Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Scott Patlovich, DrPH, is no stranger to difficult situations. The very nature of his job in Environmental Health and Safety at UTHealth Houston has him responding to emergencies when everyone else is running away.
Nhu Nguyen always knew she loved helping people, and medicine always seemed like the logical career choice. However, it wasn’t until she met her best friend during her freshman year of college that public health became not only an educational option to pursue, but also a viable career choice.
For Alondra Melendez, her love of science and anatomy began as a patient in her pediatrician’s office. Growing up the rural community of Brookshire, Texas, she suffered from severe asthma and allergies, which caused her to need monthly doctor’s visits.
A devoted professor and researcher, Andrew Springer, DrPH, has been named a 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award recipient.
