Dr. Jevons Wang Explores Decompression Emergency Management at SpaceX
Training for the Pressures of Spaceflight When it comes to human spaceflight, understanding pressure can be the difference between mission success and a medical emergency. Jevons Wang, MD, current Space Medicine Fellow recently attended the Emergency Decompression Accident Management course…
MSTU Team Teaches CPR at Houston Half Marathon Health Fair
Racing to Share Lifesaving Skills Members of the Mobile Simulation Training Unit team participated in the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon + 10K Health Fair (external link) and packet pickup on Oct. 23-24, providing hands-on CPR education to race participants and…
Advancing Astronaut Health Through International Collaboration
Advancing Space Med Through International Collaboration in France As humanity pushes farther into space, international partnerships are becoming increasingly important for advancing research, innovation, and astronaut health. With that goal in mind, Space Medicine Fellowship Director and UTH-EM Staff Physician…
UTH-EM Making Waves in the Windy City at ACEP 2026
From the Conference Floor to the Chi-Town Shore What a week in the Windy City…Our EM family made its way to Chicago for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly 2026 (external link), held October 4–8, and what…
Expanding Space Med Research Through New Partnership with Exobiosphere
New Frontiers in Medicine: Building on Our Space Medicine Mission Our Space Medicine program continues to expand its role in advancing research and innovation, with a new partnership between UTHealth Houston + Exobiosphere (external link) opening the door to exciting opportunities…
Dr. Leeanne Fagan Wins 2026 ACEP Medical Humanities Writing Award
“The Butterfly Doctor” Takes Top Honors We’re excited to share that Leeanne Fagan, MD, has been named the 2026 ACEP Medical Humanities Writing Award (external link) winner in the Poetry Division for her piece, “The Butterfly Doctor.” Dr. Fagan received…
National PA Week: Appreciating Those Who Make a Difference
Let’s Recognize the PAs Who Help Power Emergency Medicine In recognition of National Physician Assistant Week (external link), our department proudly celebrates our Physician Assistants and the vital role they play across our department, university, hospital partners, and most importantly,…
Taking the Plunge: A Hands-On Underwater Welding Experience
From the ED to the Deep: UTH-EM Team Takes on Underwater Welding A few familiar faces from EM Team traded scrubs for dive gear during The Ocean Corporation (external link)’s “Underwater Welder for the Day” experience, gaining hands-on exposure to…
In Memoriam: David Persse, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Honoring a Lifetime of Service to Houston, EMS, and Emergency Medicine The Department of Emergency Medicine joins the Houston community and EMS professionals across the country in mourning the loss of David Persse, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, who passed away on…
Walk with a Doc: A Breezy Day to Step Outside, Connect & Recharge
Fall Is Here: Get Outside, Get Moving & Step Into the Season Fall is here, the weather is feeling great, and it’s the perfect time to get outside! Join us today from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. for our first Walk…