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Next stop: the stage 🎓🧡 Commencement is almost here at UTHealth Houston. #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity #UTHealthHoustonMade #ClassOf2026

This Mother’s Day, we recognize Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, neonatologist, educator, and mom of four at @McGovernMed. Her perspective reminds us every patient is someone’s child. We’re grateful for the impact of every mother and mother figure at UTHealth Houston.

Samantha Smith’s path to biomedical informatics was shaped by personal experience navigating the healthcare system during COVID. Now at @McWilliamsSBMI, she’s turning that insight into a drive for change. Learn how she’s making an impact at go.uth.edu/SSmith.

With hurricane season coming, #UTHealthHouston put its storm readiness to the test. The university conducted its annual flood mitigation drill, reinforcing a culture of preparedness shaped by decades of hard-earned experience navigating severe weather. go.uth.edu/FloodDoors

More than 150 #UTHealthHouston students gathered at Porsche River Oaks for #CountdownToCommencement! Congrats to our graduates! Stay connected through our alumni network of 50,000+ health leaders worldwide at uth.edu/alumni/. #UTHealthAlumni

Alexa Emmons is turning her passion for nutrition into impact across Houston communities. From youth education to food access research, the @UTHealthSPH student is focused on improving health beyond the clinic. Learn more: go.uth.edu/AEmmons #UTHealthHouston #PublicHealth

This Nurses Month, we celebrate Joyce Standish, RN ’75, whose journey from @CizikNursing alumna to dedicated mentor and philanthropist is helping shape the future of nursing. See her impact: go.uth.edu/StandishStory #UTHealthHouston #NursesMonth

Six nurses from #UTHealthHouston were recognized by the Houston Chronicle for going above and beyond in patient care at the 26th annual Salute to Nurses Luncheon. Learn more about the nurses making a difference across our community 🔗 go.uth.edu/SaluteToNurses…

Electric scooters are everywhere this time of year, but are they safe? Stephen Fletcher, DO, explains the risks, including serious head and spine injuries, and why children under 16 should avoid them. Know the risks before you ride: go.uth.edu/ScooterSafety

Welcome Michael Patriarca, MBA, MS, to #UTHealthHouston as executive vice president and chief business affairs and strategy officer, joining at a pivotal time for long-range planning shaping the future of health education, research, and patient care. 🔗: go.uth.edu/MichaelPatriar…

Jana Gomez found her passion for research as an undergrad and never looked back. Now earning her PhD at @MDA_UTHGrad, her journey reflects curiosity, persistence, and a commitment to making science understandable and accessible to others. 🔗: go.uth.edu/JGomez

After her father’s stroke, Hanan Abdelgilil became one of his caregivers—and saw how oral care supported his recovery, including his ability to swallow and speak. Now at @UTSDhouston, she is pursuing whole-person care with the support of a scholarship. go.uth.edu/Hanan

What if one of the most effective workouts for your body was also one of the least intimidating? Tai chi has been practiced for centuries, yet its benefits may surprise you. Through slow, flowing movements, it can support joint health, improve sleep, increase strength and flexibility, and even help prevent falls. Hear from Rehal A. Bhojani, MD, a sports medicine specialist at UT Physicians, as he explains why tai chi is a simple, accessible way to stay active and who can benefit most. Read more about what tai chi could do for you: utphysicians.com/health-benefit… #HoustonsHealthUniversity #ManyFacesofUTHealthHouston #UTPhysicians

From the courtroom to the classroom, Jim and Deborah Adler are investing in the future of medicine. Through a philanthropic gift to McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, they're establishing scholarships to reduce financial barriers for students. med.uth.edu/blog/2026/04/0…

Family Day brought the DDS Class of 2029 and their families into the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry experience — from wax sculpting teeth to exploring the simulation clinic alongside their students. Read more at Go.uth.edu/FamilyDay2026. #WeAreUTSD #UTHealthHouston

Actor and registered nurse Ned Brower joined UTHealth Houston as a guest speaker at the PARTNERS 2026 Spring Luncheon, sharing how storytelling and clinical experience shape empathy, patient care, and the future of nursing at @CizikNursing.

Beyond the CV highlights the people behind the leadership at UTHealth Houston. John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of @UTSDHouston, shares his journey to dentistry and his passion for educating the next generation of dental professionals. 🎥 go.uth.edu/BeyondValenza

As Cole Pace prepares to graduate from @UTSDHouston, his journey reflects resilience, family, and perseverance. Balancing dental school, raising four children, and supporting his premature newborn through the NICU, he never lost sight of his goal. 🔗: go.uth.edu/CPace

The PARTNERS 2026 Spring Luncheon brought together a community committed to supporting students and advancing research at @CizikNursing. For more than 30 years, PARTNERS has turned generosity into real impact. Thank you to all who continue to invest in the future of health care.

Spring temps, good vibes, and loads of crawfish 🦞 UTHealth Houston students enjoyed a well-earned—and dare we say, perfect—study break at our annual Crawfish Boil.