Healthy children
in a healthy world
We advance health and healthy living for children and families through cutting-edge research, innovative community-based programs, and dissemination of evidence-based practices.
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In memoriam: Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III, PhD
Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III, Professor of Epidemiology at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and Research Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, died on January 7, 2024. He was regarded as a luminary in public health, epidemiology, and physical activity research. Continue reading
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About the Center
Our Center
The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living was founded in 2006 with a vision of healthy children in a healthy world and a mission to advance health and healthy living for children and families through cutting-edge research, innovative community programs, and dissemination of data-driven practices.
Our Work
We seek new discoveries in child and family health through research-focused programs related to obesity prevention, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco use, and health policy. Our annual key events and webinar series offer trainings to students, partners, and the community.
Our Goals
Our intentions are threefold: create new research ideas and trainings for public health students; communicate evidence-based products and outcomes to researchers and legislators; and connect with communities and other public health organizations.
Between July 2021-June 2022, Center faculty research and initiatives have impacted nearly 10 million lives
Center Project CATCH has improved diet and physical activity in millions of children in the U.S. and many other countries.
Center research led to the placement of refrigerators in Early Childcare and Education Centers to keep foods at a safe temperature.
CATCH My Breath, a Center research project, was the first evidence-based vaping prevention programs for school children.
The Center played a critical role in assisting the City of Austin with placement of emergency food distribution during COVID using innovative geospatial analytical techniques
Center Initiatives
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources from the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living