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"Suffering in Silence: Suicide Warnings Hidden in Plain Sight” Rates of Suicide During Pandemic Rise Among Black Americans
Within the African American community, the devastating number of high-profile suicides in 2022 has t…
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“Representation is my inspiration” HEALTH Research Institute’s Dr. Chakema Carmack shares her groundbreaking approach to HIV prevention and education
“I believe that representation was my inspiration. Seeing someone before me who is doing what I want…
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“Gray Area Drinking” Spikes During the Pandemic: The Warning Signs and How to Treat it
The jarring reality of a COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the stressors of job loss and increasing iso…
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"They're forming a Wellness Hub" TTTF's Outreach partner Home of Living Faith gives back to Texas rural communities
For families who live near Carrizo Springs or Crystal City, Texas, all it takes one rough patch in l…
13 Travel Awards Offered to HEALTH-RCMI Students, Colleagues and Peers for First Author Presentations at AAHB and SRNT
UH Distinguished Professor paves the way for 13 Travel Awards for students and peers (headed to AAHB and SRNT Conferences)
For University of Houston’s Distinguished Professor, Dr. Lorraine Reitzel, her passion to hone the d…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Poses Critical Delays and Disruptions for Regular Breast Cancer Screenings and Diagnoses
The Rose’s Dorothy Gibbons sheds new light on the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer care
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Taking Texas Tobacco Free Honored in the CPRIT 2021 Annual Report
CPRIT featured TTTF in its 2021 Annual Report because this comprehensive, evidence-based program is…
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Houston has a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy problem in at-risk communities. Researchers hope to fix that.
“Sometimes trust is not built overnight, especially when it’s a generational issue,” said Iyin Ojeku…