Protecting our community: Flu vaccine information

At Baylor, the flu vaccine is required by College policy. The flu vaccine is especially important this year as we face an ongoing pandemic and concurrent flu season.

Med students organize course on pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the educational trajectory of medical students when it first began. While students nationwide were not able to participate in the clinical learning environment due to the unknown disease, two Baylor medical students took the initiative to learn more about the response and what they could do in the ongoing pandemic.

Spotlight: Dellina Lane Carpio

Every month we focus on an outstanding staff member of the BCM Family. This month, it’s Dellina Lane Carpio of the Cardiovascular Research Institute.

Health Hint: Breast cancer screening

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 focuses on breast cancer screening.

Community partnership announced amid COVID response

For their contributions to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Baylor’s Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Jim McDeavitt were honored by the Center for Pursuit, itself an important community resource for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.