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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
COVID-19 Telemedicine
COVID 19 has put unprecedented strain on patients within the Houston area. Doctors offices are closed and high-quality urgent care is hard to find. Many of our vulnerable patients, those who are old, young, or immune-compromised still have concerns about…
Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Response
To our Houston community, Your adherence to social distancing is working – thank you. As emergency medicine physicians, we have noticed a sharp decline in emergency center visits since the “Stay Home, Work Safe” order was announced. This buffer has…