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‘UH Population Health’ to Advance Health Equity

WEBUH is currently working on 27 population health research grants totaling nearly $37 million. From National Institutes of Health-funded projects that aim to ensure the technology of …

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Building for the Future

WEBA big part of those plans was a new, state-of-the-art facility to support these future health care leaders. Now, that dream is finally a reality. Khator was joined on Oct. 26 by …

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PURSUING HEALTH EQUITY

WEBHOUSTON, Sept. 2020 – Slated to have a bold research agenda, a new national research center focused on removing health disparities in Houston’s underserved communities is …

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A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health

WEBBy Chris Stipes I Layout by Ben Corda. HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 – Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University …

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ART IS GOOD MEDICINE

WEBCombining art with traditional medicine is becoming standard practice and the impact on patients is significant. “Bedside concerts often result in a smile or a change in the way a …

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First Class Students

WEBThe UH College of Medicine received 1,728 applications for its first class of students, and 164 applicants were interviewed for the 30 available spots. An incredible 93% of the …

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Next-Gen Stroke Rehab: Robot at Home

WEB“The broader impact and commercial potential of this project is to advance national health by accelerating development, efficacy and use of brain-controlled robotic …

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Building a New Medical Reality

WEBEarlier this year, the College of Medicine became an official member of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. The first two classes of 60 medical …

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University of Houston Medical Students Celebrate Historic ‘Match …

WEBAt the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, medical students are celebrating their own version of March Madness – Match Day. These …

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Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Is About to Get Easier

WEBT he mortality for people with colorectal cancer is extremely high, making it the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in America. But Zhengwei Li, assistant professor of …

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Campus Involvement Key to UH Grads’ Success

WEBThe sounds of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé will take a backseat to another song May 8 – 11. “Pomp and Circumstance” will be the most popular tune at the University of …

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Passion for Caring

WEBR eflecting on her career as a public health educator, Olivette Brown, 60, takes pride in the time she spent advocating for the health of low-income women and children in public …

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Inaugural Class of Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates from …

WEBThe six new advanced degree nursing professionals, who were all practicing nurses before entering the program, will continue their careers focused on providing …

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FIRST LOOK, BIG STEP

WEBThe governor officially signed HB826 into law in May, establishing the city of Houston’s first medical school in nearly a half-century. However, the ceremonial bill …

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Making Sense of the Holiday Blues

WEBThe good news: Vincent has noticed students are becoming more and more open to the idea of getting help. With COVID-19 came a tremendous increase in mental health …

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