Department of Pediatrics in the media, October 2024


November 1, 2024

Astronaut Barratt joined Division meeting from space

Astronaut Michael Barratt, husband of Professor Michelle Barratt, MD, MPH, joined the October Community & General Pediatrics Division meeting from space.

The Department of Pediatrics Team is frequently called upon to share insight and expertise with the community through various media platforms. Here are the media highlights from last month:

  • Michelle Barratt, MD, MPH, was interviewed by PaperCity Magazine about how she and her husband Michael Barratt, who is a NASA astronaut currently serving on SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission, navigate through his absences during their long marriage.
  • Michael Chang, MD, was interviewed by Health.com about what vaccines you should get during the fall season.
  • Misti Ellsworth, MD, was featured in a Twitter/X post celebrating the publishing of the book she edited with Luis Ostrosky, MD, from the School of Public Health.
  • Ricardo Mosquera, MD, and CMHH Pediatric Pulmonary Division ranked#18 by Newsweek.
  • Susan Pacheco, MD, spoke to Consumer Reports about how daily disinfectant wipes may contain chemicals that can be harmful for children.
  • Kristine O’Connor, MD, went on Univision Houston Channel 45 to talk about Halloween food safety tips for parents.
  • Amalia Guardiola, MD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about safe sleep.