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…
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…