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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) awards $483,612 to School-Based Produce Prescription evaluation

Ru-Jye (Lindi) Chuang, DrPH, MS, pictured in front of greenery.

January 9, 2024

Brighter Bites, in partnership with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has received $483,612 in federal funding as part of USDA GusNIP grants. This grant will help examine, assess, and address nutritional needs through the Brighter Bites’ home-delivery Produce Prescription Program. The program utilizes DoorDash to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to students and their families at four school-based health clinics in Galena Park ISD, Texas.


The Health Equity Collective celebrates 5 years of collective impact

The Health Equity Collective pictured at their 5-year anniversary in-person quarterly meeting.

January 3, 2024

The Health Equity Collective is a core infrastructure initiative of the UTHealth Houston Center for Health Equity. Using a collective impact approach, the HEC gathers stakeholders from 200+ organizations across sectors (e.g., government, payers, CBOs, healthcare, corporate) with the mission of establishing an impactful, collective, sustainable, data-driven system to promote health equity by addressing social determinants of health needs among Greater Houston residents.


Sharma, McPherson, John, and Guerrero presented at Healthier Texas Summit

Shreela Sharma, PhD, speaks during Q&A Session.

January 3, 2024

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, Heidi Hagen McPherson, MPH, Jemima John, PhD, MPH, and Rosalia Guerrero, MBA, CHWI, presented at the Healthier Texas Summit in Austin, TX, October 5-6. This annual conference features keynote speakers, break-out sessions, and Q&A panels with over 700 healthcare professionals, leaders, and innovators present.


Humana Foundation awards $249,963 to Produce Prescription Program

Humana Foundation awards $249,963 to Produce Prescription to improve Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes among At-risk Children and Their Families

December 4, 2023

The Humana Foundation awarded $249,963 to a current study, Produce Prescription to Improve Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes among At-risk Children and Their Families, led by the Center for Health Equity and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, Shreela Sharma, PhD, Ru-Che (Lindi) Chuang, DrPH, and Sandra McKay, MD.


Get to know the team: Anne Marie

Anne Marie Thompson, MPH, CHES, CLC joined the Center for Health Equity (CHE) in October 2023 as Senior Project Manager.

December 4, 2023

Anne Marie Thompson, MPH, CHES, CLC joined the Center for Health Equity (CHE) in October 2023 as Senior Project Manager.



Xue selected for the 2024 Sharma Fellowship

Xue selected for the 2024 Sharma Fellowship

October 30, 2023

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health doctoral candidate Che (Qi) Xue was selected as the 2024 Sharma Fellow, supported by the Shreela and Vibhu Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health, and Wellness.



Food is Medicine in Texas

Picture of fruits and vegetables.

October 16, 2023

Food is Medicine in recent history is being defined as a set of interventions that include the provision of healthy food to prevent, manage, or treat specific clinical conditions in partnership with healthcare organizations, health plans, or both.




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