Step Into a Healthier Lifestyle! Join Us for “Walk with a Doc” on Weds, Sept 25th @ 12:00 PM
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…
Dr. Mandy Hill’s COVID-19 research recently published & featured on McGovern’s “News & Events”
EM Professor and Director of Population Health, Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH has recently published significant research in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities! Her study, part of the larger INSPIRE project, explores how race, ethnicity, and gender influence…
UTH-EM Proudly Supports Polaris Dawn Mission & Grateful for Training Opportunity!
We extend our congratulations to the Polaris Dawn team on their successful launch early Monday morning from Cape Canaveral! The four-person Polaris Dawn mission, which aims to achieve a historic first by conducting the first-ever private spacewalk, lifted off on…
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Discusses Heat-Related Illnesses on Fox26 Morning News
We’re proud to highlight Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Educational Programs and faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine, who was recently featured on Fox26‘s morning show during a segment called Heat Wave – Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses….
Celebrating the Promotion of Drs. Shabana Walia & Jessica Wilson to Associate Professor
We are proud to announce that EM Faculty members, Shabana Walia, MD, MPH and Jessica Wilson, MD have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, effective September 1st. As the Clinical Medical Director for the HEROES (Houston Emergency Opioid…
ACEP Now publishes UTH-EM Team’s Innovative TBI Care Efforts in Vietnam
Congratulations to UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine Global Health Team including Theresa Tran, MD, MBA, FACEP and Shabana Walia, MD, MPH, FACEP who recently published their global health efforts to improve traumatic brain injury (TBI) care and outcomes in Vietnam. ACEP…
Dr. Mack Sheraton Featured in SAEM Pulse Publication for Insights on AI-Driven Risk in Medicine
We are pleased to announce that EM Faculty member, Mack Sheraton, MD was featured in the July-August 2024 issue of SAEM Pulse publication. Dr. Sheraton authored the article, “Entering a New Era of Risk: Understanding AI-Driven Probabilities,” which explores the…
Safe Generator Use to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Tips from Dr. Hilary Fairbrother
As Houston continues to grapple with widespread power outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, many residents are turning to generators for the first time. While these machines can be lifesavers, they also pose serious risks if not used correctly,…
Ask the Experts: Dr. Salil Bhandari Discusses Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on Telemundo Houston
EM Assistant Professor and Director of Media Relations, Salil Bhandari, MD was recently interviewed by Telemundo Houston to provide insights on the rise in recent carbon monoxide poising caused by home generators. These extremely useful but potentially dangerous machines emit…
Call for Submissions: Special Issue on Women’s Health and Autonomy
EM Professor & Director of Population Health, Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH, and Associate Professor of McGovern’s Psychiatry & Behavioral Science dept., Angela M. Heads, PhD have been appointed as Special Issue Editors for the IJERPH (International Journal of Environmental Research…