Celebrating Women in Medicine Month: Dr. Lesley Osborn
In September, the AMA and McGovern Medical School are highlighting Women in Medicine. The McGovern Women in Emergency Medicine group will continue this celebration by highlighting 5 of the women doing amazing things in our department. Lesley A. Osborn, MD…
ACTS Trial in JAMA
Investigators from the department of emergency medicine contributed to a groundbreaking article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this month. “The Effect of Ascorbic Acid, Corticosteroids, and Thiamine on Organ Injury in Septic Shock: The ACTS Randomized…
Annals Most-Cited
Dr. Bentley Bobrow, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine is a renowned researcher working to implement and measure systems of care to improve outcomes related to time-sensitive emergencies such as cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury. The recently-released summary…
Social Distancing not Emotional Distancing During the Coronavirus: Strategies to reduce your anxieties
Hi, My name is Dr. Lauren Gorog and I’m a clinical psychologist. In my private practice, I help people with anxiety spectrum disorders develop tangible skills to monitor and control their stress levels. I recently partnered with the physicians in…
New COVID-19 drug trial
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston remains at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Bentley J. Bobrow, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Holger K. Eltzschig, Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology…
Dr. Andreea Xavier, Physician of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Andreea Xavier for being named the Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center “Physician of the Year.” From Dr. Xavier: “I am truly humbled by this honor. I am thankful for the dedication of my team, the excellence…
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
A message from Dr. Bentley Bobrow, Professor and Chair and John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Distinguished Chair of Emergency Medicine: I wanted to let all of our Department of Emergency Medicine friends, colleagues, and Houston know that we stand…
Dr. Bhandari – COVID Surge
Dr. Salil Bhandari talking on CNBC about the rising COVID-19 cases in Houston and the surge plans at the Texas Medical Center. Watch Video
Dr. Cooper’s Treehouse
Dr. Benjamin Cooper, Associate Residency Program Director, had his own way of coping with the pandemic. Together with his family, he’s been spending rare days of building a treehouse for his two young sons. First, his neighbors spotted the progress…
Dr. Prater – COVID
Dr. Prater talks about COVID-19 and Memorial Hermann’s response on Great Day Houston. Watch Video