Stephen Laman, DDS, assistant professor @UTSDHouston, and his wife, Melinda, cruised through Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland this summer. Highlights: Wittenberg, Berlin Wall, Prague, and Dresden. #UTHealthHouston #ManyFacesGoPlaces

Fifteen years ago, while walking to his car after a workout at the gym, Robert Brown, now 71, suddenly felt violently ill. He was rushed to the emergency room. See how care at #UTHealthHouston gave Robert hope after years of unexplained cardiac struggles

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This summer, six college students joined #UTHealthHouston’s first-ever Human Relations internship program. From Payroll & Benefits to Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and HR Innovation, they tackled real projects, learned from mentors, and redefined what it means to work in HR.

Moving from a childhood dream of “mad scientist” experiments to cancer research, alumna Kendra Carmon, PhD ’08, now develops therapies to destroy cancer cells at @MDA_UTHGrad and @McGovernMed. Read how scholarships helped make her journey possible:

Belinda Hernandez, PhD, assistant professor of health promotion and behavioral sciences at @UTHealthSPH, explored the West on a family road trip early this summer.Her and her family visited four famous national parks during their trip —White Sands, Grand Canyon, Arches, and Zion.

A child’s first book can launch a lifetime of learning. Thanks to a generous $100,000 gift, @CenterPoint is helping expand @ReachOutandRead — a program of the Children’s Learning Institute at @McGovernMed — to bring early literacy resources to even more families across Texas.

Around the university, employees and students are stepping up to strengthen their teams and serve their community with volunteer efforts that build connections and make a difference far beyond campus walls. #UTHealthHouston #CommunityImpact #VolunteerHouston #TeamworkInAction

Michael Chang, MD, pediatric infectious disease expert with #UTHealthHouston, says now is the time for a back-to-school checkup. Make sure asthma and diabetes are under control and that your child is up to date on vaccines. Measles cases are rising in Texas. #BacktoSchool

We are excited to welcome incoming president Melina R. Kibbe, MD, to UTHealth Houston. In a message to the university, Dr. Kibbe shares her vision to build on a legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical care. See her full message here:

Chris Kasavich, MBA, assistant vice president of Development at UTHealth Houston, and his family just got back from some time exploring the Pacific Northwest. While in Washington, they checked two national parks off their list: Olympic and North Cascades. #ManyFacesGoPlaces

Despite Fort Bend County’s overall prosperity, a new health assessment reveals major gaps in access to mental health services and prenatal care. Thousands are affected across this growing, diverse community. Read more:

Today the @utsystem Board of Regents made it official: Melina R. Kibbe, MD, is the next president of UTHealth Houston. Read the official announcement:.

The #UTHealthHouston Pediatrics and Injury Prevention team joined the 4th annual @LamarCISD #BackToSchool Block Party to help families kick off the school year safely. From bike helmet fittings to water rescue demos, our team shared essential safety tips with the community.

At just 3 months old, Lucas had minimally invasive surgery for a rare skull condition, sagittal craniosynostosis, thanks to early detection and expert care at #UTHealthHouston. Now he’s thriving, running, playing, and inspiring future research to help kids like him. #Pediatrics

Hurricane season is here. Preparation matters. Scott Patlovich, DrPH, at #UTHealthHouston, shares what to do:.✔️ Have food, water, and medications ready.✔️ Charge your devices.✔️ Use generators outside only. 🧡 Plan ahead. Stay safe.

Space medicine isn’t just for astronauts. At #UTHealthHouston, Drs. Bentley Bobrow and Kris Lehnhardt are leading one of the most applied space medicine programs in the country — using AI, printable skin grafts, and virtual tools to improve care on Earth and in deep space.

Past experiences inspired Yiming Cai, a PhD student at @MDA_UTHGrad, to dedicate his career to cancer research and bring hope to patients. A scholarship is easing his financial burden and strengthening his confidence in pursuing his mission. Read more:

Donning scrubs & a safari hat, Amy Ridall, DDS, PhD, MS, along with other @UTSDHouston staff and alumni, embarked on an adventure of a lifetime this summer along the Chobe River in Botswana. The group enjoyed a dental continuing education course and a wildlife photography safari.

Scout, Jem, and Birdie have made the most of their summer with plenty of pool time, sunbathing sessions, and a hot dog party that had tails wagging. These campus pups are rested, recharged, and counting down the days until our amazing students return to #UTHealthHouston.

“Now I wake up every day and feel better. I’m Kiara again.”.After years of painful symptoms, Kiara Bess found hope at #UTHealthHouston. With care from Swati Pradeep, DO, she received treatment for two rare neurological conditions while pregnant. Read more: