UTHealth Houston’s Mobile Simulation Training Unit Highlighted Amongst Nations Top Mobile Simulation Centers
While healthcare simulation centers are often utilized to train learners on medical procedures and practices, some may not have access to such facilities for a number of reasons. To help combat this issue, mobile simulation centers provide a way to…
UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine Provides Training to Polaris Dawn Crewmembers
Along with educating students, residents, and fellows in the most advanced lifesaving therapies on Earth, UTHealth Houston Department of Emergency Medicine is helping to prepare members of the Polaris Dawn crew to handle medical emergencies in space. The Department of…
Emergency Medicine Scholarly Research Presented at Aerospace Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
UTHealth Houston was represented at the 92nd annual Aerospace Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Reno, Nevada which occurred May 22 – May 27 of this year. The conference is a meeting of the minds for over 1400 international experts…
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother on CPR, Choking and Drowning Response Strategies
Summer is the peak time for outdoor activities, but it is also the peak time for accidents that can literally take a person’s breath away. To be a lifesaver to a loved one or stranger, learn CPR. “You don’t need…
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.
LBJ Hospital Received Geriatric Emergency Center Accreditation
On June 7, 2022, LBJ Hospital celebrated receiving the American College of Emergency Physicians Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. Receiving the award were Charles Maddow, MD FACEP, and Meghan Meyers, BSN, RN who together have been leading the effort for the…
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…
UTHealth – Houston Emergency Medicine Scholarly Research Presented at Aerospace Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
UTHealth Houston was represented at the 92nd annual Aerospace Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Reno, Nevada, which took place May 22–27, 2022. The conference brings together more than 1,400 international experts across all aspects of the aerospace community to…
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…