The Dangers of Overhydration: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother’s Insights on Water Toxicity with FORTUNE Well.
In a recent interview with FORTUNE Well, EM’s Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH shed light on the critical issue of overhydration, following actress Brooke Shields’ unfortunate experience with a stroke triggered by excessive water consumption. Dr. Fairbrother highlights the importance of…
EM’s Dr. Robert Lapus Sheds Light on Marching Band Injuries in recent UPI Feature
Robert Lapus, MD who currently serves as our Co-Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston shined as an expert guest in the recent article, “Marching Band Injuries Strike a Sour Note in Emergency Rooms” for United Press International (UPI)…
Making Connections: UTHealth Houston’s EM Family Grows with New Faces!
In a spirit of camaraderie and celebration, the Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston warmly embraced its newest Faculty, Fellows, and Hospitalists at The Bumpy Pickle. Our current Faculty, Residents, and Staff seized this wonderful opportunity to get to know…
Empowering Global Health: UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine’s Impactful Presence at UTMB Global Health Symposium
We’re proud to share the outstanding contributions made by members and affiliates of our Emergency Medicine department at the 2023 UTMB Global Health Symposium. Hannah Smith, MD presented “Effects of a Novel Virtual Year-Long Cross-Cultural Ultrasound Curriculum in Ghana” on…
Let’s get Moving! Join us for our “Walk with a Doc” event this Friday, October 20th
Looking to kickstart a healthier lifestyle and make positive strides towards a better you? Would you like to have an enjoyable walk at your own pace, with the opportunity to have your health-related questions answered by local physicians? Look no…
Texas Army National Guard’s State Surgeon, Dr. Scott Bier, and Colleagues Inspire & Inform at EM’s Thursday Conference
Scott Bier, MD, a veteran of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade and the current State Surgeon for the Texas Army National Guard, shared his experiences and insights with our Faculty & Residents. Dr Bier, CPT Jessica Rousseau, MD and UTHealth’s…
EM Faculty & Residents Shine at this year’s ACEP Scientific Assembly in Philly!
Our EM Faculty & Residents had an awesome experience at this year’s ACEP Scientific Assembly in Philadelphia! The event was filled with learning, recognition, and camaraderie, making it a memorable occasion for our esteemed team. We are thrilled to…
Bridging borders: Emergency Medicine Faculty & Residents Impart TBI Expertise in Vietnam
Through a Global Health Equity grant from the China Medical Board Foundation, a few of our esteemed Emergency Medicine Faculty and Residents from UTHealth Houston traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam to teach Excellence in Prehospital Injury Care (EPIC)-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)….
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Libby Liu and Dr. Hashim Zaidi Honored with Core Values Awards
We are delighted to announce that two members of our department have received prestigious recognition at the recent Harris Health System Medical Staff Emergency Medicine Faculty Appreciation Event. Dr. Libby Liu, PA was selected as the Advanced Practice Provider Winner,…
Dr. Gowri Stevens Shines in KHOU-11’s “Health Matters” Segment
In a recent “Health Matters” segment on KHOU-11, UTHealth Houston Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Gowri Stevens, MD demonstrated the life-saving potential of our youngest first responders by learning to perform CPR. Dr. Stevens used our innovative Mobile Simulation Training Unit…