Congratulations to Drs. Jonathan Harrell & Rachel Bower on their latest ACEP Now Publication!
We’re excited to recognize EM’s Jonathan Harrell II, MD, MBA and Rachel Bower, MD for their recent article, “The Intersections of Physical and Mental Health Disorders,” published in ACEP Now. This insightful piece delves into how intertwined physical and mental…
Applause for Misha Granado: A Leader in Employee Wellness
A round of applause to Misha N. Granado, MPH, MS, Senior Program Manager in the Department of Emergency Medicine, for her recent recognition in the November issue of UTHealth Houston’s Employee Well-being Newsletter! Misha received the Wellness Initiative of Merit…
“Inside UTHealth Houston” Highlights Our Space Medicine Fellowship Program
The innovative work of our Space Medicine Fellowship program was recently highlighted in Inside UTHealth Houston. The article covers our collaboration with The Ocean Corporation to provide intensive hyperbaric and analog environment training for fellows. This two-week training module, which…
Enhancing Care: Register Now for the Geriatric Trauma Symposium 2024!
Register now for the Geriatric Trauma Symposium 2024! Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:30 AM) Location: Cooley Center – 7440 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054 Format: In-Person Credits: 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Join us…
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Lapus on His Election to the MHMD Board!
We are excited to celebrate Robert Lapus, MD, for his recent election as the TMC Region’s MHMD Board representative for the Class of 2025! As a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Lapus brings…
Dr. Mandy Hill Awarded $727K NIMH Grant for Groundbreaking Research
We are excited to announce that Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH, professor and director of Population Health in the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been awarded a $727,000 R34 grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)! This grant follows…
Step Into a Healthier Lifestyle! Join Us for “Walk with a Doc” on Weds, Sept 25th @ 12:00 PM
What is Walk with a Doc? It’s a walking program designed for everyone interested in improving their well-being. We believe that there’s no better way to begin your afternoon than on your feet, taking steps to benefit your heart and…
Dr. Mandy Hill’s COVID-19 research recently published & featured on McGovern’s “News & Events”
EM Professor and Director of Population Health, Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH has recently published significant research in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities! Her study, part of the larger INSPIRE project, explores how race, ethnicity, and gender influence…
UTH-EM Proudly Supports Polaris Dawn Mission & Grateful for Training Opportunity!
We extend our congratulations to the Polaris Dawn team on their successful launch early Monday morning from Cape Canaveral! The four-person Polaris Dawn mission, which aims to achieve a historic first by conducting the first-ever private spacewalk, lifted off on…
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Discusses Heat-Related Illnesses on Fox26 Morning News
We’re proud to highlight Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Educational Programs and faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine, who was recently featured on Fox26‘s morning show during a segment called Heat Wave – Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses….