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Houstonians needed to participate in study to help prevent cancer in at-risk Black adults. Here’s how you can sign up
Read full article: Houstonians needed to participate in study to help prevent cancer in at-risk Black adults. Here’s how you can sign up📢 Join the Harmony & Health Study, which aims to reduce sitting time, increase movement, and improve health in Black and African American adults at risk for cancer. 🏃💃 Participants will get to experience yoga-based stretches, guided relaxation, and spirituality. 📞 Call 713-792-9400 or email HarmonyHealth@MDAnderson.org to participate. #MDAnderson #HealthStudy #CancerPrevention #JoinTheStudy
Study shows increase in cervical cancer rates among women in low-income areas
Read full article: Study shows increase in cervical cancer rates among women in low-income areasThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed new information showing women in low-income areas of the U.S. face a stark rise in cervical cancer incidence and mortality.
Rice University, UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers discover new leukemia-killing compounds
Read full article: Rice University, UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers discover new leukemia-killing compoundsResearchers from the Houston area say they have discovered a potential new drug that will deliver a ‘deadly one-two punch’ against leukemia.
MD Anderson launches James P. Allison Institute to develop new treatments for immunotherapy
Read full article: MD Anderson launches James P. Allison Institute to develop new treatments for immunotherapyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced Thursday the launch of James P. Allison Institute, a hub within MD Anderson, aimed at advancing immunotherapy treatments.
MD Anderson Cancer Center to require all employees to be fully vaccinated by January
Read full article: MD Anderson Cancer Center to require all employees to be fully vaccinated by JanuaryOfficials at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at the start of the new year.
MD Anderson remembers Dr. Emil J Freireich
Read full article: MD Anderson remembers Dr. Emil J FreireichMD Anderson announced the death of its faculty member on Monday in a news release. Freireich, who was a faculty member of MD Anderson for 50 years, is described as confident, passionate, and ferocious. His passing will be felt around the world and within the MD Anderson community,” MD Anderson president Dr. Peter W.T. “How fortunate are we to have had Dr. Freireich as part of our MD Anderson family for five decades. In lieu of flowers, the Freireichs would appreciate donations made to MD Anderson in his honor.
MD Anderson receives its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: MD Anderson receives its first doses of COVID-19 vaccineHOUSTON – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center received its allocation of COVID-19 vaccine early Monday, the hospital announced. Vaccine arriving at M.D. (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)Vaccines on the the way to the M.D. “Our approach has been to provide trustworthy information to support our employees making their own personal decision about vaccination and we’re continuing to do that,” Dr. Tereffe said. However, she does believe the vaccine is going to help protect the majority of their patients and staff.
Here’s how you can give cancer the boot just by taking a walk in your neighborhood
Read full article: Here’s how you can give cancer the boot just by taking a walk in your neighborhoodMD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer® is back for its fifth year (virtually). The Boot Walk to End Cancer is more than just a walk. For the latest Boot Walk to End Cancer updates, follow on Facebook and Twitter. MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer supports patient programs, research, prevention and education. MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer is presented by LyondellBasell.
Houston History: A look back at the Prudential Building before it was imploded
Read full article: Houston History: A look back at the Prudential Building before it was implodedKnown as the Prudential Insurance Co. Building, the 18-story structure was the first high-rise corporate office building outside downtown. Houston Main building (Courtesy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)Designed by Kenneth Franzheim, the Prudential Building was constructed of Indiana limestone and natural Texas Granite. New plans were set to construct a four-building medical campus in place of the Houston Main Building. The University of Texas System officially named the building the Houston Main Building in 1980. (Courtesy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)The Prudential Building Today