Despite Fort Bend County’s reputation as one of Texas’ most prosperous regions, a comprehensive new health assessment reveals significant gaps in access to mental health services and to prenatal care, affecting thousands of residents across this rapidly growing, diverse community.
Epidemiology Associate Professor Theresa Ochoa, MD, a distinguished pediatrician and global health researcher, has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre de Léopold by His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium.
A nationally recognized leader in the field of biostatistics and data science, Samiran Ghosh PhD, steps into his new role as Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science
On July 2nd, Lukas Richards, MD, a resident physician from UTHealth Houston’s Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Residency program, presented on behalf of the Docside Clinic: Connecting Docs to Docks.
April 19, 2023
Research showed that children spent less time in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and more time under shade as the temperature increased. “Children are spending more time than ever indoors, they are missing out on the positive effects of nature on their physical and mental health.”
April 18, 2023
UTHealth Houston's All for Them vaccination project is finding new ways to connect with teens and young adults to spark interest in immunization clinics. At Goose Creek CISD, team members connect one-on-one with high school students to raise awareness about health topics, cancer awareness, and careers in public health.
April 17, 2023
The distinguished award recognizes the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s commitment to prioritizing both a healthy Texas population and a strong Texas economy through the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI). TEPHI, a new state agency house within UTHealth Houston, is a network of public health professionals and resources that ensure the state is at the forefront of pandemic readiness and response.
April 14, 2023
The George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management prepares students to meet the health needs of our communities while addressing the ever-changing facets of the health care system.
April 11, 2023
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health alumni and former president of the Alumni Association, Polly Sparks Turner, MPH, DrPH, passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 84.
April 11, 2023
The Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano Study is pilot testing a behavioral lifestyle intervention for Hispanic adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The project team has partnered with Legacy Community Health in Houston to deliver a culturally tailored intervention to a group of patients with NAFLD.
April 11, 2023
When dentistry and public health combine, they create a synergy that changes lives in underserved families and entire communities.
April 10, 2023
Established in 2006, the annual award honors the late Michael J. Jimenez, former vice president and chief human resources officer at UTHealth Houston. Recipients are nominated by coworkers, and there are categories for faculty, management/administrative and professional, and classified staff.
April 6, 2023
Each fellow can work with a public health mentor and partner with a local community agency to design a community service project that serves a vulnerable population. Through this project, fellows will gain hands-on experience to address the social determinants that affect where we work, live, and play.
April 6, 2023
Anabel Rodriguez was just 13 years old when she started working in agriculture, joining her siblings and parents in the grueling labor of harvesting produce every summer, in the heat, under the sun, muscles aching.
