Epidemiology Thanksgiving Luncheon | |
We recently celebrated a fantastic Thanksgiving luncheon filled with joy and gratitude, and we also had the pleasure of sharing potlucks and other special events at our regional campuses. Thank you all for an incredible year, and here's to many more wonderful moments together! Check out the photos on our Flickr page. | |
EPIDEMIOLOGY FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS | |
Impact of Vaping Prevention Program on High School Students | |
A pilot study in Ontario, Canada, evaluated the 'CATCH My Breath' (CMB) vaping prevention curriculum among high school students. The study, co-authored by Professor Steven Kelder, PhD, found a significant increase in students' knowledge about the risks of vaping and a reduction in the perception that most high school students vape. However, there were no significant changes in students' intentions to vape, with similar results for both genders.
These findings represent the first pre/post-evaluation data for a vaping education program delivered to high school students in Canada. The CMB curriculum, adapted for Canadian schools, shows promise in reducing youth vaping.
Implementing effective prevention programs like CMB at the high school level can significantly enhance students' understanding of the risks associated with vaping and alter their perceptions, potentially curbing the onset of vaping behaviors. You can read more about the pilot study results here.
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Hypertension Risk in Adolescents Reduced with Adequate Sleep | |
Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.
Recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the research revealed that adolescents had a 37% lower risk of developing incidents of high blood pressure by meeting healthy sleep patterns and underscoring the importance of adequate sleep behavior. The research further explored the impact of environmental factors potentially impacting sleep. Assistant Professor Augusto Ferreira De Moraes, PhD, is the first author of the study. Additional authors included Marcus Vinicius Nascimento-Ferreira, PhD, with the Universidade Federal do Tocantins; and School of Public Health faculty Ethan Hunt, PhD, assistant professor in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences; and Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, regional dean in Austin and professor in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences.
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Children at Risk Honors Faculty with Prestigious Awards
Children at Risk celebrated 35 years of advocacy at their annual Accolades luncheon, The Texas Academy Awards of Child Advocacy in Houston.
Epidemiology Professor Steven Kelder, PhD, and Executive Board Member of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) was honored as the Child Advocate of the Year and Regional Dean and Professor Deanna M. Hoelscher, PhD, received the award for Outstanding Non-Profit Researcher.
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Uniting for Health: CCHC Meeting Tackles Critical Public Health Issues
The Cameron County Hispanic Cohort research meeting on November 14-15 at the School of Public Health Brownsville campus brought together leading experts to tackle pressing health issues such as diabetic retinopathy, severe obesity, and cardiometabolic disease.
This collaborative event was pivotal in advancing innovative research, fostering essential partnerships, and driving impactful solutions to improve public health, particularly for vulnerable and understudied populations.
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EPIDEMIOLOGY STUDENT NEWS | |
School of Public Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services collaborate for new job training program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health will partner with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue successful careers in public service, particularly in health and human services.
Over the next three years, this partnership will focus on developing a pipeline of students trained to enter the public service sector. Through paid internships and entry-level positions, students will gain valuable experience and contribute to the advancement of medicine, public health, and social services.
You can read more about the new partnership here.
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Students Learning Field Methods in Epidemiology | Students were hard at work learning hands-on about data collection during the Epi 2 class field day experience, led by Assistant Professor Heather Essigmann, PhD. | | |
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ASHG Annual Meeting, Denver, CO
Epidemiology Assistant Professor Zeynep Coban Akdemir, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow Archana Rai, PhD, and doctoral students Iman Egab, MPH, and Jiaoyang Xu, MPH, presented their work at the American Society of Human Genetics 2024 Annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
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EPI EXAM JAM
Tuesday, December 3
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
RAS Building, 6th floor lobby
Join us for the Epi Exam Jam on the 6th-floor lobby at the RAS Building. We will be designing and decorating puzzles for Texas Children's Hospital and will have snacks, goodies, and more!
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UTHealth Houston
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 3
Join us for the upcoming UTHealth Houston Giving Day on Tuesday, December 3.
Your generosity in support of the many faces of UTHealth Houston will advance our pursuits of learning, discovery, and healing, which will change lives throughout our communities.
For More Information:
UTHealth Houston Giving Day
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UTHealth Houston
Fun Fest!
Wednesday, December 4
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cooley Life Center
7440 Cambridge Street
Come celebrate the spirit of community and tradition at the UTHealth Houston Fun Fest!
Join us for carnival games, food, music, group photo booths, selfie stations, cookie decorating, dancing, and more. During check-in, UTHealth Houston students, faculty, and staff will receive three food tickets: one for a turkey leg, one for mac and cheese, and one for churros. Your UTHealth Houston ID badge is your free ticket to Fun Fest!
For More Information &
Shuttle Information: Link
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Fuel Up for Finals - Coffee Truck
Wednesday, December 4
8:00 am-Noon
RAS Deck
Join the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Services as we prepare for the Fall 2024 Finals Week!
Stop by the RAS Patio Deck, grab a cup of Ella Coffee, and get a chance to connect with your peers to prepare for your Final Exams!
More information here.
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The Cupboard
Student Food Bank
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Wednesday, December 11
Thursday, December 12
Noon - 2:00 pm
The Cupboard is a no-cost food resource
for students who may
need assistance.
Location: SPH Building, Basement
Email: TheCupboard@uth.tmc.edu
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Spring 2025 Graduation Application Opens December 1
If you are a degree-seeking student (MPH, MS, DrPH, PhD) planning to graduate during the spring 2025 semester, please click the link, and follow the steps in the graduation guide to complete the requirements by the designated deadlines.
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Calling all Epidemiology alums! Epi in the News would like to include alum updates and news to feature in our monthly spotlight! Please email Jana Satterwhite, Communications Specialist, to be considered for our upcoming newsletters. | Reminder: For more information on how to handle media requests, see the UTHealth Houston HOOP policy here. If you are contacted by the media, please call the UTHealth Houston Media Relations team on the hotline, 713-500-3030 - someone is available 24/7. Deb Lake is the designated School of Public Health contact. Always choose to call the hotline for immediate assistance. | |
SUBMISSIONS AND NEWSLETTER DEADLINE | |
All campuses are encouraged to submit items for consideration for the monthly Epi newsletter. Please feel free to submit your items to sphehges@uth.tmc.edu. | | | | |
