Preparing for Injury Beyond Earth: EM Faculty & Collaborators Publish Spaceflight Training Study
New case report highlights how emergency care inside a spacesuit could shape future astronaut safety protocols As human space exploration expands, preparing for medical emergencies beyond Earth is critical. A newly published case report in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine highlights…
The Wild Side of Emergency Medicine: Tox & ID at the Houston Zoo
Where Medicine Meets the Wild: EM Residents Explore Tox & ID at the Houston Zoo An immersive Toxicology & Infectious Disease learning experience beyond the classroom Emergency Medicine education stepped outside the lecture hall and into the wild as residents…
Keeping Houston Running: UTH-EM’s Role at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
EM Team Stands Ready at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon A behind-the-scenes look at how UTHealth Emergency Medicine helped keep runners safe On January 11th, runners and spectators gathered in downtown Houston for the annual Chevron Houston Marathon weekend. More…
A Year Powered by People & Purpose: Reflecting on 2025
As we wrap up 2025, it’s the perfect moment to look back on a year defined by collaboration, togetherness, and meaningful achievement. From clinical excellence and education to research, innovation, and community engagement, 2025 was filled with milestones that showcase…
Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Workplace!
Finding Time to Celebrate During a Busy Season Because the strongest teams connect beyond the shift As the year comes to a close, our department is taking a moment to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the season together. While the ED…
Space Health Leaders Gather at UTH for High-Impact Summit
Dr. Kris Lehnhardt joins international experts to discuss training, readiness, and the future of human health beyond Earth. Advancing research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and health solutions for long‑duration spaceflight The International Space Medicine Summit convened international leaders in human health, spaceflight…
Dr. Cooper Helps Drive UTH’s Latest AI Advancement in Cardiac Care
AI Breakthrough in Heart Attack Detection Landmark international study shows improved STEMI accuracy and fewer false activations UTH-EM Associate Professor Benjamin Cooper, MD, MEd, contributed to a major international study demonstrating that an AI platform, Queen of Hearts by Powerful…
Advancing Patient Safety: Drs. Okere & Perry-Smith Lead Workshop at HMF Symposium
Patient Safety in Action at HMF Research Symposium Drs. Okere and Perry-Smith Lead Workshop on Quality Assurance and Safety Culture Drs. Jacqueline Okere and Felisha Perry-Smith presented their workshop, “B. M&Ms! A Blueprint for a Quality Assurance Program to Nurture…
Empowering the Community: UTH-EM CORE Hosts CPR & AED Workshop
UTH-EM CORE X West Orem YMCA Community CPR Training Empowering Our Community With Lifesaving CPR Skills UTH-EM CORE partnered with the West Orem YMCA to deliver hands-only CPR and AED education to community members, reinforcing our department’s commitment to accessible,…
Advancing Collaboration: Dr. Nick Heft Represents Space Medicine Program at FAID
EM’s Space Medicine Program at French-American Innovation Days Showcasing Excellence in Space Medicine, Research, and International Partnerships UTHealth Houston’s Space Medicine program was proudly represented at the French-American Innovation Days (FAID). Nicolas Heft, MD, Fellowship Director, shared our department’s research…