Pearland ISD is partnering with UTHealth Houston on a new program designed to help students better understand mental health and encourage more open conversations about it.

Mayor Whitmire has appointed Dr. Kevin Schulz as the Houston Fire Department’s new EMS Physician Director, succeeding Dr. David Persse. Schulz, who has over 25 years of EMS experience and has served Houston for more than a decade, will oversee medical protocols, quality improvement, and patient care for one of the nation’s busiest EMS systems. He has led medical responses to major city events and holds leadership roles in both local and national EMS organizations. Schulz is recognized for his expertise, leadership, and dedication to advancing emergency medical care in Houston.

Two Harris County Deputies take their own lives, sparking the need to highlight mental health support for first responders all over the state of Texas.

Dr. Steve Bynon is an exceptionally talented and caring physician, and a pioneer in abdominal organ transplantation.

Watch as the Habitat crew and team from UTHealth hammer away to get walls for the new home started for its deserving new family.

Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, emergency medicine physician at UTHealth Houston explains what hypothermia is and how to avoid it. She also explains how different groups of people who might have trouble getting out of cold could experience hypothermia in temperatures warmer than freezing. How does it differ from frostbite? There's one key difference explained.

Catch up with Sofia and Zach on KPRC 2 News Today at 10AM on Monday, October 16.

Dr. Taiwo Babatope, psychiatrist with UTHealth Houston, shares advice with parents on talking with your kids about war.

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

"Mom hacks" to get you ready for the busy fall season

Treatment options and clinical trials available for major depressive disorders

Summer Ott, PsyD, concussion expert with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann appeared on KPRC 2+ and shared how to keep student athletes safe.

We are counting down to the first day of school and most districts in our area head back over the next two weeks.

Antonio Cardenas, DDS, a pediatric dentist with UTHealth Houston and UT Dentists, shares the importance of yearly dental visits and maintaining a healthy smile.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Memorial Hermann failed to reach an agreement this week which resulted in Memorial Hermann hospitals, surgery centers and some doctors now being out of network for thousands of patients with BCBSTX insurance plans.

UTHealth Houston nursing students participated in a simulation to help prepare in the event of an emergency mass casualty situation.

As medical professionals continue dealing with a surge in COVID-19 patients, the impact is certainly being felt across Houston-area hospitals.