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…
In the media, June 2026
Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, featured in LinkedIn post (external link) by UTHealth Houston President Melina Kibbe, MD, recapping Healthcare Policy for Health Professionals Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, featured on UTHealth Houston social media (external link) honoring moms and mother figures…
5th Annual Firearm Injury and Prevention Conference: education + action
Gun violence remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., even among children. On Friday, June 5, the Department of Pediatrics hosted an important day of discussion and education focused on firearm injury prevention to change this statistic. The…
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…
Division name change: Community and General Pediatrics is now General Academic Pediatrics
In February 2026, the division known as Community and General Pediatrics officially became General Academic Pediatrics. This change reflects the division’s strategic evolution and better aligns their identity with their core mission in education, scholarly productivity, and academic leadership. Historically,…
In the media, March 2026
(external link) Wang Lab graduate research students Shannon Erhardt and Julianna Quinn were featured with medical students Paris Nix and Morgan Marsh in a video illustrating how research supports clinical care, posted on UTHealth Houston social media (external link). Mary…
In the media, February 2026
(external link) Mary Aitken, MD, was featured on UTHealth Houston social media (external link) in honor of National Pediatrics Day. Autumn Atkinson, MD, co-led a conversation for HCPLive (external link) entitled “Differentiating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, and Seborrheic Dermatitis.” Michael Chang, MD,…
In the media, January 2026
From podcasts to livestream interviews to online magazines and more, our Department is frequently asked to share expertise with a wide variety of media outlets. To learn more about these opportunities, email Department of Pediatrics Communications. Vershanna Morris, MD, (pictured…
In the Media, Sept 2025
Michael Chang, MD, (pictured) joined Houston Public Media’s show, Hello Houston (external link), to talk about back-to-school vaccines. Sandra McKay, MD, joined KHOU-TV Channel 11 (external link) to discuss what appointments you should schedule for your child before they go…
In the media, June 2025
Avichal Aggarwal, MD, spoke to HealthCentral (external link) about Still’s murmur in children. Michael Chang, MD, was listed as a source for an article in The Strategist (external link) about the best masks to wear for protection against viruses. Amalia…