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Santa Maria and collaborators publish in International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health

Dr. Diane M. Santa Maria (pictured) is corresponding author of a new study conducted at Covenant House Texas that examined a screening tool designed specifically to assess for human trafficking. Researchers reported the assessment tool was more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth, as well as the risk factors, than a commonly used psychosocial assessment.
Researchers identify high-risk areas for sudden unexpected infant deaths in Harris County

A new study led by Cizik School of Nursing’s Dr. Stacy Drake (pictured) found that the majority of 732 sudden and unexpected deaths of infants in Harris County between 2004 and 2013 occurred primarily within areas of poverty and suggested that modifiable risk factors can reduce the incidence of these tragic deaths.
Human Animal Bond Research Institute funds Branson’s new study on health benefits of pet caretaking

Dr. Sandy Branson’s new project is one of five (out of 40 total proposals) in the U.S. to be funded this year by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). The studies will examine the influence of pet ownership, pet caretaking or animal-assisted therapy on a wide array of health conditions.
Services will be held Jan. 6 for Cizik School of Nursing donor Herbert L. Fred

Herbert L. Fred, MD (pictured), who endowed Cizik School of Nursing’s Judy Fred Professorship in Nursing, died on Dec. 30, 2018 at the age of 89 after almost six decades as a full-time medical educator. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism.