Center for Healthy Living News
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‘Food is joy’: Dr. Kofi Essel’s innovative approach to family wellness
Published: September 18, 2024
As healthcare continues to evolve, Dr. Kofi Essel stands at the forefront of a transformative perspective that defines food as medicine. A pediatrician by training, Essel brings a unique, family-centered approach to his work addressing food insecurity and improving health outcomes.
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UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin holds grand opening
Published: September 12, 2024
On Thursday, the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health held its grand opening. Dr. Steve Kelder gives KVUE a tour.
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UTHealth Houston Opens New Austin Campus
Published: September 12, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by KVUE about the opening. That interview aired during the 4 p.m. broadcast and the next day at 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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What Is 'Dense Bean Salad'? 5 Things RDs Want You to Know About the Viral TikTok Recipe
Published: September 12, 2024
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Health about what to keep in mind when making dense bean salads, which are going viral on social media. The story was picked up by Microsoft Start, Yahoo! Life, and AOL.
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Q&A: Former Dean and longtime Austin employees reflect on the location’s journey
Published: September 11, 2024
Through the eyes of longtime friends and employees, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin has traced the journey from its modest beginnings to its current state-of-the-art facility. These personal accounts highlight successes and challenges, milestones, and the evolving vision that has shaped this vital public health institution in Central Texas.
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Resource Guide: Child Obesity Research
Published: September 10, 2024
Improving child health is a cornerstone of the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living's mission, and we invite you to explore the Center's valuable resources focused on improving child and adolescent obesity throughout Texas, the US, and beyond.
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As food insecurity rises in Texas, a Houston Dollar General will now offer a produce section
Published: September 07, 2024
Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about how discount stores like Dollar General are making produce available for food insecure families.
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Q&A: Regional Dean Deanna Hoelscher details the Austin location’s new space!
Published: August 20, 2024
Students, staff, and faculty at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living are preparing for a new chapter in a new location three blocks north of the Texas Capitol. Dr. Deanna Hoelscher, Center director and regional dean, spoke about what this move means and what to expect from the new space.
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Adding a Spoonful of Honey to Yogurt Might Give Probiotics a Boost
Published: August 19, 2024
Dolores Woods, RD, talked to VeryWell Health about a new study that found adding a spoonful of honey to your yogurt adds a boost of probiotics. The story was picked up by MSN.
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Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely even more
Published: August 12, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about a statewide increase in heat-related deaths.