David Lakey
@DavidLakey_MD
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Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, UT System. Texas Health Commissioner 2007-15. Opinions expressed are my own, and not necessarily those of UT System.
Austin, TX
Joined October 2017
Building a healthier Texas takes bold action, and we’re in it for the long haul. From clear career pathways in schools to residency slots in rural areas, data-driven solutions aim to ensure Texans get the care they need. @DavidLakey_MD talks Texas Health Improvement Network's
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A health and economic priority for Texas and beyond, @UTTRC4’s $18M fuels trauma research across UT institutions, advancing care for civilians and military alike. https://t.co/MpLjB4Fd9i
#YearInReview #April2024
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Created in 2019 by the 86th #txlege, the UT System-administered Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium is making significant strides in improving and expanding access to children’s mental health services. One standout initiative, TCHATT, now covers over 75% of Texas students,
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Trauma is the leading cause of death and permanent disability for persons younger than 44 years. Together, we will transform trauma care on both the battlefield and the civilian sector. #TraumaCare #txlege @UTSystem
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WATCH: @DavidLakey_MD discusses TRC4’s mission and how we help fund critical research to prevent loss of life during traumatic injuries. @utsystem @UTTyler
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During today's #UTSInnovates Summit, UT System's @DavidLakey_MD highlighted the tremendous impact of our health enterprise – the seventh largest employer of physicians in the U.S. – and, alongside @UTTRC4, its significance to advancing health and trauma care in Texas. #txlege
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Registration is OPEN for the 2025 UT System Trauma Research Symposium Register Here: https://t.co/TLxB5vJPce The event will bring together individuals from across the @UTSystem and the @DeptofDefense to exchange ideas and build new professional partnerships. #UTSTRS2025
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Patients, caregivers and non-profit organizations are invited to join discussions, share innovations and tackle key challenges to enhance brain disease treatment and advance brain research at the UT Brain Research Summit November 18-19 in Austin, TX: https://t.co/ciYISyj9RC
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#txlege allocated $$ last session to expand mobile health units. Almost half of Tx counties are designated maternity care deserts & health professional shortage areas--mobile units are critical to expand access to necessary healthcare. https://t.co/mUMtc7K0qM via @TexasTribune
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A huge thank you to Dr. Charles Cox and his team for a successful 2024 third quarter advisory board meeting at UTHealth Houston @McGovernMed ! Your leadership and support are invaluable in advancing trauma research and education within the @UTSystem ! 📸: Dr. Ronald Stewart
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SAVE THE DATE: Make plans to join us Feb. 10-11, 2025, for the 2nd annual UT System Trauma Research Symposium. The symposium brings together experts from across the UT System and the @DeptofDefense to exchange new ideas and to build new professional partnerships. @utsystem
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Last week we celebrated our grand opening! 🎊 Thank you to all of those who joined us as we enter this new exciting chapter! Check out our new space: https://t.co/TKCfEZ8Ci1
#TheEarlierTheBetter #SPHinAustin @UTHealthHouston @UTHealthSPH @DonnaHowardTX
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Important points by @DavidLakey_MD on how prevention of #mentalhealth concerns can come via supports not typically considered mental health interventions at all, such as evidence-based home visiting programs and other family-centered approaches. #TXlege @K8MurphysLaw
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Less than 5 mins to access UT medical care! Thanks to UT System-administered TCHATT, Texas pediatricians can connect to UT institutions to guide them on how to best serve the mental health needs of Texas children. "There's a number that directs you to the medical school in the
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UT System-led TCHATT is reshaping children's mental health care thanks to historic support from the #txlege – connecting high-risk youth to top care, helping ISDs assess behavioral health needs, leveraging UT institution expertise for lasting impact. Learn more:
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🗓️ Mark your calendars! Registration is open for the UT Systemwide Brain Research Summit on Nov. 18-19 in Austin. Connect with leading UT experts, explore groundbreaking advancements and dive into the future of brain research. Plus, a powerful keynote from @UTHealthHouston
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Thanks to support from the #TxLege and UT Regents, the UT System’s @UTTRC4 awarded $18M to UT institutions this year to advance research, product development and care for wounded warriors and civilians alike. https://t.co/MpLjB4Fd9i
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We're thrilled to have officially open the doors to our new space yesterday! 🎉 Thanks to all who joined us as we begin this next chapter and continue empowering the next generation of #publichealth experts! #SPHinAustin @DavidLakey_MD @utsphaustin @UTHealthSPH @DonnaHowardTX
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WATCH: David Lakey, MD, discusses TRC4’s mission and how we help fund critical research to prevent loss of life during traumatic injuries. @utsystem @uthealtheasttx
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Come meet us at booth #325 and discover how the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) is dedicated to advancing trauma care in the U.S. #MHSRS2024 #MilitaryResearch @UTSystem @MilitaryHealth
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