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UTHealth Houston

@UTHealthHouston

The official X account of UTHealth Houston.

 Houston, TX
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Where can a passion for scientific discovery lead? Karin Loftin, PhD ’79, followed her curiosity throughout her career. Now, she is helping the next generation of scientists explore those same curiosities and find answers of their own. 🔗: go.uth.edu/KarinLoftinStory
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Philanthropy helped shape the journey of Mary Pat Rapp, PhD ’06, MSN ’89, RN, at @CizikNursing. Now, she is giving back through an endowment for faculty research and a planned gift for student scholarships—creating opportunities for future generations. go.uth.edu/MaryPatRappStory
Mary Pat Rapp smiles while hiking with trekking poles on a grassy mountainside, with rugged mountain peaks and a valley in the background.

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Every second counts during cardiac arrest. In Ask the Expert, UTHealth Houston's Kevin Schulz, MD, shares lifesaving CPR steps: Call 911 Start chest compressions Push 100–120 times/minute Use an AED if available go.uth.edu/BystanderCPR
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ALT A group of people outdoors participating in a CPR training session using practice mannequins. One person is leaning over a mannequin performing chest compressions while another observes and guides. Others in the background are watching the demonstration.

A bright orange UTHealth Houston emergency medicine vehicle is parked outside. The side door is open, revealing medical equipment inside. A display board stands nearby showing various images and details. The background includes a tall building and some greenery.

ALT A bright orange UTHealth Houston emergency medicine vehicle is parked outside. The side door is open, revealing medical equipment inside. A display board stands nearby showing various images and details. The background includes a tall building and some greenery.

A group of people are practicing CPR on a medical mannequin outdoors, under a pergola. Others stand nearby, observing the demonstration.

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Why are more young adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer? Marianne Cusick, MD, shares how philanthropy can help UTHealth Houston pursue answers, train the next generation, and extend resources to communities that need them. Watch the full story: go.uth.edu/CusickMessage
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A life-changing heart surgery helped Patrick Kirby get back to the moments that matter most. After undergoing surgery with @McGovernMed's Anthony Estrera, MD, Kirby celebrated his daughter's wedding and enjoyed a 4,437-mile road trip. go.uth.edu/PKirby
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Nedra Booker, MBA, is helping students make the most of their UTHealth Houston experience. 🧡 From connecting students with resources to creating opportunities beyond the classroom, her work is all about building community. go.uth.edu/NBooker
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An endowment established by Charles Hoopingarner, DDS ’73, and his wife, Gayla, honors his mentor, Fred “Old Dog” Simmons, Jr., DDS ’58, while helping UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty and trainees grow as educators. Read more: go.uth.edu/SimmonsHoopingarn…
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Fred “Old Dog” Simmons, Jr., DDS ’58, wearing a cowboy hat and sitting outdoors beside a yellow Labrador retriever.

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Flu season is here, UTHealth Houston! 💉 Flu vaccine clinics are happening across the university this fall for students and employees. Find a date and location that works for you: Students: go.uth.edu/StudentFlu26 Employees: go.uth.edu/EmployeeFlu26
Three dental professionals in scrubs proudly display band-aids on their arms after receiving the flu vaccine. They are smiling and posing in front of a whiteboard.

ALT Three dental professionals in scrubs proudly display band-aids on their arms after receiving the flu vaccine. They are smiling and posing in front of a whiteboard.

A person in a security uniform is sitting and smiling while receiving a flu vaccination from another person in scrubs. They're in a room with a monitor on the wall and office chairs.

ALT A person in a security uniform is sitting and smiling while receiving a flu vaccination from another person in scrubs. They're in a room with a monitor on the wall and office chairs.

A person is seated and showing a bandage on their arm, smiling at the camera. Two healthcare professionals are seated beside them, one on each side. They are in a room with medical supplies on a table in the background.

ALT A person is seated and showing a bandage on their arm, smiling at the camera. Two healthcare professionals are seated beside them, one on each side. They are in a room with medical supplies on a table in the background.

A person in medical scrubs sits in a chair, smiling, while receiving a vaccination from another individual wearing gloves. The setting appears to be a healthcare facility with chairs and a safety railing visible in the background.

ALT A person in medical scrubs sits in a chair, smiling, while receiving a vaccination from another individual wearing gloves. The setting appears to be a healthcare facility with chairs and a safety railing visible in the background.

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In the latest Beyond the CV, Diane Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, dean of @CizikNursing, reflects on the experiences that shaped her path to nursing, her passion for public health, and the power of lifelong learning. go.uth.edu/BeyondSantaMaria
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What if the next breakthrough in medicine begins in space? UTHealth Houston and Exobiosphere are exploring how microgravity could accelerate drug discovery and help develop new therapies for patients on Earth. go.uth.edu/SpaceBiotech
A group of individuals is gathered in a conference room behind a rectangular table with a visible electronic device on it. The room has a modern design with glass walls. In the background, there are banners for the Houston Methodist Research Institute and Exo.

ALT A group of individuals is gathered in a conference room behind a rectangular table with a visible electronic device on it. The room has a modern design with glass walls. In the background, there are banners for the Houston Methodist Research Institute and Exo.

Two people are standing by a table in a modern office setting, discussing a piece of electronic equipment with glowing blue lights and a device labeled "Exo." Blurred banners in the background suggest a professional event.

ALT Two people are standing by a table in a modern office setting, discussing a piece of electronic equipment with glowing blue lights and a device labeled "Exo." Blurred banners in the background suggest a professional event.

The image shows a metallic, rectangular electronic device on a table. It features a prominent logo with "EKO Instruments" on the front panel. Several switches, lights, and connectors are visible on its surface.

ALT The image shows a metallic, rectangular electronic device on a table. It features a prominent logo with "EKO Instruments" on the front panel. Several switches, lights, and connectors are visible on its surface.

Three individuals are engaged in conversation in an office. Behind them is a wall display titled "Drug Candidates: Preclinical and Clinical Development," featuring a detailed chart. One person is holding a cup, and a table with a device is in the foreground.

ALT Three individuals are engaged in conversation in an office. Behind them is a wall display titled "Drug Candidates: Preclinical and Clinical Development," featuring a detailed chart. One person is holding a cup, and a table with a device is in the foreground.

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