News Archive
Family Medicine Journal
When the Difficult Patient Was Me
April 25, 2022
Fox 26 Houston
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
April 24, 2022
University of Houston
Collaborating to Conquer Loneliness Amid Pandemic
April 20, 2022
University of Houston
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Telemedicine Usage Persist During Pandemic
April 13, 2022
University of Houston
Passion for Caring: Three New UH Health Clinics are Improving Lives
March 29, 2022
Houston Chronicle
A legacy of racism in the health care system is hurting patients, new research shows
March 27, 2022
ABC News, Channel 13
Loss of COVID-19 funding for federal program could have ripple effects on Texas Health care systems
March 25, 2022
4Sight Health
Overcoming Medical Orthodoxy (Part 2): Reinventing Medical Education
March 24, 2022
The Daily Cougar
‘They’re not helpless’: UH College of Medicine’s Household Centered Care program helps communities face-to-face
March 23, 2022
University of Houston
Coming Full Circle: UH Alumnus Returns to Join UH College of Medicine Founding Faculty
March 2, 2022
University of Houston College of Medicine
Q & A with UH College of Medicine’s Assistant Dean of Diversity and Outreach
February 14, 2022
University of Houston College of Medicine
STEM RISE 2022: UH Medical Students Step Up to Mentor Third Ward Students
February 11, 2022
Houston Chronicle
COVID Help Desk: Should we still wear masks as the omicron wave subsides?
February 10, 2022
Univision, Channel 45
Universidad de Houston implementa medidas para combatir el covid-19
February 1, 2022
Yahoo! Finance
'We need to continue masking in schools,' doctor urges
January 19, 2022
University of Houston
New Doctor Joins UH College of Medicine Direct Primary Care
January 10, 2022
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
Pediatric COVID infections rising
January 4, 2022
University of Houston College of Medicine
UH Medical Students Bring Home Wins
December 15, 2021
Yahoo! Finance
Prepare as much as possible for a COVID-19 surge, says doctor
December 13, 2021
University of Houston
Building a Medical School Pipeline
December 2, 2021
ABC News
To stop omicron and other variants, US must help vaccinate the world: ANALYSIS
December 1, 2021
IndiaSpend
Explained: Why It Took 54 Years For A Malaria Vaccine
November 19, 2021
Houston Chronicle
House: Houston ISD will consider lifting mask mandate after holidays
November 15, 2021
University of Houston
STEM RISE: New Partnership Provides Research Opportunities to Third Ward Students
November 15, 2021
University of Houston
M.D. Anderson Foundation Gifts $1M to University of Houston for Endowed Professorship in Medicine
November 15, 2021
Univision, Channel 45
¿Qué debo saber sobre la clínica en el suroeste de Houston enfocada en personas sin seguro médico?
November 11, 2021
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
New UH College of Medicine clinic aims to help uninsured, close health disparity gap
November 11, 2021
Univision, Channel 45
Abre sus puertas en Houston clínica de atención primaria para quienes no tienen un seguro médico
November 11, 2021
KHOU, Channel 11 (CBS)
UH College of Medicine opens primary care clinic for the uninsured
November 11, 2021
University of Houston
Poverty, Racism and the Public Health Crisis in America
November 11, 2021
University of Houston
Now Open: UH College of Medicine Direct Primary Care Clinic for the Uninsured
November 10, 2021
Washington Post
Unvaccinated Texans 40 times as likely to die of covid as those fully vaccinated in 2021, study says
November 9, 2021
University of Houston
Building a New Medical Reality: Governor Abbott and others attend exclusive preview of the new UH College of Medicine building
November 5, 2021
Houston Public Media
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses need for more doctors in Houston at new UH College of Medicine
November 4, 2021
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
New UH College of Medicine building opening in 2022
November 3, 2021
University of Houston
UH Medical Student Selected for National AIM Scholarship
October 22, 2021
Fox 26 Houston
BBB says Medical Waivers for COVID-19 shots are being sold online
September 25, 2021
Houston Chronicle
'Don't Be Bullied' anti-vaccination mandate billboard spotted along Houston's I-45
September 24, 2021
CBS News
CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster for older Americans and people at high-risk of disease
September 23, 2021
University of Houston
Showcasing the Intersection of Arts and Medicine
September 20, 2021
CBS News
Los Angeles school board votes to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for students 12 and older
September 9, 2021
Houston Chronicle
Student COVID cases nearly double across Texas in one week
September 4, 2021
Caller Times
As COVID-19 surges in Texas, more people are postponing preventive care
September 3, 2021
Yahoo!
