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UTHealth Houston awarded $25 million to expand recovery housing for Texans recovering from opioid use disorder

Researchers with UTHealth Houston have been awarded $25 million by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to expand and enhance recovery housing resources across Texas for those recovering from opioid use disorder. The grant aims to strengthen recovery support systems and help individuals transition toward independent living while maintaining long-term recovery.

J. Michael Wilkerson, PhD, MPH, Serena A. Rodriguez, PhD, MPH, and Kathryn R. Gallardo, PhD, will lead the project titled Housing Expansion for Access to Recovery for Texans (HEART).
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Ask the Expert: Jump-Start your new year with smart nutrition

The start of a new year often brings a wave of resolutions — especially around eating better and losing weight. While fad diets promise quick fixes, they rarely deliver lasting results. Instead of a quick fix, start the year by building habits that support your health for the long term. Here’s how to start strong without falling into the fad trap.

Dolores Woods, MA, registered dietician, and nutritionist supervisor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

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