In the UTHealth Newsroom
UTHealth nursing students pick Renae Schumann as teacher of the year
The graduating bachelor’s degree students of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing have elected area resident Renae R. Schumann, Ph.D., R.N., associate professor in the Department of Acute and Continuing Care, as this year’s winner of the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teacher Award in the undergraduate program.
Robert Hanks named McGovern Outstanding Teacher By UTHealth School of Nursing graduate students
The graduating students of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing have selected area resident Robert G. Hanks, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor of clinical nursing in the Department of Family Health, as recipient of the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teacher Award in the graduate program.
Children's Learning Institute to host inaugural bilingual research conference
On a daily basis, more than 90 different languages are spoken in the City of Houston, which recently eclipsed New York and Los Angeles as the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the United States. Given its cultural and linguistic diversity, Houston is the perfect location for the 2013 Inaugural Bilingual Research Conference, hosted by the Children’s Learning Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
UTHealth hosts panel discussion on adults living with autism
Four successful Houstonians will share their personal stories of living with an autism spectrum disorder at a panel discussion hosted by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
UTHealth Medical School dean announces department chair appointments
Giuseppe Colasurdo, M.D., dean of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, has announced the appointment of two new department chairs for the UTHealth Medical School.
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In the Media
Many medical practices not ADA accessible despite incentives
American Medical News, 05/13/2013More than two decades after President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, many physician practices are not truly accessible for disabled patients. UTHealth's Lex Frieden is quoted in this American Medical News article about ADA accessible medical practices.
El desafío que representa el síndrome de Asperger
Univision Channel 45, 05/13/2013Asperger syndrome shows slightly among children, making it difficult to diagnose but those who suffer from it have a high level of intelligence. Dr. Timothy Foster was interviewed for this Channel 45 news story about the syndrome.
Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk
Reuters Health , 05/13/2013Men who were exposed to Agent Orange chemicals used during the Vietnam War are at higher risk for life-threatening prostate cancer than unexposed veterans, researchers have found. UTHealth's Dr. Arnold Schecter was interviewed for this Reuters Health article about Agent Orange and dioxins associated with prostate cancer.
For dental work, sink your teeth into homework
Houston Chronicle, 05/11/2013UTHealth's Dr. Amy Ridall offers tips on choosing a qualified dentist in this Houston Chronicle story about dental implants and other cosmetic surgery.
Affordable Care Act's effects begin showing in Texas health care system
KTRK-TV Channel 13, 05/10/2013Health care changes are beginning and the federal government is giving Texas $10 million to help people apply for health insurance under the new Affordable Care Act. Some three-dozen Houston-area clinics will receive part of those funds.
