TMC Healthy Eating InitiativesJoin us Feb. 28 for a discussion of our efforts to promote healthy food choices within the medical center — and beyond.
Join us for the 2019 TMC Health Policy CourseThe course teaches students and the public the fundamentals of health policy. It's free, open to anyone, and you can start any time. Click to register.
See the results of the TMC's annual consumer surveyWe surveyed 4,000 consumers natonwide to hear their views on health policy issues ahead of the mid-term elections.
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Events
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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
TMC Health Policy Course: Safety Net Programs
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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
The Texas Medical Center’s Healthy Eating Initiatives
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MARCH 5, 2019
TMC Health Policy Course: The Public Health System
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MARCH 12, 2019
TMC Health Policy Course: U.S. Health Policy Methods
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MARCH 26, 2019
TMC Health Policy Course: Social Determinants of Health
In Other News
Social Posts
ICYMI: Our director Dr. Tim Garson spoke with @HoustonMatters on @HoustonPubMedia, where he proposed creative ways to address the looming doctor shortage facing Texas https://t.co/JnlzIYeBAH https://t.co/xhWxrBsHtU
Tune in to @HoustonMatters today at Noon CST on @HoustonPubMedia. We'll be discussing creative steps we can take to ensure the nation doesn't face a shortage of doctors as Baby Boomers age and increase the demands on the health care system. Listen live at https://t.co/QLTdQemWg0 https://t.co/TuPJffb6qk
Can menu labels really help consumers make healthy choices? Just us 2/28 at the @TXMedCenter as we discuss. Featuring experts from @UTexasSPH @CANDOHouston @TAMU_SPH Free registration at https://t.co/lILNBQB7jf #TMCHealthyEating https://t.co/8lBJhtecwL
RT @TXMedCenter: What happens to a child when his parent gets jailed? @SheriffEd_HCSO and leaders from @TexasChildrens discuss the results…
What are the best ways we can help people choose healthy foods? Join our discussion 2/28 in Houston at the @TXMedCenter. Featuring experts from @UTexasSPH @CANDOHouston @TAMU_SPH Free registration at https://t.co/lILNBQjvUF #TMCHealthyEating https://t.co/bVYh0LCZzu
Join us 2/28 in Houston as we share the results of a major new effort to promote healthy food choices within the @TXMedCenter. Featuring experts from @UTexasSPH @CANDOHouston @TAMU_SPH More info and free registration at https://t.co/lILNBQB7jf #TMCHealthyEating https://t.co/u64e3YnkKS
Our executive committee member Ken Janda of @CHCTexas offers up ways Texas can protect the health of its residents if ACA goes down. "Health care in Texas doesn’t have to be chaotic," Janda writes. Read more from the @HoustonChron https://t.co/kTct8yBISn https://t.co/m1lLDQonz6
ICYMI: Our executive committee member @elenamarks of @Health4Texas writes for the @HoustonChron that we shouldn't lose sight of just how far we've come since ACA became law. https://t.co/35xZvPrx6d https://t.co/ikFMw0xHrT
Congrats to @KenJanda, CEO of @CHCTexas and a member of our Exec. Committee, for being elected chair of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (@safetynetplans). He'll continue to be a national advocate for public health plans & their members https://t.co/knsR3oIenb https://t.co/rYB5CtccPM
Big crowd tonight at the 2019 @TXMedCenter Policy Course as we debate and discuss how, exactly, we measure the quality of our health care system #TMCpolicycourse https://t.co/GBH87UQJIi
We're just a few hours away from starting out 2019 @TXMedCenter Health Policy Course. Tonight's topic: healthy policy myths and misconceptions. Join us tonight in person, or stream live online. More info at https://t.co/Hg24jPlIai #TMCpolicycourse https://t.co/97f8mVKl2U
It's not too late to register for our FREE, interactive talk Jan. 15 in Houston, "Debunking the Health Policy Myths." Featuring @TXMedCenter @txwomans @CHCTexas @UTexasSPH experts. Details at https://t.co/ytGtBatV0a https://t.co/kuzWYAPGj6
Do consumers REALLY get what they pay for when it comes to health care? You can debate that question & more at our free event 1/15/19 in Houston, "Debunking the Health Policy Myths." Featuring @TXMedCenter @txwomans @CHCTexas @UTexasSPH experts. Details at https://t.co/ytGtBatV0a
Do consumers REALLY have the information they need to make smart choices? You can debate that question & more at our free event 1/15/19 in Houston, "Debunking the Health Policy Myths." Featuring @TXMedCenter @txwomans @CHCTexas @UTexasSPH experts. https://t.co/ytGtBaLwoK https://t.co/XIJ9q9Nrq3
Can everyone who works REALLY afford health insurance? You can debate that question & more at our free event 1/15/19 in Houston, "Debunking the Health Policy Myths." Featuring experts from @TXMedCenter @txwomans @CHCTexas @UTexasSPH Details at https://t.co/ytGtBatV0a https://t.co/ZF4A6ZO0Ua