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Understanding Hypertension Texas AHEC East GH Region

Texas AHEC East Virtual Learning Event: Understanding Hypertension

, 2026 - -

On behalf of the Greater Houston Region of the Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) East, we'd like to invite you to attend another great learning opportunity. This pre-recorded session is open to all healthcare professionals and healthcare students, including CHWs. CHWs receive 1 hour of DSHS non-certified CE hours and the Zoom link for the event will be provided upon registration.

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Texas AHEC East Hybrid Event: HPV Vaccination at 20: Where Are We Now?

, 2026 - - Levin Hall Dining Room 2.217 - 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas USA

Join us for another great learning opportunity as part of our AHEC Lunch & Learn Series! In this session, you'll learn: -Describe HPV transmission and its relationship to genital warts and HPV-associated cancers. -Explain current HPV vaccination recommendations, effectiveness, and safety. -Identify ways to encourage HPV vaccination. This session will be facilitated by Richard E. Rupp, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Director of the Clinical Trials Program of the Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences.

Texas AHEC East December 11 Lunch and Learn

Texas AHEC East Virtual Learning Event: Novel Psychoactive Substances: Kratom, Phenibut, and More

, 2026 - -

Join Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) East for another great learning opportunity. Hosted by Michael Weaver, this session will help attendees: Recognize emerging psychoactive substances such as kratom, phenibut, synthetic cannabinoids, tianeptine, and salvia, and understand their potential health risks. Explore how healthcare professionals identify and manage the medical and mental health complications associated with these substances.

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