across sectors (e.g., government, payers, CBOs, healthcare, corporate) with the mission of establishing an impactful, collective, sustainable, data-driven system to promote health equity by addressing social determinants of health needs among Greater Houston residents.


Sharma, McPherson, John, and Guerrero presented at Healthier Texas Summit

Shreela Sharma, PhD, speaks during Q&A Session.

January 3, 2024

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, Heidi Hagen McPherson, MPH, Jemima John, PhD, MPH, and Rosalia Guerrero, MBA, CHWI, presented at the Healthier Texas Summit in Austin, TX, October 5-6. This annual conference features keynote speakers, break-out sessions, and Q&A panels with over 700 healthcare professionals, leaders, and innovators present.


Military matters: Retired colonel seeks to help veterans facing homelessness

Military matters: Retired colonel seeks to help veterans facing homelessness

January 2, 2024

After decades of military and civil service, A. David Mangelsdorff, PhD, MPH ’82, lives by a set of strongly held principles, believing we should help others be the best they can be and never leave anyone behind. These convictions inspired his support of veterans facing homelessness through research and outreach programs at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.



Mena appointed Chair, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

Kristina Mena, PhD, to the position of Chair for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

December 7, 2023

With great delight, we announce the naming of Kristina Mena, PhD, to the position of Chair for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. Mena has played an integral part in the school for many years, serving as Professor and Program Head of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences and Regional Dean of the El Paso school location.


Get to know the team: Anne Marie

Anne Marie Thompson, MPH, CHES, CLC joined the Center for Health Equity (CHE) in October 2023 as Senior Project Manager.

December 4, 2023

Anne Marie Thompson, MPH, CHES, CLC joined the Center for Health Equity (CHE) in October 2023 as Senior Project Manager.



Humana Foundation awards $249,963 to Produce Prescription Program

Humana Foundation awards $249,963 to Produce Prescription to improve Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes among At-risk Children and Their Families

December 4, 2023

The Humana Foundation awarded $249,963 to a current study, Produce Prescription to Improve Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes among At-risk Children and Their Families, led by the Center for Health Equity and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, Shreela Sharma, PhD, Ru-Che (Lindi) Chuang, DrPH, and Sandra McKay, MD.



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