A large prevalence rate of the virus is going to affect everyone: Doctor
September 3, 2021
FOX 26 Houston
UH working to diversify the medical field
August 26, 2021
MARTHASTEWART.COM
Which Skin Conditions Might Be a Sign of Poor Gut Health?
August 23, 2021
Houston Chronicle
As neighboring school districts cope with growing COVID cases, HISD prepares for first day back
August 23, 2021
Forbes
The Best Masks For Travel, Comfort And Safety In The COVID Pandemic
August 22, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH receives pair of $1 million donations
August 11, 2021
Houston Business Journal
University of Houston College of Medicine receives $1M from Bank of America
August 11, 2021
University of Houston
University of Houston College of Medicine Receives $1M Bank of America Grant to Advance Racial Equality, Economic Opportunity
August 11, 2021
University of Houston
New UH Medical Students Receive First White Coats
August 3, 2021
The Daily Cougar
Medical students reflect on first year at UHCOM
August 2, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH College of Medicine hosts first White Coat Ceremony after COVID dampened inaugural celebration
July 31, 2021
KHOU, Channel 11 (CBS)
White coat ceremony held for new University of Houston medical school students
July 31, 2021
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
Future doctors graduating from UH medical school aim to serve in underserved areas
July 29, 2021
Houston Business Journal
UH College of Medicine receives $1M gift to open direct primary care clinic in southwest Houston
July 29, 2021
Houston Chronicle
'White coat' ceremony will launch UH College of Medicine's second class this weekend
July 29, 2021
Modern Healthcare
Houston med school to open direct primary care clinic for uninsured (subscription required)
July 29, 2021
Univision
Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Houston abrirá clínica para personas sin seguro médico
July 29, 2021
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
University of Houston College of Medicine to open direct primary care clinic for the uninsured
July 28, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH College of Medicine to open primary care clinic for uninsured
July 28, 2021
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine to Open Direct Primary Care Clinic for the Uninsured
July 28, 2021
Yale University
Four New Fellows Begin Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Equity Leadership
July 8, 2021
Houston Cronicle
Students in inaugural class of UH College of Medicine reflect on year of struggle, triumph
June 25, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH Medical Student Selected to Serve on Texas Pediatric Society Subcommittee.
June 25, 2021
University of Houston
University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs
May 27, 2021
Houston Public Media
Separating politics from science: The White House Scientific Integrity Task Force.
May 21, 2021
Austin American-Statesman
Opinion: Why racial disparities threaten Biden's coronavirus goal
May 13, 2021
University of Houston College of Medicine
For Mother’s Day, Prioritize Maternal Health
May 7, 2021
The Texas Tribune
COVID-19 variant cases are on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
May 3, 2021
CNN
Opinion: The pandemic can't end unless the world helps India. Immediately
May 5, 2021
University of Houston
Holdeman Legacy Gift Supports UH College of Medicine Future Success
May 4, 2021
University of Houston College of Medicine
Issues Related to Homelessness and Solutions Highlighted in Medical Care Journal
May 3, 2021
University of Houston College of Medicine
UH College of Medicine Professor Named Laureate by American College of Physicians
April 29, 2021
The Texas Tribune
Texas coronavirus cases haven't surged since Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask order. Experts warn it's too soon to celebrate.
April 14, 2021
Texas Tech Public Media
A year in, pandemic picture unclear due to holes in data
March 18, 2021
ABC 13 Houston
Houston doctors warn of 4th COVID-19 surge as mask mandate ends
March 10, 2021
Victoria Advocate
Q: Will I experience stronger side effects to the second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine compared to the first shot?
March 6, 2021
Becker's Hospital Review
U of Houston, Humana partner on value-based care training
March 3, 2021
Healthcare Finance
Humana, University of Houston announce value-based care specialization program
March 3, 2021
Fierce Healthcare
Humana, University of Houston launch value-based care specialization course
March 3, 2021
The American Journal of Managed Care
Humana, University of Houston to Offer Program in Value-Based Care Specialization Through Online Program
March 3, 2021
Businesswire
Humana and the University of Houston Announce New Value-based Care Specialization Program
March 3, 2021
Houston Chronicle
FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site to open at Houston's NRG Park
February 22, 2021
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Newest Member of Texas Medical Center
February 10, 2021
Telemundo Houston
Casi 3 millones de niños se han contagiado de COVID-19
February 10, 2021
Houston Public Media
History Of Medical Racism Threatens To Hinder COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Among Black Texans
February 10, 2021
Houston Chronicle
Medical school applications are up in Houston. But why?
