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.
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Upcoming Events and Opportunities for the Community
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.
Open Research Studies
Screen time and sleep
Wondering if screen time affects your child’s sleep quality, development and problem-solving skills? Baylor College of Medicine’s TECH Study is looking for parents with a 3-4-year-old child in the Greater Houston area to participate in a 12-month long study testing new technology to measure screen use while evaluating screen time effects on children’s health. Up to $410 in compensation. For more information, call 713-798-0388 or email screentimesleep@bcm.edu.
Goodnight Screen Media Study
Children aged 4 years and their parents are needed for a study to learn about the effects of screen media use on children's sleep, memory and attention. The study will include three in-person assessments to measure height, weight, mental tasks and saliva collection with two overnight visits at the Children's Nutrition Research Center to assess the child's sleep and circadian rhythms via saliva sampling. Participants may be compensated up to $510. To learn more, visit the study website, email GoodNightScreenMedia@bcm.edu or call 713-798-0557.
MIND Toddlers Study
Houston families with 12- to 18-month olds are needed for this study that examines the relationship between toddlers' dietary intake and cognitive development. It involves two visits to the Texas Children's Hospital Clinical Research Center over a 6-month period. Up to $125 in compensation, free parking and an optional free portrait session for your toddler. For more information, call 713-798-7062 or email MIND.Toddlers@bcm.edu.
Donate to BCM's partner schools
Baylor College of Medicine partners with middle and high schools across Texas, including three in the Houston area. Throughout the school year, Amazon wish lists are available to help provide school supplies for students and teachers.
BCM Academy at Ryan: https://a.co/aBfmV7R
BCM Biotech Academy at Rusk: https://a.co/iObwH0v
Stafford Middle School: https://a.co/6R7iEDn