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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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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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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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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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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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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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Through A New Lens

WebMyopia, commonly referred to as “nearsightedness,” is a condition that occurs when the eye grows too long, causing objects in the distance to appear blurry. And while we have …

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UH COLLEGE OF MEDICINE JOINS TMC

WebUH was named a TMC member institution in 2009 while the UH College of Pharmacy has been a member since 1980. But this is a significant milestone for the new College of …

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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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THE BATTLE AGAINST C.DIFF

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that within a month of diagnosis, 1 in 11 people over age 65 died of a health care-associated C. diff infection. Garey reports …

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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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Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Is About to Get Easier

WebEarly detection is especially important for populations disproportionately affected by the disease. African Americans have a 20% higher likelihood of getting colorectal cancer and …

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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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Campus Involvement Key to UH Grads’ Success

WebOn Saturday, May 11, 22 aspiring physicians will receive their degrees from the college. Another historic moment is the first class of Doctor of Nursing Practice students …

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