February 8, 2021
ABC 13
Employers offer incentives to get COVID-19 vaccine
February 4, 2021
KPRC Channel 2
Local health expert discusses concerns surrounding new COVID-19 variants, vaccine effectiveness
February 3, 2021
Telemundo Houston
Alertan sobre campañas falsas contra vacuna
February 2, 2021
University of Houston
UH Medical Students, Faculty Volunteer at Community Garden to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
February 1, 2021
Texas Medical Association
A Class By Themselves: Texas’ Newest Med Schools Adjust to COVID-19
February 1, 2021
Houston Chronicle
'We've lost a lot of abuelitos': COVID conspiracy theories loom over Houston's hardest-hit group
January 27, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH College of Medicine launches program to address social obstacles to health
January 26, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH researchers address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in minority communities
January 20, 2021
University of Houston
Addressing Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccines, Clinical Trials
January 19, 2021
KHOU 11
UH medical students adjust to learning during the pandemic
January 14, 2021
University of Houston
Giving Back: UH Medical Student Leads Donation Drive for The Women’s Home During Holiday Season
January 7, 2021
Houston Chronicle
As COVID-19 cases spike, nurse aides work to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions
December 31, 2020
The Texas Observer
How We Got Here
November 9, 2020
University of Houston
Humana Institute Selects UH Social Work Professor as Humana Endowed Chair
November 5, 2020
Courier Newsroom
Texas Doctors Explain Why a Second Trump Term Could Flatline Their State—and America
November 3, 2020
Univeristy of Houston
The Power of Names: UH College of Medicine Inaugural Class Names Learning Communities in Honor of Inspiring Historic Physicians
October 30, 2020
Best Health Magazine Canada
Over 65? You’re Most Likely Deficient in These 2 Key Vitamins
September 14, 2020
KHOU 11
Racism in the health care field and what's being done in Houston to combat it
August 27, 2020
Humana Foundation
University of Houston Associate Provost Joins Humana Foundation Board
August 18, 2020
University of Houston
Historic College of Medicine Inaugural Class Receives First White Coats
August 13, 2020
KPRC Channel 2 News
University of Houston College of Medicine welcomes first class, aims to tackle healthcare disparities
August 8, 2020
University of Houston
Reducing the Adverse Impact of Water Loss in Cells
August 4, 2020
Fox 26 Houston
New medical school in Houston opens with a unique plan
August 1, 2020
Reform Austin
Nursing Home Patients Face Isolation as Families Still Banned Due to COVID-19
July 28, 2020
Houston Public Media
New UH Medical School Looks To Tackle Texas’ Primary Care Shortage
July 27, 2020
Houston Chronicle
University of Houston’s first new medical school in nearly half a century begins classes today
July 24, 2020
Houston Matters
Delve into the politics of public health and science with Helen Valier and Kirk Watson from the University of Houston
July 16, 2020
KTRK, ABC 13
Watch out for fake N-95 masks being sold online
July 9, 2020
Integrated Viral Protection
Top US Scientists First To Report Data On New Biodefense Technology Proven To Eliminate Airborne Transmission Of SARS-CoV-2 To Control Spread Of COVID-19 Indoors
July 7, 2020
Fierce Healthcare
How Humana, University of Houston adapted their population health-focused medical school to meet COVID-19
June 25, 2020
University of Houston
All Heart: Partnership Provides Food for Underserved Communities
June 25, 2020
Houston Chronicle
Opinion: Never again? Coronavirus, Sandy Hook and George Floyd
June 24, 2020
Houston Matters: Special Edition
UH College of Medicine faculty member Dr. LeChauncy Woodard discusses and answers questions on the current COVID-19 situation in the Houston area
June 22, 2020
TMC News
UH College of Medicine welcomes its inaugural class
June 18, 2020
KPRC Channel 2 News
Houston medical schools bringing quality healthcare to neighborhoods that need it most
June 15, 2020
Houston Chronicle
UH med school’s inaugural class selected
June 15, 2020
University of Houston
First Class Students
June 15, 2020
University of Houston
Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes
May 25, 2020
Fox News
Dr. Rashid A. Chotani: Medical treatment for non-coronavirus patients must resume – Here’s how to do it safely
May 20, 2020
Insight Into Diversity
Academic Medicine Steps Up to Improve Mental Health Support for African Americans
May 18, 2020
USA Today
Donuts, hockey sticks, pool noodles: Social distance or invite Coronavirus The Sequel
May 17, 2020
Houston Matters: Special Edition
Dr. LeChauncy Woodard, faculty at UH College of Medicine discusses the importance and processes of contact tracing
May 15, 2020
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Now Training ‘Disease Detectives’ to Combat COVID-19
May 11, 2020
University of Houston
New Guidelines for Treating the Sickest COVID-19 Patients
May 4, 2020
The Texas Tribune
UH College of Medicine faculty and other experts consider convalescent plasma therapy as a possible treatment for the current pandemic
April 11, 2020
KTRK, ABC 13
FACTS VS FICTION: Is COVID-19 man-made?
