Dr. Cooper Helps Drive UTH’s Latest AI Advancement in Cardiac Care
AI Breakthrough in Heart Attack Detection Landmark international study shows improved STEMI accuracy and fewer false activations UTH-EM Associate Professor Benjamin Cooper, MD, MEd, contributed to a major international study demonstrating that an AI platform, Queen of Hearts by Powerful…
Advancing Patient Safety: Drs. Okere & Perry-Smith Lead Workshop at HMF Symposium
Patient Safety in Action at HMF Research Symposium Drs. Okere and Perry-Smith Lead Workshop on Quality Assurance and Safety Culture Drs. Jacqueline Okere and Felisha Perry-Smith presented their workshop, “B. M&Ms! A Blueprint for a Quality Assurance Program to Nurture…
Empowering the Community: UTH-EM CORE Hosts CPR & AED Workshop
UTH-EM CORE X West Orem YMCA Community CPR Training Empowering Our Community With Lifesaving CPR Skills UTH-EM CORE partnered with the West Orem YMCA to deliver hands-only CPR and AED education to community members, reinforcing our department’s commitment to accessible,…
Advancing Collaboration: Dr. Nick Heft Represents Space Medicine Program at FAID
EM’s Space Medicine Program at French-American Innovation Days Showcasing Excellence in Space Medicine, Research, and International Partnerships UTHealth Houston’s Space Medicine program was proudly represented at the French-American Innovation Days (FAID). Nicolas Heft, MD, Fellowship Director, shared our department’s research…
Farewell to Dr. Ben Karfunkle: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence & Service
Honoring a leader in Ultrasound Education and Emergency Medicine A look back at the meaningful work and leadership that shaped Dr. Karfunkle’s tenure Our department extends its sincere appreciation to Benjamin Karfunkle, MD as we recognize his final clinical shift…
Celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week
Recognizing the Heart of Healthcare This week, we proudly celebrate our Nurse Practitioners (NPs), whose expertise, compassion, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Our NPs are vital members of the care…
Saluting Our Heroes: Honoring Veterans Day
In Gratitude for Those Who Served Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms…
Mentorship and Medicine Beyond Earth: Dr. Anil Menon in Focus
Mentor, Physician, Astronaut Candidate: Bridging Medicine and Spaceflight Learn how Dr. Menon’s expertise in clinical medicine, aerospace operations, and risk assessment informs the training of our Space Medicine fellows and advances human spaceflight health initiatives. Anil Menon, MD, MPH –…
Dr. Hannah Rosenthal Helps Advance NASA’s Lunar Medical Operations
UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellow Collaborates with NASA to Develop Pressurized Rover Medical Systems Breaking new ground in space medicine, Hannah Rosenthal, MD, is pioneering innovative healthcare solutions for astronauts on lunar missions. She recently presented her project, “Building the…
ECMO in Action: Advancing Critical Care at UTHealth Houston
Our EM Team Leads the Way in Life-Saving ECMO Interventions From prehospital cannulation to resident training, see how innovation, teamwork, and precision come together to save lives in critical situations. Our Emergency Medicine team continues to advance critical care with…