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From Inspiration to Impact: Harsha Gottimukkala’s Path in Epidemiology

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.

Image of soccer pitch with fans in main focus and goalie and post in foreground.

The public health playbook for the World Cup

The world's largest soccer tournament has arrived in Texas, bringing thousands of international fans together to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.

Archer fellows group pictured together in Washington, DC.

2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill  

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. 

From left: Dean Eric Boerwinkle, PhD; Theresa Tran, MD; Mayor John Whitmire; President Melina R. Kibbe, MD; and Scott Forbes. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department

UTHealth Houston announced today a partnership with the city of Houston to establish a new academic health department that will strengthen the region’s public health workforce, expand hands-on training opportunities, and deepen collaboration between academic experts and city health leaders.

Emery designated as a ‘legend’ by national campus safety organization

Emery designated as a ‘legend’ by national campus safety organization

July 18, 2022

Emery, known on campus and by his peers as “Safety Bob,” attains such status by meeting certain criteria. CSHEMA members must have more than 25 years of experience in their field, and they must share their insights on leadership, management, safety policy, and career path with others.



TACHC and CHPPR Assist Texas Health Centers to Implement Cancer Prevention Strategies

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July 14, 2022

The Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) is Texas’s federally designated primary care association, committed to advancing equitable access to quality healthcare in Texas. The Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research regularly partners with TACHC on cancer and chronic disease prevention projects across the state, including HPV vaccination, smoking cessation, and colorectal and cervical cancer screening programs.


Linder appointed to Board of Environmental Change and Society (BECS) of the National Academy of Sciences

Stephen H. Linder, PhD, professor with the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, appointment to the Board on Environmental Change and Society (BECS) of the National Academy of Sciences

July 12, 2022

The National Academy of Sciences is one of three National Academies, including the Academies of Engineering, and of Medicine, chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1863 to provide independent scientific advice to Congress and the Federal government.  It is the nation’s premier source of scientific guidance for government, conducting expert consultations, consensus studies, roundtables and workshops to report on the state of the science, principally at the request of policymakers.


Fernandez Elected to Global Implementation Society Board of Directors

Maria E. Fernandez. PhD

July 7, 2022

María E. Fernández, PhD, the Lorne Bain Distinguished Professorship in Public Health and Director of Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, was recently elected to the Global Implementation Society (GIS) Board of Directors, joining an esteemed cohort of internationally recognized leaders in implementation science.






A Brief History and Observance of Juneteenth

honoring juneteenth - a defining moment in american history. Black Family

June 8, 2022

With deep roots in the Texas landscape, Juneteenth serves as a day of celebration of the African-American Culture and the observance of the emancipation of slaves.



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