UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

Yesterday was #worlddayofphysicalactivity! Dr. Bill Kohl's textbook, Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health Third Edition, empowers students to advance the use of physical activity in public health initiatives. Former Center postdoc Dr. Deb Salvo is a co-author.

TODAY: In recognition of National Nutrition Month and this year's theme, Food Connects Us, we'll discuss how to tailor nutrition interventions to cultural, socioeconomic, and personal preferences. bit.ly/4c7epnS #nationalnutritionmonth #thearlierthebetter

Be sure to mark your calendars for our Center webinars! 1️⃣ Tuesday: Personalized Food and Nutrition Strategies for Patient Care: bit.ly/4j10Vw9 2️⃣ Thursday: The Status of Child Health in Texas: Results from the Texas SPAN 2021-2023 Survey: bit.ly/4iC4Nns

We are pleased to announce that the School of Public Health reached a milestone of 10,000 alums! This milestone reflects our dedication to supporting students and graduates as they embark on vital careers that enhance the health of their communities and beyond.

Texas is full of rural communities, and on Thursday, Dr. Pfledderer will explain how we define "rural" in the United States and share related health statistics. Secure your spot today: bit.ly/4hYUuJy. #theearlierthebetter #rural #healthpromotion #publichealth

In 2022, approximately 25% of the nation’s congenital syphilis (CS) cases came from Texas. CS is a severe & often life threatening disease seen in infants whose mothers were infected with syphilis during pregnancy and not fully treated. Read: bit.ly/3xgL9dG. #txlege

Meet our Dean @deannahoelscher, an expert in #physicalactivity and #child #nutrition! Learn more about @utsphaustin at bit.ly/3t8SqdN #SPHinAustin #TheEarlierTheBetter

Alumna Shelby Flores-Thorpe, PhD is the 2025 President for @txsophe. Congratulations, Shelby, on this opportunity to advance public health education in Texas. 🎉 🎉 🎉 See TSOPHE's latest and sign up for a membership: txsophe.org. #publichealth #tsophe

Dr. Courtney Byrd-Williams & others measured attitudes, beliefs, and intentions about implementing outdoor learning experiences among early #childhood professionals before & after attending Growing Up WILD training. See their findings: bit.ly/3OXy3Yq #TheEarlierTheBetter

Is 2025 your year to go back to school? 💡 Join us in #Austin and take the next step toward becoming a #PublicHealth expert! Learn more about our degree offerings: bit.ly/3x9X7Gv #SPHinAustin #TheEarlierTheBetter

Cognitive-behavioral interventions combined w/ #physicalactivity or exercise intervention are becoming more common in pediatric populations. Dr. Chris Pfledderer & others assess the interventions' efficacy in pediatric chronic disease. Read: bit.ly/411AosH #PublicHealth

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on needs and opportunities for #physicalactivity promotion in Travis County! Learn about the barriers that prevent underserved community groups from engaging in physical activity and more: bit.ly/3OKxVM1 #publichealth #travco #austin

🚨 This week! Don't miss our upcoming #webinar on non-medical drivers of #health and explore innovative strategies to enhance the value of #healthcare spending! Register here: bit.ly/3C2lAQl #PublicHealth

In our latest blog, @DrSteveKelder offers data-driven resources available to help further curb youth #vaping and e-cigarette among young people. Read for more: bit.ly/3YybsX0 #TheEarlierTheBetter #youthhealth #publichealth #ecigarette

Our award-winning faculty's interests span eight subject areas that explain and impact child health! See our updated faculty interest resource to learn more: bit.ly/4ev5dtx #publichealth #TheEarlierTheBetter #childhealth

"Anyone interested in studying youth substance use will have a home at our campus," says @utsphaustin faculty member Dale Mantey, an expert in adolescent substance use/misuse. Apply: bit.ly/3t8SqdN #SPHinAustin #TheEarlierTheBetter #substanceuseprevention #substanceuse

Last month, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health unveiled the new building in Austin. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors join to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Come learn from our newest faculty member Dr. Michael Mrazek, who leverages emerging technologies to improve the #mentalhealth of adolescents. UTHealth SPH Austin Campus bit.ly/3t8SqdN #SPHinAustin #TheEarlierTheBetter

The #NaderLectureship2024 is just around the corner! Have you registered yet? Don’t miss out — sign up today: bit.ly/3Qvg77D #TheEarlierTheBetter #FoodAsMedicine @DrKofiEssel

Adolescent participation in out-of-school and weekend activities was positively associated with meeting 24-hour movement guidelines. Read more about the study led by @chrispfledderer! bit.ly/4gxCwOc #TheEarlierTheBetter #physicalactivity