Pivoting in the Pandemic: Making Culinary Medicine Accessible and Engaging
December 8, 2020
Dr. McWhorter blogs about implementing virtual Culinary Medicine courses at UTSPH during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk
A new study published in Environmental Research by researchers at UTHealth Houston offers valuable insights into how firefighting can affect the body on a molecular level, potentially leading to long-term health risks such as cancer.
UTHealth Houston Study Finds Diabetes Program Improves Depression Symptoms in Mexican Americans
A team of researchers from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has found that Salud y Vida, a community-clinical diabetes program in the Rio Grande Valley, was linked to significant reductions in depression symptoms among low-income Mexican Americans living with type 2 diabetes.
Health Impact in Motion: How Two Community Health Workers Are Changing Lives
Community Health Workers (CHWs) form a critical component of the public health workforce.
Bridging the Gap: CHWs at the Center of Care Coordination and System Change
Rosalia Guerrero, MBA, CHWI, Director of Vulnerable Populations for the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) and senior project manager at the Center for Health Equity (CHE), attended the “Community Health Workers Association Conference 2025: Care Coordination in Challenging Times” conference earlier this year.
Remembering Maria Jimenez
December 3, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maria Jimenez as of Tuesday, December 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Maria was a research associate for the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.
Marcus M. Key, MD, professor emeritus at UTHealth School of Public Health passes away
December 1, 2020
Marcus M. Key, MD, professor emeritus at UTHealth School of Public Health passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020. Dr. Key served as the first director of the NIOSH Educational Research Center at UTHealth School of Public Health, and mentored many occupational medicine residents during his tenure.
CHPPR investigators awarded grant to open and evaluate NARR-certified recovery residences
November 9, 2020
CHPPR investigators recently received over $900,000 in funding for the Housing for Opioid MAT Expanded Services project (Project HOMES). Through Project HOMES, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will
Austin campus alumni leading the charge for improving childhood health through CATCH Global Foundation
November 9, 2020
After success in FinTech, Duncan Van Dusen sought out the School of Public Health at the age of 36 looking to apply his skills to public service. The Austin campus’ regional dean at the time suggested he reach out to Dr. Steve Kelder, professor, and now-associate regional dean. It turned out to be the start of a 14 year-and-counting collaboration, which has led to the establishment of CATCH Global Foundation, and on November 10, the publication of Van Dusen’s book When Are We Going to Teach Health?
Marcus M. Key, MD, professor emeritus at UTHealth School of Public Health, passes away
November 1, 2020
Marcus M. Key, MD, professor emeritus at UTHealth School of Public Health passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at his home in Virginia, surrounded by family.
CHPPR investigators awarded $2.6 million to enhance sexual and reproductive health among diverse youth populations
October 7, 2020
CHPPR investigators recently received over $2.6 million in federal funding for four new research studies to enhance sexual and reproductive health among diverse youth populations
Getting the word out: Working with community partners to build a pandemic communication strategy
September 18, 2020
People obtain information about important issues in different ways—it’s a fact that teams with UTHealth School of Public Health’s Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences confront constantly in their research programs and community outreach.
Battling the ‘Quarantine 15’
September 7, 2020
Have you been packing on the pounds over the last several months? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone.
Dubbed the “Quarantine 15,” the weight gain many have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic is a nationwide phenomenon.
Cannell receives leadership award for elder abuse and neglect detection tool
August 25, 2020
Brad Cannell, PhD, MPH, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Dallas, has been selected for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration’s Leadership in Integrated Healthcare Award.