As the new school year approached, the UH Health Family Care Center, partnering with Boynton Chapel Methodist Church, opened its doors and heart to the community with its Back-to-School Block Party. The event offered families more than just school supplies; it provided a day of fun, connection, and vital health resources in one of Houston’s underserved neighborhoods.

Thanks to a growing partnership between Blackshear Elementary School and the UH Health Family Care Center, a new privacy banner now shields the school’s front gates—offering students, staff, and families increased safety, dignity, and peace of mind.

Dr. Lani Ackerman, a professor at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, is helping Nepal reach new heights in health care.