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Safeguarding Triathletes

Associate Professor of Management, Policy & Community Health, Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of Triathlon and all related multisport, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization.
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Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Erika Koelpin, RN, MPH

In May 2024, Erika Koelpin completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and completed her practicum with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE).
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Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Shay Olaifa

Shay Olaifa, a sophomore at Rice University, is majoring in political science with a minor in politics, law, and social thought. She discovered UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE) through the inaugural Community Health Practicum hosted by Rice University School of Social Sciences Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program.
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2024 Archer Fellows Head to Washington DC

Four UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students were selected as 2024 Archer Fellows: Amber Barrow, Stephany Bauer, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Lawrence Robinson. While still early in their fellowship, we connected with each UTHealth Houston School of Public Health fellow to learn what they look forward to during their time in DC and are eager to hearing more about their experiences with the Archer Fellowship.
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Robyn Stassen's public health degree and personal experience drive her research on heat and pregnancy

Growing up in a small town in Minnesota with a severe lack of sex education, Robyn Stassen couldn't have known that one day she would be teaching at a large university in a big Texas city and publishing research on pregnancy and heat-related illnesses.
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Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research

Cardiovascular health behaviors and overall cardiovascular health were directly associated with adolescent brain development and cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research published recently in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity.
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10th Year of Annual UT PRIDE Survey Continues to Provide Critical Information on Unique Risks Faced by LGBTQ+ Groups in Texas

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the annual UT PRIDE Survey, which was initially designed by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers to assess tobacco use and nicotine addiction among LGBTQ+ identified individuals.
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Dangerous work, unmet health care needs add up to more deaths, negative health outcomes for Texas shrimpers, according to UTHealth Houston research

A dangerous work environment and limited access to health care are related to higher death rates and negative health outcomes among Texas shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.
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Ghosh Inducted as a 2024 Fellow of the American Statistical Association

Professor Samiran Ghosh, PhD, has been inducted as a 2024 fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), a prestigious distinction for statisticians who advance the field of statistical science.
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UTHealth Houston earns five 2024 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards

UTHealth Houston has been honored with five prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards, marking a significant achievement in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
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Safeguarding Triathletes

Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Erika Koelpin, RN, MPH

Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Shay Olaifa

2024 Archer Fellows Head to Washington DC

Robyn Stassen's public health degree and personal experience drive her research on heat and pregnancy

Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research

10th Year of Annual UT PRIDE Survey Continues to Provide Critical Information on Unique Risks Faced by LGBTQ+ Groups in Texas

Dangerous work, unmet health care needs add up to more deaths, negative health outcomes for Texas shrimpers, according to UTHealth Houston research

Ghosh Inducted as a 2024 Fellow of the American Statistical Association

UTHealth Houston earns five 2024 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards

Dissertation Defense by Jessica N. Wise, MPH: Political Economy And National Health Status: A Comparative Systems Approach

Thesis Presentation by J.M. Yang, BBA: Prediction of Physical Activity Among Park Visitors Observed at Baytown Area Parks

Dissertation Defense by Jo Ann Monroy, MPH: COVID-19 Adverse Health Outcomes Among Essential Workers in Harris County, TX

Thesis Presentation by Ann Vo, MS: The Effectiveness of Machine Learning Models in Stroke Prediction

The (Bike) Trail to Health and Economic Prosperity

The Covid-19 Pandemic as a Source of Workplace Innovation by Hospital and Nursing Home Workers

Thesis Presentation by Ashlynn Ruleman,BS: A Qualitative Assessment of College Students' Use of Tobacco and Cannabis for Cessation

Dissertation Defense by Andi Liu, MPH: Molecular Epidemiology and Bioinformatics Approaches to Unravel Alzheimer's Disease

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Jesse Gavin, MA: Association Between Distress and Corporate Wellness Program Utilization: A Cross