Group of professionals at front of lecture hall
September 9, 2026

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…


Large group of people, many wearing bright orange, on steps in conference center
May 22, 2026

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…


Flyer with LoneStar LEND logo and event information
May 4, 2026

Upcoming events, May 2026

For happenings beyond this month, visit the Events page in SharePoint (external link) and extend the “To” date. New clinical research course begins May 6 Health Care Quality and Safety course, led by Eric J. Thomas, MD, MPH, FACP, will…