HEROES-Houston ER Opioid System

11/25/2025

Yesterday was a day of giving at the HEROES clinic! Staff and program participants shared pie and a festive ambiance. Congratulations to the happy winners of five Thanksgiving meal boxes including 18 lb. turkeys, veggies and all the trimmings. Thanks for your participation to all!

11/21/2025

The Houston/Galveston Regional Public Information Officer (PIO) Network connects public affairs professionals in public safety, emergency response, and crisis management from the Greater Houston area to help them do their jobs more effectively. The Center for Behavioral Emergency Addiction Research (CBEAR) attended this organization's meeting focused on the recent Kerrville incident. CBEAR Sr. Communications Specialist Marco Bracamontes shared information about the Heroes Helpline program during the introductions section. Thanks to PIO Network co-chairs Lee Woodward & Johnny Morales for the invitation. City of Houston Press Secretary Mary Benton hosted the event at City Hall.

11/19/2025

More than 800,000 Americans experience Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) each year and over 6.5 million visits to the emergency department are because of chest pain. From November 17-21, the American Heart Association will dedicate an entire week to raising awareness about ACS. ACS refers to sudden reduced blood flow to the heart, usually caused by erosion or rupture of unstable coronary artery plaque and subsequent thrombosis. Proper management for this condition is key to reducing immediate and long-term complications. Stay tuned for "Get With The Guidelines-Coronary Artery Disease" program with evidence-based ACS treatment. Stay informed, stay engaged and let's make this week impactful! https://www.heart.org/en/

11/19/2025

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HEROES-Houston ER Opioid System
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

11/14/2025

In a continuing effort to reach out to key community groups that may benefit from our programs, we have developed a Spanish version of the HEROES clinic video tour. Please take a minute to view it and share it with interested parties. Kudos to the HEROES team for their outstanding collaboration in this project. Jessica Yeager Nicholas Darrow

11/11/2025

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We are hiring Peer Specialists in Victoria County, Galveston County, Harris County, and Hays/ Bastrop/ Fayette Counties!

11/07/2025

We proudly announce our most recent news! The Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research (CBEAR) has been awarded two grants worth $1.8 million in support of its mission. Funds will help efforts in 10 cities across Texas.

Center awarded over $1.18 million to support community health initiatives Photo credits belong to UTHealth Houston The Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research (CBEAR) at UTHealth Houston, housed within McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, was recently awarded two grants worth....