In the Media, May 2025
Michelle Ruda, MD, Associate Professor and Director, Child Safety and Integrated Care Division, talked to Parents about what to teach children to avoid dangers. The story was picked up by Yahoo! Life.
Kimberly Ellison, PhD, Assistant Professor, Children’s Learning Institute, joined FOX 26 News to talk about the increase of autism diagnosis due to more awareness and available resources.
Susan Wootton, MD, Professor, Infectious Diseases, talked to the Houston Landing about low vaccination rates and the impact of measles in the Houston-area.
Michael Chang, MD, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Consumer Reports about whether parents should opt for their children to get the measles vaccine sooner than recommended.
- Dr. Chang was also a featured guest on the Growing Up in America podcast, produced by Children at Risk, to give an update on the measles outbreak.
Christopher Codispoti, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Allergy and Immunology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about how allergies impact gut health.
Katherine Velez, MD, Staff Physician, Endocrinology, joined Univision Houston Channel 45 to talk about ways parents can help their children with diabetes.
María Gabriela “Gaby” Segura, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases, was a featured guest on the Growing Up in America podcast to discuss the rise in pertussis (whooping cough) and how vaccine hesitancy is fueling outbreaks.
