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10/29/2025

💙 As respiratory season approaches, our EM team is gearing up for the most critical cases, supported by cutting-edge technology like ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) 💉🫁

⚙️ This life-saving procedure has changed the way we care for patients with severe heart ❤️ and lung 🫀 failure, requiring seamless teamwork between residents, faculty, and critical care specialists.

🎥 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our EM residents in action, showcasing how innovation, training, and precision come together when every second counts ⏱️💪

Happy PA Week 2025! 💙✨Each year from October 6–12, we celebrate the incredible impact of Physician Assistants in health ...
10/08/2025

Happy PA Week 2025! 💙✨

Each year from October 6–12, we celebrate the incredible impact of Physician Assistants in health care. 🩺💉 PAs bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to the frontlines of medicine—helping patients and supporting teams every single day. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💪

This week also honors the roots of the profession, dating back to 1967 when the first class of PAs graduated from Duke University 🎓📜. From those beginnings to today’s vital role in modern medicine, PAs continue to shape the future of care 🌟🏥.

💙 To kick off the celebration, check out how Good Morning America opened PA Week in the video below 🎥✨.

Here’s to our amazing UTHealth Houston PAs! We’re grateful for everything you do 🙌👏💛

In emergency medicine, moments matter and sometimes, they define us 💥..Late one night, a patient collapsed without a pul...
09/25/2025

In emergency medicine, moments matter and sometimes, they define us 💥..

Late one night, a patient collapsed without a pulse in triage 💔. Nicolas Heft, MD, carried her to a critical care room 🏃‍♂️💉, where nurses, techs, and physicians worked together to save her life 🙌.

Weeks later, Dr. Heft reunited with her at a Heart2Heart Support Meeting 💖. She was thriving, a living reminder of why we do what we do 🌟.

It’s never just one person. It’s the power of a team 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍🔬👩‍🔬.


🚀 Ready for launch? Applications are open for the UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellowship! 🌌This two-year program com...
09/23/2025

🚀 Ready for launch? Applications are open for the UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellowship! 🌌

This two-year program combines cutting-edge clinical training with aerospace innovation. From microgravity medicine to EVA simulations, you’ll train alongside experts shaping the future of space exploration. 🛰️👩‍🚀✨

Our EM crew is having a blast at in Salt Lake City! 🌄 Dr. Ben Cooper wowed 250+ people with his EKG talk, and we even ...
09/11/2025

Our EM crew is having a blast at in Salt Lake City! 🌄 Dr. Ben Cooper wowed 250+ people with his EKG talk, and we even squeezed in a beautiful hike. Learning, laughs, and a little adventure all in one trip!

🎤🔥 Same spot, even more chaos! Our annual EM Resident Roast took over the once again, and let’s just say… the laughs ca...
06/20/2025

🎤🔥 Same spot, even more chaos! Our annual EM Resident Roast took over the once again, and let’s just say… the laughs came faster than a code blue page. 📞🔵

Massive shoutout to PGY3s and graduating legends, Matthew Shopshire and Gunnar Reichenberger for absolutely crushing it as this year’s hosts—funny, fearless, and just the right amount of unhinged.

A night packed with laughs, roasts, and all the EM family feels. Can’t wait to do it all again next year (new grads, consider yourselves warned 👀).

🚀 On April 23, our very own Dr. Nicolas Heft (Space Medicine Fellowship Director) and Dr. Samuel Beger (Space Medicine F...
06/18/2025

🚀 On April 23, our very own Dr. Nicolas Heft (Space Medicine Fellowship Director) and Dr. Samuel Beger (Space Medicine Fellow) had the incredible opportunity to join a special meeting hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership with Congressman Brian Babin, DDS.

As Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Dr. Babin led an important discussion on national security, U.S. leadership in space, the rise of space commercialization, and the growing need for a strong space medicine healthcare system.

