Dr. Carrie Bakunas Provides Vital Tips on Heat-Related Illnesses Amid Hurricane Beryl Power Outages
EM’s Carrie Bakunas, MD was recently featured on KPRC2 (external link) NOW in a segment titled Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness as Beryl Knocks Out Power. In response to the recent impact of Hurricane Beryl on our gulf coast…
Stay Safe This Memorial Day Weekend: Essential Grilling Tips from EM’s Dr. Carrie Bakunas
As we approach Memorial Day Weekend 2024, the Department of Emergency Medicine wants to remind everyone about important grilling safety tips. EM’s Carrie Bakunas, MD, recently featured on Houston’s KPRC2 (external link) News Station, shared crucial advice in a segment…
Protecting Our Little Ones: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Raises Alarm on Gummy Ingestion Trend w/ KHOU-11 News
EM Associate Professor & Vice Chair of Education, Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH recently shed light on a concerning trend featured on KHOU-11 (external link)‘s Health Matters segment called “Houston ER doctor recalls treating toddler who overdosed on THC gummies (external…
Understanding Hypothermia: Tips from Dr. Hilary Fairbrother on KHOU 2’s “Houston Life”
As we bid farewell to the winter season, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and take precautions as the colder temperatures can still pose risks in transitional weather. Recently, EM’s Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH shared some great tips on KHOU 2′s…
Insights on Allergic Reactions: Dr. Salil Bhandari Unveils Key Warning Signs & Management Tips with Fox26 Houston
Recently, EM’s Salil Bhandari, MD shared his expertise on allergic reactions during an interview with Fox26 Houston (external link). The segment titled, “Acute Allergic Reactions: How To Know If It’s Serious (external link),” discussed the tragic passing of Food Network star…
Recognizing Dr. Kevin Schulz’s Leadership in UTHealth Houston Mass Casualty Incident Training
The 8th UTHealth Houston Mass Casualty Incident Training, held at the Houston Fire Department (HFD)’s Val Jahnke Fire Training Facility, saw the active participation of nearly 300 individuals in simulated disaster scenarios. This year’s event, dubbed “Save the Fire Ants,”…
Navigating the Festivities: Dr. Salil Bhandari’s Safety Recommendations for the Holidays with KPRC 2 News
The holidays, while filled with joy, can also pose various risks that require awareness and caution. EM’s Salil Bhandari, MD, recently spoke on these invisible threats with KPRC 2 News in a segment called “Be aware of hidden holiday hazards…
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 (external link)” for United Press…
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…