When Seconds Matter: EM APPs Lead Simulation Training
UTHealth Houston EM APPs Lead Large-Scale Mass Casualty Simulation Our APPs recently participated in a large-scale mass casualty simulation, with EM Advanced Practice Providers serving as faculty instructors and observers throughout the event. Designed to simulate a mass shooting response,…
EM Provides Sideline Coverage at UFL ‘Houston Gamblers’ Opener!
UTHealth Houston EM Provides Sideline Coverage for UFL Season Opener The Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston proudly provided Sideline Team EM Physician coverage for the United Football League (UFL) season opener at Shell Energy Stadium, supporting athlete safety…
Improving Diagnostics for Deep Space Missions
Expanding Imaging Strategies in Space Medicine A recent study indexed in PubMed evaluated the diagnostic utility of ultrasound and X-ray across 119 high-risk medical conditions identified by NASA for deep space missions. The study found that while both imaging modalities…
Recognizing Our Physicians on National Doctors’ Day
Happy National Doctors’ Day! National Doctors’ Day, observed annually on March 30, honors the important role physicians play in advancing healthcare and caring for patients. The day was first recognized in 1933 and later became an official national observance in…
Blue Skies & Better Health: Join Our Monthly Walk with a Doc
Midweek Reset: Walk, Talk, & Recharge Looking for a simple way to reset your week? Step outside, get moving, and connect with others at our monthly Walk with a Doc! This free, community-focused event is designed for all fitness levels…
Welcome, Class of 2029!
EM Announces Incoming Interns We are pleased to welcome our incoming Class of 2029 to the UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine family! This group brings an impressive range of accomplishments, talent, and dedication, and we are confident they will continue to…
Advancing Critical Care: UTHealth Mobile ECMO Team at Houston Shock Symposium
Taking Lifesaving Care to the Next Level The UTHealth Houston Mobile ECMO team recently joined world leaders in cardiology and critical care at the 8th Annual Houston Shock Symposium. This year, the event welcomed over 3,000 attendees, all working together…
UTHealth x Spring Branch ISD: Hands-On Healthcare Training
Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals Our team recently partnered with Spring Branch ISD for Health Care Simulation Day at Houston City College – SB Campus, where students explored careers in medicine and nursing through hands-on learning and real-world…
Happy National Hospitalist Day!
Honoring Our Hospitalists The Department of Emergency Medicine would like to recognize and thank our outstanding hospitalist colleagues in celebration of National Hospitalist Day. The transition between emergency and inpatient care is one of the most important moments in a…
Celebrating Service & Dedication: EM Team Members Receive STAR Awards
Our STAR Award Honorees The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to recognize several team members who have been honored with the UTHealth Houston STAR Award – a special recognition celebrating meaningful milestones of service and dedication to our institution….