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We’re ready to kick off our two-day packet pickup and Health Fair for the @UTHealthHouston Half Marathon & 10K! If you’re signed up for the race, be sure to stop by our booths for no-cost health screenings, fun activities, and lots of goodies. 

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The 2026 @UTHealthHouston Half Marathon & 10K is almost here, and it’s time to get race-day ready!

As you head into race weekend, prioritize rest, stay hydrated, and get ready to enjoy every mile. We’ll see you at the starting line!

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Philanthropy helped shape the journey of Mary Pat Rapp, PhD ’06, MSN ’89, RN, at @CizikNursing.
Now, she is giving back through an endowment for faculty research and a planned gift for student scholarships—creating opportunities for future generations.
https://t.co/4rOBVOdb1N

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Every second counts during cardiac arrest.

In Ask the Expert, UTHealth Houston's Kevin Schulz, MD, shares lifesaving CPR steps:

Call 911
Start chest compressions
Push 100–120 times/minute
Use an AED if available
https://t.co/yN4Pec7x7C

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Why are more young adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer?
Marianne Cusick, MD, shares how philanthropy can help UTHealth Houston pursue answers, train the next generation, and extend resources to communities that need them.
Watch the full story: https://t.co/mNyiPsU91c

[UT Physicians @UTPhysicians]

The @UTHealthHouston Half Marathon & 10K is just around the corner! Runners and their families are invited to join our two-day Health Fair for no-cost activities, family fun, and health screenings provided by UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann.

Register for these health screenings by Monday, Oct. 19:
• Arterial screening
• Carotid artery screening
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Mammogram screening (billed to insurance or self-pay)

Schedule your screening today: https://t.co/gntDvhB0QO

You can also enjoy walk up walk-up screenings like dental, skin health, and vision screenings at the health fair (no registration required).

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A life-changing heart surgery helped Patrick Kirby get back to the moments that matter most.

After undergoing surgery with @McGovernMed's Anthony Estrera, MD, Kirby celebrated his daughter's wedding and enjoyed a 4,437-mile road trip.

https://t.co/Yn3EL1Rzq6

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Nedra Booker, MBA, is helping students make the most of their UTHealth Houston experience. 🧡

From connecting students with resources to creating opportunities beyond the classroom, her work is all about building community.

https://t.co/0bGHBFlmfA

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An endowment established by Charles Hoopingarner, DDS ’73, and his wife, Gayla, honors his mentor, Fred “Old Dog” Simmons, Jr., DDS ’58, while helping UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry faculty and trainees grow as educators.
Read more: https://t.co/Van8BMRVBK

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Flu season is here, UTHealth Houston! 💉
Flu vaccine clinics are happening across the university this fall for students and employees. Find a date and location that works for you:
Students: https://t.co/jyB4VLOacE
Employees: https://t.co/eS61OHofDJ

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In the latest Beyond the CV, Diane Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, dean of @CizikNursing, reflects on the experiences that shaped her path to nursing, her passion for public health, and the power of lifelong learning.
https://t.co/MFIl2dN3Ri

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What if the next breakthrough in medicine begins in space?
UTHealth Houston and Exobiosphere are exploring how microgravity could accelerate drug discovery and help develop new therapies for patients on Earth.
https://t.co/3OttUbaApq

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What will it take to expand behavioral healthcare across Texas? Hear from founding dean Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD, on how UTHealth Houston is preparing the workforce needed to close critical gaps in care.
Watch the full story: https://t.co/AVpeSMhvgH

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We celebrate you, Dean Valenza! 🧡
As John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, concludes his tenure at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, we’re celebrating his years of leadership, service, and lasting impact on our community.
One more look back at his retirement celebration!

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Recovery is more than a statistic. 🧡
UTHealth Houston unveiled RECOVERY Heroes, a traveling photography exhibition featuring 10 individuals whose stories celebrate resilience, challenge stigma, and show that recovery is possible.
https://t.co/tESq8hbhhT

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Seven schools, one UTHealth Houston community! 🧡

Students came together for last night’s annual Student InterCouncil Salutation to meet new friends, explore campus resources, win prizes, and kick off the school year together!

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A historic day for UTHealth Houston and a milestone we will remember. Relive the moments from the investiture of Melina R. Kibbe, MD, as the seventh president of UTHealth Houston, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our university. What’s next starts now.

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Reaching more people with preventive care sometimes means rethinking where care happens. At UTHealth Houston, Jack Tsai, PhD, is using philanthropic support to turn creative ideas into practical ways to expand access and improve health.
Read more: https://t.co/zMt2kzfvjg

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History made. Now, we look ahead. Today, we celebrated the first presidential investiture in UTHealth Houston's history and the leadership of President Melina R. Kibbe, MD. Together, we are creating what comes next for UTHealth Houston, a future full of bold possibilities.

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We’re almost ready!
Join the UTHealth Houston community for the Presidential Investiture of Melina R. Kibbe, MD, and celebrate this special milestone with us.

Watch live beginning at 1:30 p.m.: https://t.co/l1S27VXhN4