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Essential Workers Push for Vaccines
March 03, 2021
In light of Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that the statewide mask mandate would end next week, experts with UTHealth School of Public Health spoke about the importance of continuing to mask up when out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 during the 6 p.m. newscast.
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Epidemiologist Address Mask Order
March 03, 2021
In light of Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that the statewide mask mandate would end next week, experts with UTHealth School of Public Health spoke about the importance of continuing to mask up when out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 during the 5 p.m. newscast.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Is a Struggle for Those With No Hospital Connection
February 28, 2021
As Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the country, many hospitals and clinics are giving priority to their own patients, leaving people who lack a primary-care doctor or a doctor affiliated with the right hospital struggling to find doses.
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Tips and Tricks for Staying Healthy at Home
It is still National Nutrition Month®! Our theme this week is staying healthy while staying home. It can be even more difficult to stay healthy while spending more time at home, but below are some helpful tips to encourage healthy habits while home. I have also included a list of certain foods that have the potential to decrease anxiety and boost your mood.
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National Nutrition Month Recipes
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. We are starting it off with some fun healthier recipes that make you feel like you are enjoying the real thing! I have tested all of these recipes myself, and I approve of all of them!
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Thriving During the Holidays: Healthy Baking Recipes
There are many ways to celebrate the Holidays while staying healthy! Below are some fun healthier baking recipes to try out this Holiday Season!
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Live Smart Texas World Obesity Day Summit
03/04/2021
Live Smart Texas observed World Obesity Day with a summit highlighting the impact of obesity and how we can work together to address its many root causes.
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The Future of Quitting: Emerging mHealth Strategies for Smoking Cessation
02/23/2021
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. While most smokers want to quit, access and adherence to evidence-based cessation treatment is poor. Mobile technology has enormous potential to overcome many of the barriers that have hampered the use of empirically supported smoking cessation treatment.
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Finding Effective Technology-Based Tools for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles During COVID-19
12/10/2020
Many clinics, schools, and community health partners are having to reinvent how to deliver programs and services to help people live healthier lives during COVID-19.
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Mar 9
From Data to Driving Systems Change for Health Equity in Texas: Findings from the Health Opportunity & Equity (HOPE) Initiative
March 9, 2021 12:00 to March 9, 2021 1:00Join this session as panelists reflect on the root causes of inequities in opportunity and health in Texas, and share HOPE’s new approach and data to help chart a path forward for achieving racial and health equity.
