Austin Campus offers graduate degrees in public health. Faculty conduct research in child/adolescent health, chronic disease prevention & public health policy.
Austin, TX
Joined December 2012
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UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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.
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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.
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
Meet our Dean @deannahoelscher, an expert in #physicalactivity and #child #nutrition!
Learn more about @utsphaustin at bit.ly/3t8SqdN #SPHinAustin #TheEarlierTheBetter
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
🚨 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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
"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
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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.
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
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UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin retweeted
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
