A health sciences university like Baylor College of Medicine is defined by its commitment to its mission of excellence in patient care, biomedical research, medical education and community service – with a single objective: the improved health of the community.
With this commitment in mind, we provide a range of health-focused resources including seminars, lectures, online libraries, interactive experiences and featured events. These programs are forged with the goal of expanding educational resources available to the public and to and contribute to the health and vitality of all of our communities.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities for the Community
2025 BCM Community 5K & Well-Being Fair
On Nov. 1, get ready to move, connect and celebrate wellness at the 14th annual Baylor College of Medicine Community 5K and Well-Being Fair, hosted by BCM students and BCM Well-Being! This event is fun for all ages, free to attend and open to the community. Early bird registration for 5K competitors ends on Sept. 30. Register now.
Update on Alzheimer’s
The 2025 Update on Alzheimer’s Disease will be presented virtually from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13, offering an overview of the U.S. POINTER study, the first large-scale clinical trial to examine how lifestyle interventions may protect brain health in older adults and a discussion with a panel of experts on real-world impacts of cognitive impairment on patients and families. Presented by Baylor’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center and the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, the update will be led by Dr. Melissa Yu, professor of neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center. Register here.
26th annual Chronic Illness and Disability Conference
Baylor and Texas Children’s 26th annual Chronic Illness and Disability Conference: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-based Care, is Oct. 23 – 25. The target audience is physicians in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, psychiatry and other specialists caring for this patient population. Also welcome are psychologists, social workers, nurses, dietitians, case managers, counselors and youth and young adults who have a chronic illness or disability, as well as their parents or guardians. See more and register here.
Inprint and BCM HEAL Book Club
The Inprint and BCM HEAL Book Club, a collaboration between Inprint and Baylor College of Medicine Humanities Expression & Arts Lab (HEAL), is designed for those involved in the healthcare community. Professional caregivers and students of all disciplines, including physicians, nurses, chaplains, pharmacists, therapists, patient care technicians, unit clerks, etc. are invited to participate in discussions of carefully-curated books. Multiple genres will be explored, including biography-in-collage, autobiography, fiction, and poetry.
The book club takes place quarterly on a Tuesday evening in March, June, September and December. Most meetings are virtual from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The December 2025 meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Inprint House, 1520 West Main Street.
