Dr. Carrie Bakunas Provides Vital Tips on Heat-Related Illnesses Amid Hurricane Beryl Power Outages
EM’s Carrie Bakunas, MD was recently featured on KPRC2 NOW in a segment titled Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness as Beryl Knocks Out Power. In response to the recent impact of Hurricane Beryl on our gulf coast city, Dr….
Honoring Our 2024 EMS & PEM Fellowship Graduates!
Let’s celebrate our EMS & PEM Fellows of 2024! Heather Renfro, MD, and Travis Goodloe, MD, both graduates of our EMS Fellowship, were honored at Houston’s The Federal Grill. In recognition of their achievements, Dr. Renfro and Dr. Goodloe were…
Celebrating Safely: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother’s Fourth of July Safety Tips on Heat & Water
EM Vice Chair of Education & Assistant Dean for Educational Programs at UTHealth Houston, Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH recently appeared on KPRC2 Houston News to discuss essential safety tips for celebrating the Fourth of July. Click on the image below for…
Celebrating Dr. Anil Menon: Advancing Space Medicine with Landmark Publications
We are proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of NASA astronaut and UTHealth Houston Department of Emergency Medicine Adjunct Faculty member Anil Menon, MD, MPH. Dr. Menon has co-authored two ground breaking Nature publications in the field of Space Medicine. Dr. Menon’s…
Dr. Mandy Hill Recognized by UCSF CAPS for Outstanding Work!
We are excited to announce that our esteemed EM Professor and Director of Population Health, Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH has been spotlighted by the UCSF CAPS Development Core and Visiting Professor Program for June. Dr. Hill is a dedicated member…
Future Healthcare Heroes in Action! Our SHPEP Students rocked the IO & Intubation Workshop
We were honored to host an IO & Intubation Workshop via the McGovern Medical School SIM Center for our visiting SHPEP Students! A big shoutout goes to EM Vice Chair of Education, Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH along with PGY1s Mahmoud…
A Toast to Our Graduates: Recap of the 2024 EM Roast at House of Blues
We recently held our annual EM Roast to honor the graduating Class of 2024. The event took place at Houston’s iconic House of Blues – Foundation Room, creating a perfect backdrop for an evening of laughter and celebration! Our gracious…
Spotlight: Dr. Schulz & EMS Fellows show their strength at IRONMAN North American Championship!
We are thrilled to share the outstanding contributions of our UTHealth Houston EMS Fellowship team at this year’s Memorial Hermann IRONMAN: Texas race. This event, designated as the IRONMAN North American Championship, was not only a pivotal moment for IRONMAN…
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…