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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 growing commitment to advancing 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.

SWCOEH Website answers Harvey cleanup questions

October 16, 2017

Still cleaning up after Harvey? You’re not alone. Check out the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health’s (SWCOEH) Hurricane Harvey website for tips on how to recover safely from the storm.

The website features a list of web resources to use as a guide for cleanup and recovery efforts, articles on removing mold and protecting yourself during cleanup, and videos in English and Spanish on how to wear protective masks correctly.



18th annual Pilot Projects Research Symposium

June 6, 2017

The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) at UTHealth School of Public Health hosted its 18th Annual Pilot Projects Research Symposium on June 3. The keynote speaker was Hester Lipscomb, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor emeritus in community and family medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Lipscomb, a world-renowned occupational epidemiologist, gave a presentation on evaluation methods in occupational safety. This was followed by presentations given by the seven pilot project awardees on their research findings.


Mena receives 'Cutting Edge Award' in El Paso.

June 1, 2017

Kristina Mena, Ph.D., interim regional dean of The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) School of Public Health in El Paso, was recently awarded the Cutting Edge Award by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes women who have a proven track record of success and have broken boundaries.


SWCOEH Faculty Dr. Brett Perkison Presents Paper on the Occupational Effects of Climate Change at AOHC

April 24, 2017

SWCOEH occupational medicine (OM) physicians attended the 102nd annual American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) in Denver, Colorado- the largest meeting of occupational and environmental professionals in the world. AOHC 2017 is part of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) continuing medical education program, which accredits SWCOEH Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses.


SWCOEH Annual Field Trip to Petra Nova - World's Largest Carbon Capture System

April 12, 2017

For UTHealth School of Public Health’s Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) annual field trip on April 12, 2017, SWCOEH faculty, staff, students, including National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) trainees went to see Petra Nova, the world’s largest carbon capture system, at the NRG W.A. Parish power plant southwest of Houston. Petra Nova is the only system of its kind in the U.S., and the largest in the world.


SWCOEH NIOSH Trainees and Students Showcase Research Posters at the UTHealth School of Public Health Research Day

April 6, 2017

The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) congratulates our National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) trainees and students who presented research posters at the annual UTHealth School of Public Health Research Day 2017 on April 6, 2017. MPH student Allyson Chee, a SWCOEH graduate research assistant, DrPH student Benjamin Lee and NIOSH Occupational Epidemiology trainee Amanda Marshall were recognized with honorable mentions.




6th annual Orthopedic Workshop was a hands-on learning success

February 24, 2017

Resident physicians and practicing physicians from Texas attended an intense two-day workshop to learn practical hands-on tools to effectively diagnose and manage the treatment of patients with work-related orthopedic injuries. This is the sixth year for the Orthopedics Workshop, which is generously supported by Texas Mutual Insurance Company in partnership with the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) and Texas A&M College of Medicine.



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