MD Anderson remembers Dr. Emil J Freireich
MD 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,โ MD Anderson president Dr. Peter W.T. โHow 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
HOUSTON โ 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. โOur approach has been to provide trustworthy information to support our employees making their own personal decision about vaccination and weโre continuing to do that,โ Dr. Tereffe said. However, she does believe the vaccine is going to help protect the majority of their patients and staff.
Hereโs how you can give cancer the boot just by taking a walk in your neighborhood
MD Andersonโs Boot Walk to End Cancerยฎ 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 Andersonโs Boot Walk to End Cancer supports patient programs, research, prevention and education. MD Andersonโs Boot Walk to End Cancer is presented by LyondellBasell.
Houston History: A look back at the Prudential Building before it was imploded
Known 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