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The UTH EM CORE program focuses on empowering our communities and equipping them with knowledge about a variety of emergency preparedness topics. The current primary focus lies in CPR and AED training, with a goal to improve bystander CPR and AED use in neighborhoods with historically low rates-many of which are also in lower-socioeconomic areas and are at higher risk for poor health outcomes.

Through the grant-funded Community Health Initiated Research Project, UTH EM CORE has partnered with the City of Houston and YMCA of Greater Houston to provide hands-only CPR and AED training at various community sites.

Upcoming Dates & Locations

  • February 23, 2026: Sagemont Community Center – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • February 26, 2026: Spring Branch ISD Simulation Day @ TBD
    • Additional session dates will be listed as they become available-

Volunteer Sign-up Section

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the educational instruction portion of the sessions.

  • Each session is approximately 1.5 hours in length.
  • Volunteers must be BLS certified to participate.

Questions?

Dr. Renee C. Johnson

Dr. Renee C. Johnson, MD

Department of Emergency Medicine

Contact Dr. Johnson

Thank you for considering lending your time and skills to help save lives! Every effort you make through UTH CORE strengthens our community and brings us closer to a healthier, safer Houston.

Caring for our communities is at the CORE of what we do!