March 29, 2020
Beaumont Enterprise
Coronavirus test result lag complicates response
March 29, 2020
Houston Matters: Special Edition
UH College of Medicine faculty member Dr. Brian Reed answers common questions about COVID- 19
March 18, 2020
Houston Matters: Special Edition
UH College of Medicine faculty Dr. Bill Elder on relieving anxiety over COVID-19
March 12, 2020
University of Houston
Artificial Intelligence and Family Medicine: Better Together
March 11, 2020
KPRV-TV, NBC Houston
UH College of Medicine to begin enrolling students; first class starts in July
February 13, 2020
Houston Chronicle
UH medical school granted accreditation, will start in July
February 12, 2020
University of Houston
Mission Accomplished: UH College of Medicine Receives Accreditation, First Class Starts in July
February 12, 2020
KPRC-TV, NBC
UH College of Medicine gets $5M gift to fund scholarships, attract diverse students
January 22, 2020
Houston Business Journal
UH College of Medicine gets multimillion-dollar gift from Texas' largest health insurance provider
January 22, 2020
Houston Chronicle
Blue Cross Blue Shield boosting UH med school’s primary care efforts
January 22, 2020
University of Houston
$5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program
January 22, 2020
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Dean Receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Award
November 25, 2019
Houston Chronicle
Future physicians learn about disparities in health care
November 14, 2019
University of Houston
Health Care Intervention: Treating High-Need, High-Cost Patients
October 17, 2019
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Department Chair Named Harris County Family Physician of the Year
October 4, 2019
University of Houston
Rising Costs, Poor Quality and Workforce Shortages: Examining Health Care in the United States
September 30, 2019
Houston Chronicle
UH to build modern, sleek medical school
August 21, 2019
University of Houston
First Look, Big Step: UH College of Medicine Building Revealed
August 21, 2019
KTRH News Radio
UH welcomes Gov. Abbott for College of Medicine bill signing ceremony
August 21, 2019
University of Houston
Medical-Legal Partnerships: A Legal Prescription for Improving Health
August 14, 2019
Houston Public Media
UH College of Medicine Launches Residency Program As It Seeks Accreditation
July 1, 2019
University of Houston
University of Houston, HCA Houston Healthcare Take Major Step to Address Physician Shortage
June 25, 2019
Houston Chronicle
UH med school down to last hurdle after Legislature approves funding
May 28, 2019
University of Houston
State Funding Approved for UH College of Medicine, New Law Center Building
May 26, 2019
State of Reform
Q&A: Dr. Stephen Spann, Founding Dean of the University of Houston College of Medicine
May 14, 2019
Houston Public Media
Houston Matters: The UH Medical School (Dr. Spann interview begins at 2:56)
May 3, 2019
Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating University of Houston medical school
May 2, 2019
Houston Business Journal
Bill to formally recognize UH medical school heads to governor’s desk
April 26, 2019
Houston Chronicle
Legislature recognizes UH med school in state statute
April 24, 2019
Texas Tribune
Texas House signs off on medical schools for Sam Houston State, University of Houston
April 4, 2019
TMC News
Community health center opens on University of Houston campus
April 3, 2019
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Moves Forward in Texas Legislature
April 1, 2019
Houston Chronicle
Safety-net health clinic to open at University of Houston
March 27, 2019
University of Houston
University of Houston and Lone Star Circle of Care to Open Health Center
March 27, 2019
University of Houston
Doctor Video Visits Increase Access to Healthcare but Could Risk Fragmentation
March 14, 2019
Texas Medical Association
The Making of a Med School
March 11, 2019
TMC News
Paule Anne Lewis brings business acumen to new UH medical school focused on primary care
February 26, 2019
"Houston Newsmakers" on KPRC Channel 2
Newsmakers Extra: UH president won't 'settle for mediocrity'
January 18, 2019
Houston Business Journal
UH, Humana launch Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute
December 7, 2018
University of Houston
UH-Humana Event on Future of Health Care Education and Delivery
November 30, 2018
Houston Chronicle
H-E-B gives $250K to planned UH medical school
November 28, 2018
University of Houston
H-E-B Donates $250,000 to UH College of Medicine
November 19, 2018
Houston Chronicle
