EM’s Dr. Robert Lapus Sheds Light on Marching Band Injuries in recent UPI Feature
Robert Lapus, MD who currently serves as our Co-Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston shined as an expert guest in the recent article, “Marching Band Injuries Strike a Sour Note in Emergency Rooms” for United Press International (UPI)…
Dr. Gowri Stevens Shines in KHOU-11’s “Health Matters” Segment
In a recent “Health Matters” segment on KHOU-11, UTHealth Houston Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Gowri Stevens, MD demonstrated the life-saving potential of our youngest first responders by learning to perform CPR. Dr. Stevens used our innovative Mobile Simulation Training Unit…
Dr. Garret Winkler helps shed light on heavy meatal exposure and its correlation with increased Heart Disease in this recent article
UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Garret Winkler, MD, was recently mentioned in a healthline.com article titled “Exposure to Heavy Metals Increases Your Heart Disease Risk,” which highlights the significant correlation between chronic exposure to contaminant metals…
Drs Hilary Fairbrother and Samuel Prater – Firework Safety
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother talked to KPRC-TV Channel 2 and Samuel Prater spoke with FOX 26 News about fireworks safety.
New Mobile Simulation Training Unit Teaches Lifesaving Skills
A state-of-the-art mobile simulation training unit designed to enhance high-level adult and pediatric emergency medicine care has arrived at UTHealth Houston. Thanks to a $500,000 donation from the Wyatt Ranches, the Department of Emergency Medicine unveiled the UTHealth Houston Mobile Simulation Training Unit…
Dr. Bhandari – Learning: The Chapter After Residency
Dr. Salil Bhandari, spoke on the EMRA*Cast about an objective method to maximize continuing education beyond residency. Dr. Bhandari completed his residency in emergency medicine at NYU Langone, Salil has trained hundreds of residents in public speaking, presentation design, and…
Dr. Samuel Prater -Summer Safety
Dr. Samuel Prater spoke with FOX 26 News about summer safety, including keeping cool and avoiding skin cancer. Watch the video below for more tips and tricks on how to beat the summer heat.
Dr. Rogg – Leading Teams Under Pressure
Dr. Jonathan Rogg, spoke on the Emergency Mind Podcast about leading teams under pressure, building culture from the ground up, and much more. Dr. Rogg’s extensive background provides an interesting mix of perspectives on leadership and performance. On the micro-level in…
Dr. Samuel Prater – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As temperatures fluctuate, cold weather, and the pursuit to stay warm bring concerns of potential carbon monoxide poisoning. Colorless and odorless carbon monoxide starves the brain of oxygen, leading to brain damage and even death. Dozens of Houston-area residents…
Emergency Department’s Cardiac Arrest Survivor Unites With Life Saving Samaritans
Gene Velasquez, 55, collapsed while running at Memorial Park in June of last year when he suffered a heart attack and was in cardiac arrest. Mr. Velasquez spent the following five days in a coma. “Gene’s heart stopped. He was…