A passion for public health

Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Keila Lopez has always been passionate about public health and working with minority and underrepresented groups. She is now bringing her expertise to the Mayor’s Office for the City of Houston. Lopez has been named to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Hispanic Advisory Board.

Health Hint: Neck & back pain

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Baylor College of Medicine experts have plenty of tips to help you stay healthy. This month’s Health Hint offers tips on good work-from-home habits to reduce neck and back pain.

Spotlight on Black scientists

Black History Month is celebrated in February, and Baylor’s science blog, From the Labs, took this time to highlight several Black scientists at the College and the work they are doing. Read below about Dr. Darius Dawson and see more Q&As in From the Labs.