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Taking a swing at COVID-19: Olympic heavyweight champion advocates for vaccinations

Community advocate and boxing legend George Foreman encourages others to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

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UT Physicians launches first phase of patient access to COVID-19 vaccine By invitation only, UT Physicians has begun to vaccinate at-risk patient groups for COVID-19 following federal guidance.
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Safety tips for cold weather Safety tips on what you can do to protect yourself and others while trying to stay warm during cold weather.
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New breast cancer prevention program opens doors The breast cancer prevention program was created to help combat the rising number of breast cancer cases and help high-risk individuals.
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UT Physicians wishes you a Happy New Year As we usher in a new year filled with hope and happiness, our chief operating officer extends well wishes to our patients and their families.
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Fireworks safety during COVID-19 Even though some fireworks shows are going virtual this year due to the need for social distancing, please keep in mind these safety tips from our experts.
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One step closer: UTHealth vaccinating front-line employees UTHealth received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine and started the process of inoculating its front-line workers.
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Texas officials join UT System, UTHealth to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations As COVID-19 vaccines become available to those on the front lines of the pandemic response and the general public, The University of Texas System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are partnering with state and local officials to strongly encourage vaccination.
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Exercise and nutrition tips for 2021 Staying on track is tough when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, but not impossible! Are you one of the many people making a commitment to be healthy in 2021? If so, Carman Whiting, MD, a family medicine doctor with UT Physicians, has advice on how to be successful.
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Transgender woman experiences new lease on life Audrie Siegel of Austin, Texas, was ready to make a change and sought the expertise of Dr. Daniel Freet with UT Physicians to perform her gender affirmation surgery.
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Expanding our occupational health care program in Houston UT Physicians specializes in work-related injuries and illnesses and are committed to keeping employees healthy and businesses running smoothly. We can help employers plan, develop, and improve the general health of their workforce.
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Richmond man recovers from rare form of skin cancer Timothy Vance thought he had an ingrown hair or cyst. What he really had was a rare form of skin cancer.
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What seniors need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines An expert in senior care, Carmel Dyer, MD, explains what older adults need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Preparing for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines With the FDA's emergency approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, health care entities work on plans for distribution.
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Getting a grip on seasonal and COVID-19 depression An expert provides ideas on how to manage both seasonal and COVID-19 depression.
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Annual checkup with your physician is key to good health Taking good care of yourself means eating right, exercising, getting adequate rest, and seeing your physician regularly.
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Wellness classes lead to healthier lifestyle for patient After receiving multiple diagnoses that threatened her health, Charlene Jefferson decided to prioritize her health by attending wellness classes.
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Strategies for prioritizing your mental health during the holidays The holidays will be anything but normal this year, which is why it's important to safeguard your mental health.
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UT Physicians opens doors to new gastrointestinal clinic Those in the northeast part of Houston needing treatment for gastrointestinal ailments have a new place to seek treatment.
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A message to our patients regarding COVID-19 vaccine Although we have begun preparations to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, maintaining safety protocols should remain top of mind.
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Hand hygiene: The importance of proper hand-washing Everyone knows the importance of washing our hands, but are we doing it properly?
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Is your holiday bubble COVID-19 proof? In order to create a COVID-19 safe bubble for the holiday season, families will need to have prepared weeks in advance.
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Battling COVID-19 during cold and flu season While we have been safeguarding ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic for months now, we also need to prepare ourselves for cold and flu season.
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Flu cases down as coronavirus cases spike Flu activity has been low this year, but experts warn we cannot let our guard down, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spike locally and across the country.
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Tips to protect your skin from the chilly weather Colder temperatures mean drier skin. An expert provides tips on how best to moisturize and safeguard your skin from the chilly air.
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UT Physicians Multispecialty – Victory clinic shares holiday feast After a tough year, UT Physicians Multispecialty - Victory decided to donate a holiday feast to patients in need.
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Taking a swing at COVID-19: Olympic heavyweight champion advocates for vaccinations