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From Doctoral Student to Disease Detective

For alumnus Dennis Ogeto Nyachoti, DrPH, his fervor to study public health dates back to his childhood, where he witnessed the harsh impact and economic toll preventable illnesses took on rural and underserved communities.
Read more From Doctoral Student to Disease Detective
Shannon Forkus, PhD, the newest faculty member in San Antonio, is a veteran and mental health researcher

Shannon Forkus, PhD, is the newest faculty member to join the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, bringing her unique blend of military service, clinical training, and behavioral health research to her role as an assistant professor.
Read more Shannon Forkus, PhD, the newest faculty member in San Antonio, is a veteran and mental health researcher
Craig Hanis, PhD, Named Professor Emeritus After More Than Four Decades of Service

Craig Hanis, PhD, is retiring from the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health after more than 40 years of transformative research, teaching, and mentorship. In recognition of his lasting contributions to public health, he has been named Professor Emeritus effective September 1.
Read more Craig Hanis, PhD, Named Professor Emeritus After More Than Four Decades of Service
Guillot-Wright awarded $400,000 to expand Docside Clinics in Port Arthur, TX

Shannon Guillot-Wright, PhD, was recently awarded $400,000 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the expansion of the Docside Clinic: Connecting Docs to Docks initiative.
Read more Guillot-Wright awarded $400,000 to expand Docside Clinics in Port Arthur, TX
UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk

A new study published in Environmental Research by researchers at UTHealth Houston offers valuable insights into how firefighting can affect the body on a molecular level, potentially leading to long-term health risks such as cancer.
Read more UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk
UTHealth Houston Study Finds Diabetes Program Improves Depression Symptoms in Mexican Americans

A team of researchers from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has found that Salud y Vida, a community-clinical diabetes program in the Rio Grande Valley, was linked to significant reductions in depression symptoms among low-income Mexican Americans living with type 2 diabetes.
Read more UTHealth Houston Study Finds Diabetes Program Improves Depression Symptoms in Mexican Americans
UTHealth Houston becomes go-to resource for health cost clarity

Texans won a major victory for health cost transparency in June with the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature, which provided funding support to the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and established the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program (HICCAP) — both housed at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Data.
Read more UTHealth Houston becomes go-to resource for health cost clarity
Health Impact in Motion: How Two Community Health Workers Are Changing Lives

Community Health Workers (CHWs) form a critical component of the public health workforce.
Read more Health Impact in Motion: How Two Community Health Workers Are Changing Lives
Bridging the Gap: CHWs at the Center of Care Coordination and System Change

Rosalia Guerrero, MBA, CHWI, Director of Vulnerable Populations for the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) and senior project manager at the Center for Health Equity (CHE), attended the “Community Health Workers Association Conference 2025: Care Coordination in Challenging Times” conference earlier this year.
Read more Bridging the Gap: CHWs at the Center of Care Coordination and System Change
Researchers Spur New Efforts to Ensure Equitable Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Researchers examine a pivotal opportunity in detecting and preventing early-onset colorectal cancer.
Read more Researchers Spur New Efforts to Ensure Equitable Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings

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Infant formulas: What’s new and what’s coming in “Stork Speed”

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Dissertation Proposal Defense by Alvin Estacio, MS: Characterizing Workplace Health Program Participation for Cleaning Workers

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