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Lorann, PhD, and Jared Stallones, PhD, hold a commemorative plaque of the first blue print of the School of Public Health building. (Photo by UTHealth Houston))

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health honors founding dean

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health honored the legacy of its founding dean on April 23 during the Reuel A. Stallones Memorial Endowed Lecture and Building Commemoration, bringing together faculty, students, alumni, and members of the Stallones family to reflect on his lasting impact.

George L. Delclos, MD, PhD, MPH, received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Award from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston professor earns national lifetime achievement honor

A distinguished career dedicated to improving the health and safety of workers around the world has earned national recognition for one of UTHealth Houston’s own.

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Follow-Up Care Cuts Hospital Readmissions for Medicare Patients

A new study from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health finds that timely follow-up care after hospital discharge can significantly reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission. yet many high-risk Medicare patients never receive follow-up care. 

Collage of photos overlapping, with original faculty & staff pictured; Reuel A Stallones; Laboratory technician; computer lab; and building photo.

Building on a long legacy

In its near sixty-year history, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has never been represented by a single idea, space, or building. 

Alumna Carves Path in Cancer Prevention and Control

Melissa Lopez Varon

October 6, 2025

Alumna Melissa Lopez Varon, PhD, MS, has built her career at the intersection of cancer prevention and global health. Her path into public health began when she recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary teams to work beyond traditional clinical expertise.




UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

September 30, 2025

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health hosted a kickoff event to celebrate the launch of a $5 million, multi-year initiative focused on reducing cancer risks and health impacts of environmental exposures for firefighters.




CHE Marks Second Year of the Summer Intensive Fellowship Experience

CHE Marks Second Year of the Summer Intensive Fellowship Experience

September 26, 2025

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity recently completed its second Summer Intensive Fellowship Experience, a six-week program designed to provide students with mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities to engage with local and national public health experts.


A Practicum with Purpose: Muhammad Shahid's Experience in El Paso

Muhammad Shahid photo

September 25, 2025

For Muhammad Shahid, a student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, a practicum wasn’t just a degree requirement, it was a chance to apply healthcare management concepts in a real-world setting, support a nonprofit’s mission, and grow as a professional.





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