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Growing cities under increased threat from climate change
October 05, 2021
Climate change, coupled with escalating population growth, is making big-city life increasingly risky, experts agree.
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Victoria Kwentua named sixth fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship
September 27, 2021
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).
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Degrees of Injustice: The Social Inequity of Urban Heat Islands
September 23, 2021
Dr. Kevin Lanza was interviewed by Texas Public radio about the social inequity of urban heat islands.
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Have a Healthy Halloween!
Happy Halloween weekend! This spooky weekend is a fun and festive time for children, families, and adults and is filled with some of our favorite things- decorations, pumpkins, costumes, and candy!
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World Food Day
October 16 is World Food Day! World Food Day celebrates the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Let's Celebrate!
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the achievements, contributions, cultures, and histories of Hispanic Americans.
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Texas Coronavirus Antibody Response Survey: Fall 2021 Update
10/21/2021
How bad is COVID-19 and the Delta Variant in Texas and how should schools respond?
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Resuming In-Person Physical Activity Safely: Updated COVID-19 Guidance and Practical Recommendations
09/23/2021
As COVID-19 rates fall and vaccinations are being administered, many people are returning to in-person physical activity. This webinar reviewed the latest safety guidelines.
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COVID Quo Vadis? Variants, Sick Kids, Vaccines and the Unvaccinated
08/26/2021
This webinar discussed the current evidence of origin of COVID-19, including: how variants form, the impact of DELTA variant on the unvaccinated, vaccines and the DELTA variant, DELTA variant impacts in children, Lambda and beyond.
Upcoming Events
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Nov 3
CATCH Healthy Smiles - Let's Talk About Kids' Oral Health
November 3, 2021 1:00 to November 3, 2021 2:00Did you know that tooth decay is the most common childhood disease? Learn about the CATCH Healthy Smiles program and the importance of kids' oral health during this webinar.
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Nov 4
The 87th Legislative Session, Interim Opportunities, and Updates on the Fight Against Obesity
November 4, 2021 11:00 to November 4, 2021 12:00In this webinar, we will discuss the work of the Partnership, policy wins in the 87th legislative session, the work happening between legislative sessions, and what the landscape looks like for future efforts.
