Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Workplace!
Finding Time to Celebrate During a Busy Season Because the strongest teams connect beyond the shift As the year comes to a close, our department is taking a moment to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the season together. While the ED…
Space Health Leaders Gather at UTH for High-Impact Summit
Dr. Kris Lehnhardt joins international experts to discuss training, readiness, and the future of human health beyond Earth. Advancing research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and health solutions for long‑duration spaceflight The International Space Medicine Summit convened international leaders in human health, spaceflight…
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 –…