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McCurdy Receives ASPPH Practice Excellence Award

McCurdy Receives ASPPH Practice Excellence Award

Professor Sheryl McCurdy, PhD, MA, at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, was honored with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Practice Excellence Award at this year’s ASPPH Annual Meeting.

Community Health Needs & Asset Assessment in Partnership with Haitian Residents of Harris County

Community Health Needs & Asset Assessment in Partnership with Haitian Residents of Harris County

CHPPR researchers are partnering with members of Houston's Haitian community to lead a community assessment study to assess current health needs, community assets, and opportunities for community health improvement.

MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

Match Day signifies a poignant moment for fourth-year medical students seeking their next venture in their education and training. Fifty-seven Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) students at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health across Texas will combine medicine and public health in their next phase of medical training. 

New Culinary Medicine Program Aims to Improve Health of Patients At-risk for Diabetes and Obesity-related Cancers

New Culinary Medicine Program Aims to Improve Health of Patients At-risk for Diabetes and Obesity-related Cancers

This virtual, dietician-led program teaches basic cooking skills and techniques in order to improve diet and cooking behaviors and lower weight and blood sugar levels.

Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Casserly, PhD, CIH

Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Casserly, PhD, CIH

January 24, 2025

Dennis Casserly, PhD, (MS ’76 and PhD ‘79), is the 2024 William D. Wagner Award recipient. Established in 2003 by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, the annual award is presented to a person in the field of national and international worker health and safety who is an outstanding example of commitment and dedication to creating and disseminating occupational exposure values.



UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight, but not birth defects

Caitlin Murphy, PhD, MPH (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

January 14, 2025

Male adolescents and young adults with cancer have a slightly elevated risk of having preterm birth and children with low birth weight, but no increased risk of birth defects in their offspring, according to research by UTHealth Houston. The population-based study was recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.






Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Ralph and Susan Hawkins

January 6, 2025

Ralph and Susan Hawkins understand how overwhelming the world’s challenges can feel. That's why they chose to focus their philanthropy, dedicating themselves to supporting children and students in health, education, and financial stability.

What began as small annual donations after their college graduation has flourished into a lifetime commitment. Now, through an estate plan with the School of Public Health, they are set to make a lasting impact on pediatric health for generations to come.



2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

Photo collage by UTHealth Houston

December 16, 2024

Over the past year, UTHealth Houston achieved significant milestones in innovation, research, community health, and education, reinforcing its position as a leader in both the academic and health care sectors. To highlight these key moments, here are the top stories of 2024.



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