Ruth Rechis

Passionate about changing the way the world fights cancer.

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Very proud to see Be Well Baytown in this #CPSTF story! Great job team! Way to go Baytown! @MDAndersonNews

[CPSTF @CPSTF]

Get ready for warm temps by reading how @MDAndersonNews used #CPSTF findings to improve sun safety in public outdoor recreational areas. Be Well™ Baytown combines skin cancer prevention education with free sunscreen SPF 30 or greater for more

https://t.co/5y2dhnYvrT

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Excited to be a part of this amazing collaboration!

[Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD @K_BasenEngquist]

I’m so excited to be collaborating with @UTHealthSPH, @UTexasMoody, and the #AcresHomes community on this impactful community-engaged cancer prevention initiative. @McNeill_Dr @rrechis @MDAndersonNews @NCICancerCtrl https://t.co/RbkK90PgxZ

[Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD @K_BasenEngquist]

Great start to the #NatCancerForum workshop on #cancerprevention. @Vi8tor, @chanita_halbert, @profmbtnyc Maria Thomson from @VCUMassey, and Alpa Patel from @ACS_Research kick off the workshop with an overview of risk factors and innovative future directions.

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

We @MDAndersonNews are immensely grateful for @CPRITTexas’ vital and continued support. These critical funds strengthen our ability to develop new therapeutic approaches, to expand cancer prevention efforts throughout Texas and beyond, and to further our mission to #Endcancer.

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Be Well Acres Homes is an empowering community-based program that reflects @MDAndersonNews' enduring commitment to cancer prevention and control. Grateful for our teammates and community partners dedicated to these vital efforts. #EndCancer @WalmartOrg https://t.co/4jhZdzJKr3

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Today is World Cancer Day. Incredibly proud to be a part of the work that MD Anderson does everyday for patients and in communities.

[UT MD Anderson @UTMDAnderson]

“On World Cancer Day – and every day – we are proud to unite with our global community to work toward our ultimate goal to end cancer,” says our president Dr. Peter WT Pisters: https://t.co/Sq83iTk5IE @PPisters @ErnestHawkMD #WorldCancerDay #EndCancer

[UT MD Anderson @UTMDAnderson]

“For those living in a food desert, accessing healthy foods can be a significant challenge,” says our Dr. Ruth Rechis.

She shares how our Be Well Communities are working to encourage healthy habits in high-risk communities. @rrechis #HealthDisparities #EndCancer

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Excited to share this great news! Honored to work with all of our amazing partners on Be Well Communities.

[UT MD Anderson @UTMDAnderson]

As part of our Be Well Communities model, Be Well Acres Homes will provide strategies to promote physical activity, healthy eating and other ways to improve health within the northwest Houston community: https://t.co/oxdgKv11Lc @CompleteHouston #CancerMoonshot #EndCancer

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Exciting news!

[CDC Cancer @CDC_Cancer]

CDC's latest data on #cancer mortality show continued progress in helping people live longer, healthier lives. Learn more: https://t.co/J1pl681K7m

[EIHS Dems @eihsdems]

Thanks so much to everyone who showed up to our meeting today! So excited for more to come!

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

JUST LAUNCHED: Free CATCH "Health at Home" resources for parents looking to keep kids active and healthy during school closures. #HPEatHome #HealthEd #PhysEd #COVID19 Learn more at https://t.co/a54rD2jjgE

[NIDDK @NIDDKgov]

New in @CellPressNews: @NIH researchers find that ultra-processed foods cause overeating and weight gain: https://t.co/lIslIhDWkx @KevinH_PhD #research @USNChildObesity

[Jeffrey Gershenwald @JeffGershenwald]

@MDAndersonNews #endcancer @jennifercofer “Raising the minimum legal sale age to 21 will help prevent young people from starting to use tobacco and tobacco-related deaths, disease and healthcare costs.” @TexasTobacco21 #SanAntonio

[Erica Bednar @EMBOSU]

@ErnestHawkMD Kicking off the session on Prevention and Population Science at @MDAndersonNews #GAP2019 with @evilarsan @MelissaLoVaron #endcancer

[Jeffrey Gershenwald @JeffGershenwald]

Informative update from @MDAndersonNews President @ppisters for GAP2019 attendees on the future of MD Anderson’s mission and its commitment to GAP and international partners — our end game: eliminating cancer for the world.

[Ruth Rechis @rrechis]

Today marks my 25 years cured of cancer. It’s a day I find myself especially grateful for the doctors, friends, family, fellow survivors and many others that got me here. If only I had known as a 15 year old how much love I would experience throughout my journey. Thank you!

[CityHealth @city_health]

How is Texas going for Gold? CityHealth Texas director @DavidLofye shares how local policy is creating healthier communities in Texas in our latest blog. https://t.co/EW1c3K9Ji4

[Jeffrey Gershenwald @JeffGershenwald]

Help @Surgeon_General Adams tame the youth e-cigarette epidemic #endcancer @MDAndersonNews @Tobacco21 #dontneedit

[BUILD Health @BUILD_Health]

DEC. 5 WEBINAR: Join us from 2-3 pm ET to hear from the Harris County BUILD about how they leverage each of their individual strengths in a shared vision to address food insecurity & high rates of childhood obesity. Register: https://t.co/trCowOB4Ij