Welcome to Ask the Expert, a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the United States.
Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.
Harsha Gottimukkala, MD, MPH, a recent graduate of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Epidemiology MPH program, has built a path shaped by personal inspiration, meaningful mentorship, and a growing commitment to advancing population health.
The world's largest soccer tournament has arrived in Texas, bringing thousands of international fans together to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
May 1, 2026
For Jazzmyn Hollister, a second-year MPH student with the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, public health has always been rooted in a simple yet powerful idea: helping communities thrive.
May 1, 2026
Congratulation's to this year's recipients of the Teaching Awards
April 30, 2026
A new study from UTHealth Houston finds that timely follow-up care after hospital discharge can significantly reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission. yet many high-risk Medicare patients never receive follow-up care.
April 30, 2026
The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a new grant to Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health dean in San Antonio, to study the impact of a homeless court on residents in Bexar County who are experiencing homelessness.
April 29, 2026
The Fleming Center Case Competition, hosted by The Board and the George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management, returned this spring with a full day of high energy, sharp thinking, and collaborative problem-solving at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
April 29, 2026
Students across UTHealth Houston are counting down to commencement, preparing to step into the next chapter of their careers. For Alexa Emmons, the milestone marks the culmination of a journey driven by a passion for nutrition, a commitment to underserved communities, and a desire to make a lasting impact beyond the four walls of a traditional clinic.
April 24, 2026
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health honored the legacy of its founding dean on April 23 during the Reuel A. Stallones Memorial Endowed Lecture and Building Commemoration, bringing together faculty, students, alumni, staff, and members of the Stallones family to reflect on his lasting impact.
April 22, 2026
A distinguished career dedicated to improving the health and safety of workers around the world has earned national recognition for one of UTHealth Houston’s own.
April 20, 2026
In its near sixty-year history, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has never been represented by a single idea, space, or building.
April 17, 2026
Researchers at UTHealth Houston were awarded an 18-month, $1.3 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform to improve care amongst older adults.
