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 News Station, shared crucial advice in a segment titled “Grilling…
2024 MERITS Workshop Recap: Highlights & Key Takeaways!
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston, in sponsorship with ZOLL®, is thrilled to present the recap of our 2024 MERITS Workshop! This year’s MERITS (Mastering Emergency Response Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury and Sudden Cardiac Arrest) workshop focused…
2024 “Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award” EM Winners!
Congratulations to our selected EM Faculty for receiving the prestigious 2024 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award! _______ We’d like to recognize the following Faculty: Rachel Bower, MD Michael Boyars, MD Jeffrey Chen, MD Benjamin Clark, MD Dominique Diggs, MD Akshay Elagandhala,…
Igniting Passion & Potential: The City of Houston’s CASEY Program and UTH-EM Team Up!
The City of Houston’s CASEY Program, in partnership with UTHealth Houston, sparked excitement and opportunity for students at Blanson CTE High School by integrating firefighting and EMS careers into their high school experience! This year’s Battle of the Ops event,…
Breaking Waves: EM Makes a splash at TCEP’s CONNECT24 Conference!
We had an exceptional time this past weekend at TCEP’s CONNECT24 Conference in Lake Conroe, TX. Although the renowned lake waters surrounding them remained calm, our Faculty & Residents sure made a splash at this year’s event! Here’s a roundup…
Heroes in Action: EM’s “Save a Life” Series Concludes with Choking & Narcan Training!
We’re thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our “Save a Life” series for the Academic Year! Our final event at McGovern Medical School’s Webber Plaza, Infant & Adult Choking Emergencies and Narcan Administration, drew enthusiastic participation from students, faculty,…
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‘s Health Matters segment called “Houston ER doctor recalls treating toddler who overdosed on THC gummies.” The segment highlighted…
Dr. Carrie Bakunas celebrates a milestone achievement at the 6th Annual “Houston Shock Symposium”
We are delighted to share some exciting news from the recent 6th Annual Houston Shock Symposium held at Houston’s, The Galleria. Carrie Bakunas, MD, whom is the Medical Director of Emergency Services at Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC & an…
Celebrating Learning & Adventure: Highlights from CORD 2024 in New Orleans!
Our team had an incredible, jazz-filled time at the CORD 2024 Academic Assembly in New Orleans, LA! A few of our esteemed Faculty, Residents, and Administrative Staff came together for this enriching event hosted by the Council of Residency Directors…
Let’s add some Spring in your Step: Our next “Walk with a Doc” is on Wednesday, April 3rd!
What is Walk with a Doc? It’s a walking program designed for everyone interested in improving their well-being. We believe that there’s no better way to begin your afternoon than on your feet, taking steps to benefit your heart and…