UTHealth Houston - Houston's Health University
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Join NASA astronaut Menon live from the ISS
Tune in Nov. 17 as UTHealth Houston physician Anil Menon, MD, MPH, discusses human spaceflight and the future of space medicine.
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Shaping the future of academic dentistry
Renato M. Silva, DDS, returns to UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry to serve as dean.
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What’s next starts now
UTHealth Houston’s future is coming into focus through a strategic planning process that will advance innovation, access, and health.
UTHealth Houston earns 12th Top Workplace honor
The Houston Chronicle named UTHealth Houston a 2026 Houston Top Workplace, marking the 12th consecutive year the university has earned the distinction based entirely on employee feedback.
Built for What’s Next
At UTHealth Houston, we’re shaping the future of health through education, discovery, clinical care, and service. Guided by more than 50 years of achievement and powered by extraordinary people, we’re improving lives today and building what’s next.
A lifesaving legacy: Honor’s HEROES expands recovery support across Texas
After the loss of their daughter, Honor, Barry and Sherry Wallace made a deeply personal commitment to strengthen overdose response and recovery outreach for individuals and families facing addiction. In recognition of their generosity, the Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System (HEROES) has been renamed Honor Nicole Wallace’s HEROES, expanding peer recovery support, real-time intervention, and connection to care across Texas.
UTHealth Houston at a Glance
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Providers in 80+ subspecialties
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UTHealth Houston clinical practices
Expert care. Leading physicians. Convenient locations. UTHealth Houston clinical practices serve patients across Greater Houston with advanced, compassionate care.
