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Students step up to help lead Vaccine Task Force

Students from McGovern Medical School, the clinical practice of UT Physicians, are leading their own task force aimed at reducing missed well-child and vaccine appointments.

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Benefits of an academic group practice UT Physicians is a group practice comprised of faculty from McGovern Medical School. We provide care across Greater Houston.
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5-year-old rebounds after life-changing surgery Edison Clinger can now focus his energy on school and playing "fireman," thanks to a successful surgery at UT Physicians to make his cerebral palsy more manageable.
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Virtual career workshop for veterans The Texas Medical Center will host a virtual career workshop for veterans on Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Students step up to help lead Vaccine Task Force