In the media, September 2026
The Department of Pediatrics was honored to host UTHealth Houston alumnus Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, (5th from right above with colleagues from the Violence and Injury Prevention Research Center, VIPR) at a Grand Rounds (external link) on September 3. This…
UT Physicians features Rupa Mahadevan, MD: Eat the rainbow: Nutritional benefits of colorful food
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), July 14, 2026] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics Communications to discuss the possibilities. What…
Best wishes to Lisa de Ybarrondo, MD, FAAP
Celebrating 35 years of service to UTHealth Houston The General Academic Pediatrics Division hosted a come-and-go reception for Dr. De Ybarrondo on July 29, 2026. Dr. De Ybarrondo reconnected with colleagues and trainees from throughout her significant time as a…
UT Physicians features Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM, unpacking the benefits of youth soccer
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), June 10, 2026] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics Communications to discuss the possibilities. Soccer…
Sandy McKay, MD, discusses safety risks and prevention tips as electric bike and e-scooter injuries rise
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link)] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics Communications to discuss the possibilities. As the popularity of…
McGovern students complete first Culinary Medicine program
[as featured in The Insider (external link), March 25, 2026] Fourth-year students at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston participated in the inaugural presentation of the Culinary Medicine program March 17 in the Nourish Kitchen at UTHealth Houston School of…
In the media, May 2026
Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, highlighted by McGovern Medical School in Cookies for Heroes (pictured above). Michael Chang, MD, joined the Children at Risk podcast “Growing Up in America (external link)” to talk about childhood vaccines. Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, spoke…
Pediatrics honors, May 2026
At the organization’s request, Kanekal S. Gautham, MD, will serve a second term on the AAP PediaLink (external link) editorial board. Dr. Gautham will continue to provide educational leadership in this capacity following his 13-year service as the chair of…
2026 Pediatric Academic Societies posters
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Dancing without limits: CHOSeN clinic hosts sneaker ball
[As featured in The Insider, February 25, 2026] The Cooley University Life Center transformed during an ordinary evening Feb. 21 into a celebration of resilience, joy, and inclusion during a one-of-a-kind Sneaker Ball Prom for children and young adults living…