School’s out — but the All For Them team is still in action! We’re working hard this summer to help students and their families stay safe with essential vaccines — including the HPV vaccine which protects against 6 types of cancers. Learn more: AllForThemVaccines.com

Community coalitions are emerging as a promising solution to worldwide drug use and related issues. Read our full story on a new study by CHPPR researchers to evaluate their impact: loom.ly/B2CRrMk

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, marking June 19, 1865 — when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that all enslaved people were free. Now a state and federal holiday, it honors a key moment in U.S. history. #Juneteenth #UTHealthHouston

Interested in continuing education in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences? Check out our five certificate programs, available to both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students, at: loom.ly/of8rmLw

Apply now for our NCI Cancer Control -funded Cancer Control Doctoral Fellowship program! This is a great opportunity to join a thriving interdisciplinary research environment with more than 25 accomplished mentors. go.uth.edu/nci-fellowship

#ICYMI: Researchers have partnered with members of Houston's Haitian community to lead a community assessment study to assess current health needs, community assets, and opportunities for community health improvement. Read our full story: loom.ly/maRHThY

The Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences' five certificate programs are open to both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students! Learn more at: loom.ly/of8rmLw

A new study aims to evaluate the health status and environmental exposures of vulnerable populations in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor region in order to support the development and implementation of more effective public health strategies. Read our full story: loom.ly/tNnm0IU

Happy #FourthOfJuly! Stay safe and cool in the Summer heat!

#ICYMI: We hosted our Inaugural UTHealth Houston Colorectal Cancer Symposium earlier this year as part of our new Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Control Program! Read the full story: loom.ly/omU2ttc

Our NCI Cancer Control-funded Cancer Control Doctoral Fellowship program has a 32 year track record of providing fellows with mentorship and research opportunities to help them excel in their careers. Apply now: go.uth.edu/nci-fellowship

July 10 is #ChronicDiseaseDay. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in America, but they can be prevented and controlled. That's why chronic diseases are a major focus for us at CHPPR. Learn more about our research at: loom.ly/f20bLBY

If you're in Liberty County, join our UTHealth Houston - Salud En Mis Manos program at the Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 23rd from 10am-4pm for information on breast and cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccinations!

Early detection can make all the difference. Do not wait – Get screened for breast and cervical cancer.

#AllforThem is expanding to Central Texas! Read all about how All for Them efforts will be adapted to deliver life-saving vaccines in Bexar County. tinyurl.com/mr28d2yr

Congrats to the UTHealth Houston researchers ranked among the world’s best scientists in Research.com’s 2025 rankings! The list includes CHPPR Director Dr. Maria E. Fernandez and CHPPR investigators Drs. Susan Tortolero Emery and Vanessa Schick. loom.ly/EO4Qv8s

Keep up to date with all our projects and upcoming by signing up for our newsletter! Read the latest issue and join our mailing list at: conta.cc/4lCCCGu #HealthPromotion

UTHealth Houston School of Public researchers were awarded $5 million by the state of Texas to study cancer risk and early detection among firefighters. Read the full story: loom.ly/yZNYlLk

Apply now for our Cancer Control Predoctoral Fellowship program! This NCI Cancer Control-funded program is a great opportunity to join a thriving interdisciplinary research environment with more than 25 accomplished mentors. Apply at: go.uth.edu/nci-fellowship

Congratulations to this year’s doctoral graduates from Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences! We've highlighted several graduates who have been involved in research projects with CHPPR faculty in their time at UTHealth Houston. Read more: loom.ly/LwTs3tQ