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More than 75% of Texans have COVID-19 antibodies, one of the world’s largest assessments finds

A year after launching one of the world’s largest COVID-19 antibody surveys, Texas CARES, public health experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are estimating that over 75% of Texans have COVID-19 antibodies.
Read more More than 75% of Texans have COVID-19 antibodies, one of the world’s largest assessments finds
People with cancer and cancer survivors in low-income and rural areas face greater risk of suicide

Cancer is an unwelcome blow for anyone, but those diagnosed with cancer who live in low-income and rural areas face an increased risk of suicide compared with those living in high-income and urban areas, according to a study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
Read more People with cancer and cancer survivors in low-income and rural areas face greater risk of suicide
UTHealth Houston associate professor aims to improve people’s lives in hometowns like her own

San Diego, Texas is a quiet two-stoplight town with a strong history in agriculture, ranching, and oil and gas. It’s the kind of place where neighbors know neighbors, and people look out for one another. It’s also a place where health disparities are visible, and the hometown of Melissa Valerio-Shewmaker, PhD, an associate professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
Read more UTHealth Houston associate professor aims to improve people’s lives in hometowns like her own
CPRIT grant awarded to train new cancer prevention researchers

An innovative program that aims to increase the number of cancer prevention scientists and boost cancer health equity across the state led by experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) has been awarded a nearly $4 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
Read more CPRIT grant awarded to train new cancer prevention researchers
Victoria Kwentua named sixth fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship

Houston doctoral student Victoria Kwentua, MPH, has been selected as the Fall 2021 Sharma Fellow, supported by the Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health & Wellness at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Read more Victoria Kwentua named sixth fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship
Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences addresses COVID-19 health disparities in Texas

Projects of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences include several initiatives to address testing disparities in vulnerable and underserved populations across the state, including in the Houston metro area, in South Texas, and in East Texas and West Texas, which have higher rates of uninsured and African American populations.

Read more Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences addresses COVID-19 health disparities in Texas
Mobile care for persons with opioid use disorder aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment, and reduce opioid overdoses and deaths

A pilot study that hits the road to address two intersecting epidemics-– HIV among people who inject drugs and opioid dependence-– is underway at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Read more Mobile care for persons with opioid use disorder aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment, and reduce opioid overdoses and deaths
Infectious disease experts weigh in on how to plan a safe family vacation this summer

After spending 18 long months avoiding people to slow the spread of COVID-19 and carrying the accompanying stress resulting from a global pandemic, a vacation sounds like an excellent way to wind down. But for parents of children who are not eligible to receive a vaccine, jumping in the car or jetting away on an airplane is not so easy. Infectious disease experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) share some tips to help families plan a safe vacation for the whole household.
Read more Infectious disease experts weigh in on how to plan a safe family vacation this summer
Safety experts offer tips to prepare for potentially dangerous hurricane season

Summer is just around the corner, and so is hurricane season. Weather experts are warning Americans to prepare for an active and potentially dangerous Atlantic season – which gets its official start on June 1. With the potential for heavy rain and strong winds, the threat of power loss, and dealing with potentially dangerous cleanup in the aftermath of a storm, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) say preparing in advance is the best way to weather anything hurricane season may bring.
Read more Safety experts offer tips to prepare for potentially dangerous hurricane season
Public health experts hit the road to address barriers to vaccination for children in Texas

Every year the World Health Organization recognizes the last week of April as World Immunization Week – a time to celebrate the millions of lives saved and the eradication of multiple diseases because of vaccines. However, access to vaccines is still a barrier for many children in our community, so public health experts with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are hitting the ground to bring lifesaving immunizations directly to them.
Read more Public health experts hit the road to address barriers to vaccination for children in Texas

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More than 75% of Texans have COVID-19 antibodies, one of the world’s largest assessments finds

People with cancer and cancer survivors in low-income and rural areas face greater risk of suicide

UTHealth Houston associate professor aims to improve people’s lives in hometowns like her own

CPRIT grant awarded to train new cancer prevention researchers

Victoria Kwentua named sixth fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship

Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences addresses COVID-19 health disparities in Texas

Mobile care for persons with opioid use disorder aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment, and reduce opioid overdoses and deaths

Infectious disease experts weigh in on how to plan a safe family vacation this summer

Safety experts offer tips to prepare for potentially dangerous hurricane season

Public health experts hit the road to address barriers to vaccination for children in Texas

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