New medical school at UH to offer ‘value-added’ campus experience, Renu Khator says
November 15, 2018
KPRC Channel 2 News
Site chosen for UH's College of Medicine
November 15, 2018
Houston Chronicle
UH to build medical school on campus
November 15, 2018
University of Houston
UHS Board of Regents Approves College of Medicine Building Location On Campus
November 15, 2018
Texas Tribune
Texas higher education board approves medical schools for University of Houston and UNT Health Science Center
October 25, 2018
Houston Chronicle
University of Houston's proposed medical school gets state approval today
October 25, 2018
University of Houston
Major Milestone: UH College of Medicine Approved by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 25, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Texas higher ed board recommending UH med school approval
October 24, 2018
TMC News
University of Houston College of Medicine deans discuss cultural barriers in access to health care
October 23, 2018
Houston Chronicle
New video makes case for a UH medical school
October 23, 2018
University of Houston
Video: Leaders of Texas Medical Center, Greater Houston Partnership Express Need for a UH Medical School
October 23, 2018
TMC News
New grant will allow more students to attend UH College of Medicine tuition free
October 18, 2018
University of Houston
$3.5 Million from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation Funds UH Medical School Tuition
October 18, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Khator lauds UH enrollment, growing reputation, med school plans in annual speech
October 10, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Humana pledges $15 million to UH new medical school
September 25, 2018
Houston Business Journal
Humana gives University of Houston $15M for new med school, related colleges
September 25, 2018
University of Houston
University of Houston and Humana Announce Long-term Strategic Partnership
September 25, 2018
American Academy of Family Physicians
New Texas Medical School Set to Emphasize Primary Care
August 28, 2018
Houston Chronicle
UH School of Medicine could limit primary care physician shortage in the area
August 8, 2018
CNN
An entire medical school class will get free tuition thanks to an anonymous $3 million donation
July 20, 2018
ABC News
Anonymous $3 million gift will fund tuition for 30 medical students in the 2020 inaugural medical school class at the University of Houston
July 19, 2018
Huffington Post
Anonymous Donor Pays Tuition for Medical School’s Inaugural Class
July 18, 2018
University of Houston
Anonymous Gift Pays Tuition for Entire First Class at UH College of Medicine
July 18, 2018
Houston Chronicle
UH hires three deans for planned med school
June 21, 2018
Houston Business Journal
UH names 3 associate deans of new medical school
June 14, 2018
University of Houston
UH College of Medicine Adds Leadership, Experience
June 14, 2018
Houston Business Journal
HCA Gulf Coast Division hires exec to oversee partnership with new UH medical school
March 13, 2018
University of Houston
UH System Board of Regents Approves Doctor of Medicine Degree
March 8, 2018
Houston Chronicle
UH names founding dean of planned medical school
February 26, 2018
Houston Business Journal
University of Houston names founding dean for College of Medicine
February 26, 2018
TMC Pulse
A New Type of Medical School
February 1, 2018
Houston Business Journal
UH's Medical School Partnership Is 'A Win-win' For All Parties
December 7, 2017
Swamplot
Upstairs in the New Pharmacy Building Where UH Will Be Birthing Its New Medical School
November 27, 2017
Firece Healthcare
Another medical school planned in Texas; more for-profits come to U.S.
November 22, 2017
Austin Business Journal
University of Houston to set up its own medical school
November 17, 2017
Culturemap
#UHMD: University of Houston regents approve creation of medical school
November 17, 2017
Houston Chronicle
UH regents OK creation of medical school
November 16, 2017
Texas Tribune
University of Houston regents vote to create a medical school
November 16, 2017
Houston Business Journal
University of Houston approves medical school
November 16, 2017
San Antonio Express-News
UH regents OK creation of medical school
November 16, 2017
Houston Matters
University Of Houston To Create New Medical School
November 16, 2017
Houston Defender
University of Houston regents vote to create a medical school
November 16, 2017
Daily Cougar
BREAKING: UH plans to open medical school in 2020
November 16, 2017
Houston Chronicle
The University of Houston board should rally around a proposal for a medical school.
November 2, 2017