We’re proud to be part of these conversations at the cutting edge of policy, innovation, and health. Stay tuned—big things are on the horizon! 🌌👨‍🚀🩺

06/02/2025

Keeping Cool: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Featured on KPRC2! ☀️

We’re excited to share that Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, from UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine, was recently featured on KPRC Channel 2 to talk about the rising summer heat and how it can impact health — especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and people with underlying conditions. 🌡️💦

In her interview, Dr. Fairbrother emphasized the importance of early recognition and prevention of heat-related illnesses. She shared practical tips to stay safe:
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Avoid outdoor activity between 10 AM–4 PM
✅ Wear light, breathable clothing
✅ Take breaks in the shade or A/C
✅ Never leave children or pets in parked cars

Thank you, Dr. Fairbrother, for sharing your expertise and helping keep our community informed and safe this summer! 🌻🩺

Another successful "Save a Life" event in the books 🙌 This session focused on *Narcan administration*—a critical skill i...
06/02/2025

Another successful "Save a Life" event in the books 🙌 This session focused on *Narcan administration*—a critical skill in emergency response and opioid overdose situations.

Big thanks to Dr. Gowri Stevens & Sunny Elagandhala for leading the training, and to our incredible student leaders from the helping make it all happen 💪

Participants walked away with hands-on experience, lifesaving knowledge, and some free Chick-fil-A 🍗

Quick Narcan Tips:
✔️ Narcan (naloxone) reverses opioid overdose
✔️ It’s safe, easy to use, and available without a prescription
✔️ Always call 911 after administering

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🌟 Rising Leaders at UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine!Big congratulations to Ryan Johnson (PGY-2) for being awarded "B...
06/02/2025

🌟 Rising Leaders at UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine!

Big congratulations to Ryan Johnson (PGY-2) for being awarded "Best Research in Texas" by the Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP)! 🎉 His work on cost-saving strategies using a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) protocol at Memorial Hermann-TMC shows the real-world impact of evidence-based care on patient outcomes and health system efficiency.

We’re also proud to share that Ryan was elected Resident Member of the TCEP Board of Directors (2025–2026) — an incredible opportunity to bring resident voices into statewide emergency medicine leadership and advocacy. 👏

A huge shoutout as well to Abbey Pasterolle (PGY-2) for her nomination for the TCEP Resident Board Member role — we’re so proud of both Ryan and Abbey for representing our program so strongly!

And cheers to Jonathan “Jay” Harrell II (PGY-2) for presenting his case poster on T1 radiculopathy at the AMSSM conference, adding valuable insight to the national sports medicine conversation. 🏅

We are beyond proud of all our residents for their achievements in research, leadership, and academic excellence! 💛🩺

Learn more about TCEP at texacep.org

🏆 At the Annual UTHealth–Memorial Hermann Quality Symposium, the Department of Emergency Medicine proudly showcased seve...
06/02/2025

🏆 At the Annual UTHealth–Memorial Hermann Quality Symposium, the Department of Emergency Medicine proudly showcased several award-winning projects—demonstrating our ongoing commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
We’re excited to recognize the following achievements:
🔹 Graham Award in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement – Tied for First Place
“The Dugout: Reimagined Team-Based Triage in the Emergency Department”
Dr. Benjamin Cooper, Dr. Carrie Bakunas, Tina Chacko, PA-C, Jenna Clark, RN, Dr. Kunal Sharma, and Angela Steen, RN
🔹
Resident-Led Initiative
“Journey to a Safe Discharge” Workshop
Dr. Jeffrey Chen, Dr. Andreea Xavier, Dr. Amee Amin, and team

🔹 Memorial Hermann–TMC Category
“Improving Transitions of Care: Patient-Centered Discharge Education”
Elizabeth Mitchell, Dr. Andreea Xavier, Rhonda Wade, and Gabriel Edquilang

These projects reflect our strong interdisciplinary teamwork and drive to elevate care for every patient.

06/02/2025

🚑 Bringing Advanced Training to South Texas EMS Providers
The UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU), led by Drs. Gowri Stevens and Jessica Wilson, recently conducted a hands-on training session for over 30 emergency medical rescuers from South Texas. This initiative, held at Wyatt Ranches - Tasajillo Division 🐎 near Hebbronville, was made possible through the generous support of Wyatt Ranches and Mr. Brad Wyatt.

Utilizing realistic, computer-controlled mannequins🧑‍🦲, the training simulated various emergency scenarios, including road injuries and respiratory issues, allowing EMS providers to practice critical, life-saving skills in a controlled environment.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated EM Faculty & Residents: Drs. Kevin Schulz, Leanne Fagan, Grace Owens-Pochinka, Hannah Rosenthal, Karl Upplegger, and Sam Beger, whose expertise made this training a success!

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