Center for Healthy Living Events

Funding Recovery Housing: Preliminary Cost-Effectiveness Findings from Project HOMES

Project HOMES provides housing for Texans in recovery from an opioid or stimulant use disorder. As part of the evaluation, researchers at UTHealth Houston are conducting a cost-benefit analysis. In this presentation, attendees will become familiar with Project HOMES and the project evaluation plan and learn about preliminary findings from the cost-benefit analysis.

Speaker:

J. Michael Wilkerson, PhD, MPH, MCHES
Associate Professor in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Moderator:

Henry S. Brown, PhD, MA
Associate Professor in Management, Policy and Community Health 
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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Fiber - Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care

A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health

3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today

Join the Nourish Program in partnership with Avocados – Love One Today to learn about nutrition considerations for cardiometabolic health and gain tips for how to bring this information into practice with strategies and tools for patient care.

Part 3: Fiber – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care

Fiber is a powerhouse for cardiometabolic health, yet less than 10% of American adults are getting enough—a gap that has persisted for years. In this webinar, we’re unpacking the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of fiber and bringing it to life with a culinary demo featuring simple, delicious ways to boost fiber intake. From an easy avocado upgrade to other practical tips, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help patients bridge the fiber gap with nutrient-dense foods. Register for part 3!

Speakers:

Rupa Mahadevan, MD
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD 
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program 
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Moderator:

Jerri Berry, MA, RDN
Research Associate
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

To review Part 1: Personalized Strategies and Tools for Patient Care, please click here!

To register for Part 2: Good Fats – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care, please click here!

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