UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in El Paso

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kristina Mena, Regional Dean of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in El Paso, on her appointment to the EPA Science Advisory Board. Her leadership in environmental health and public health continues to elevate our region while helping shape policy and impact communities nationwide.

We are incredibly proud to see El Paso represented at this level.

El Pasoan Kristina Mena has been appointed to the EPA’s Science Advisory Board, joining a panel of experts who guide national environmental and public health policy.

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New Study by CHPPR Researchers Assesses Nutrition and Chronic Disease Needs and Assets in Paso del Norte Region - news - CHPPR - UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Researchers at the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, led by Juan Aguilera, MD, PhD, MPH, are performing a four-month, multi-component needs ...

We’re proud to reflect on a successful 2026 Biotech Poster Showcase, where collaboration and innovation took center stage. It was inspiring to see such a diverse group come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. Thank you to all who joined us and contributed to the event’s success. And to our presenters—fantastic work. Your presentations were engaging, insightful, and truly elevated the experience for everyone in attendance.

Jingjing Gao, PhD, published a new study in Frontiers on food delivery services for enhancing participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. To better understand how these barriers might be addressed, researchers analyzed national WIC participation data alongside state-level economic indicators.

Read the full article here: https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/food-delivery-could-expand-wic-access-for-families-facing-the-greatest-barriers