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,”…
Step into Wellness! Join us for our “Walk with a Doc” event this Friday, December 1st
Looking to kickstart a healthier lifestyle and make positive strides towards a better you? Would you like to have an enjoyable walk at your own pace, with the opportunity to have your health-related questions answered by local physicians? Look no…
Lights, Camera, Action! EM Residents featured in new UTH SBMI video
A few of our EM Residents recently showcased their acting chops’ & commitment to advancing healthcare by participating in a video for the SBMI – McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston. The featured clip, Clip 3: The Physician…
TX-CARES program shines in latest “McGovern Medicine” publication
Since 2019, the department of Emergency Medicine has led the Texas-Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (TX-CARES) program to improve Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) outcomes in Texas. The registry tracks patient data and treatment parameters, revealing disparities in OHCA care….
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.”…
Enhancing Workplace Culture: Dr. Shabana Walia provides insightful research on Chief Wellness Officers in EM
Exciting news in Research! EM’s Shabana Walia, MD, MPH, and (8) other distinguished members from the ACEP Wellness Section published “The Chief Wellness Officer: A long overdue catalyst for systemic change in Emergency Medicine.” Key takeaways: Uncover the barriers behind…
EM’s Mandy Hill Honored with “Excellence in Abstract Submission Among All Presenters” Award
Our warmest congratulations to Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH, a distinguished member of UTHealth Houston’s Department of Emergency Medicine, for receiving the Excellence in Abstract Submission Among All Presenters award at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo…
Innovations in Cardiac Arrest Care: TX-CARES and NEMSIS Projects’ Spotlight at AHA’s Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS)
This past weekend, the American Heart Association held its annual Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) in Philadelphia, PA. EM’s Benjamin Karfunkle, MD & Ryan Huebinger, MD presented six projects from the Texas Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (TX-CARES) and National Emergency…
The Dangers of Overhydration: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother’s Insights on Water Toxicity with FORTUNE Well.
In a recent interview with FORTUNE Well, EM’s Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH shed light on the critical issue of overhydration, following actress Brooke Shields’ unfortunate experience with a stroke triggered by excessive water consumption. Dr. Fairbrother highlights the importance of…
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)…