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Harsha Gattimukkala, MD, MPH standing in front of office windows

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 commitment to improving population health.
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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.


New Study Aims to Reduce Diabetes Rates

A person is preparing food

August 3, 2021

A new study developed by investigators at the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research (CHPPR) will determine the efficacy of the Sustainable Culturally Adapted Nutritious Diet Program (SCAN).



Professor Jorma Rantanen to speak at Ex4OSH 2021 in Houston

Professor Jorma Rantanen to speak at Ex4OSH 2021 in Houston

July 20, 2021

Dr. Jorma Rantanen has been confirmed as a featured speaker at Ex4OSH 2021, set for Dec. 9-11 in Houston. Professor Rantanen has served for 30 years as the Director General of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, FIOH. He has published numerous research and practice articles, books and guidelines on occupational health, occupational medicine, radiation biology, and toxicology, prevention of occupational cancer, risk assessment, good occupational health and safety practices, basic occupational health services, and implementation of new legislation on OSH. Dr. Rantanen was awarded the NIOSH Lifetime Achievement Award in Occupational Safety and Health.


Jackson Suplita Named This Is Public Health Ambassador

Jackson Suplita

July 19, 2021

Jackson Suplita, a second year healthcare management MPH student, will serve on the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s (ASPPH) This Is Public Health (TIPH)  2021-2022 Ambassador Cohort. Members of this cohort are nominated by the institutions they attend and serve to raise awareness about the field of public health through various campaigns.




Working in Public Health: Elizabeth Asonye, MPH

Elizabeth Asonye

July 19, 2021

Elizabeth Asonye earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science (HPBS) through the bachelor’s/master’s 4+1 program*, which allows students from partnering undergraduate institutions to earn a master’s degree in public health in as little as one-year post bachelor’s degree. She completed two remote practicum experiences during the Spring 2021 semester, and shares her bridge public health, community health, and clinical medicine with her undergraduate interests in social medicine and the social sciences.


Two decades, one commitment

Joseph B. McCormick, MD, and his wife, Susan Fisher-Hoch, MD

July 12, 2021

When they returned to the United States in 2001 after several years abroad, Joseph B. McCormick, MD, and his wife, Susan Fisher-Hoch, MD, could have written their own ticket.  

“We thought a lot about it and decided, ‘Instead of going back to a big university, let’s think about going to a community where we can really make a difference,’” McCormick remembers.


Working in Public Health: William Lyons, LCSW-S

William Lyons

July 4, 2021

William Lyons, LCSW-S, serves as the Manager of Programs, Social Determinants of Health at Legacy Community Health in Houston, Texas. Legacy, a Federally Qualified Health Center, identifies unmet needs and gaps in health-related services and develops client-centered programs to address these needs. William has served as a preceptor to several School of Public Health students.



Brownsville 20th Anniversary: Maira Martinez

Maira Martinez

July 1, 2021

Maira Martinez is a is a PC Specialist and part of the two-person IT team that supports the whole Brownville Regional Campus. With over a hundred and fifty staff, students and faculty and a large community outreach team that are based across a two-county region, Ms. Martinez keeps very busy supporting the work of the campus.



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