Information for Patients: Clinic locations, available services, physician directory

During UTMB's recovery from Hurricane Ike, many of the clinical services normally offered on the Galveston campus have been temporarily suspended or relocated. However, most of UTMB’s mainland-based clinics and facilities—and several Galveston sites—are open to serve patients during this time of need. Many physicians and other caregivers are serving patients at alternate locations, and special arrangements are in place for special needs patients such as expectant mothers, cancer and transplant patients, children, shut-in, and others.

For details, visit www.UTMBhealthcare.org.

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UTMB re-opening additional clinics in December

UTMB will re-open more than a dozen additional clinics in December, marking another significant milestone in recovery efforts following damage from Hurricane Ike three months earlier. Most of the clinics will be housed in the University Hospital Clinics building (UHC), on the university’s Galveston campus adjacent to the Emergency Room. These sites join an extensive network of mainland and Galveston Island clinic locations already in service. Get details at www.UTMBhealthcare.org.

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Galveston Regional Maternal & Child Health Program re-opening

The Galveston Regional Maternal & Child Health Program is re-opening December 1, 2008 on the 7th Floor of the University Hospitals Clinics building, located behind the UTMB Emergency Room. The Regional Maternal & Child Health Program provides prenatal care for pregnant families, and provides family planning and well-woman health services. Click here for more information.

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UTMB Ob-Gyn Clinic returning to Galveston Island

Monday, Nov. 24, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is pleased to once again offer outpatient services in Galveston, from a clinic reopening on the UTMB campus. Get details in the UTMB newsroom...

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Celebrating the Galveston National Laboratory

A sizeable audience gathered in Levin Hall to celebrate the dedication of the Galveston National Laboratory (GNL) on Tuesday, Nov. 11. One of just two national biocontainment laboratories constructed with funding awarded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease/National Institutes of Health, the lab is a testament to years of careful planning, design and construction. Local, state and national dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the completion of this facility, which will help catapult UTMB to the forefront of the national stage in terms infectious diseases research. A video of the event is available at http://www.utmb.edu/gnl/day/

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UTMB transplant patients can get treatment at Friendswood clinic

UTMB has established a transitional multi-organ transplant clinic at the Friendswood Pediatric Associates, Adult, Specialty Care clinic at 128 West Parkwood. UTMB’s transplant patients, both pre- and post-transplant, can continue to receive treatment under the care of UTMB transplant physicians. Plans to reactivate the program in Galveston are progressing. Current or potential transplant patients should contact the Texas Transplant Center directly at 877-TX2-CNTR (877-892-2687) or 409-772-1451. Visit the Texas Transplant Center's interim web page.

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UTMB University Eye Center serving patients in Friendswood

Physicians and staff at the University Eye Center, 400 W. Parkwood Ave. in Friendswood, are ready to help patients with a wide range of eye conditions and services. In the photo, taken during a recent ribbon cutting hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, are (left to right) Sammye Hesser, Dr. Garvin Davis, Dr. Praveena Gupta, Dr. John Davis, Dr. Eric van Kuijk, Gibran Khursid, Dr. Manuj Kapur, departmental chairman Dr. Bernard Godley, Dr. Brian Wong, and Dr. Oday Alsheikh.

While the Galveston location did not sustain serious storm damage and will reopen soon, patients who have an appointment or surgery scheduled, or who need post-surgery follow-up, are encouraged to call the Friendswood center. The University Eye Center is also welcoming new patients. For more information, call (281) 996-7564, or visit www.UTMBeyecenter.com.

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UTMB pediatric urgent care now open adjacent to UTMB Emergency Department

A 24-hour urgent care facility for children opened at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at UTMB.

“Appropriate medical care for children has always been a priority for UTMB,” said Dr. Christine Turley, vice chair for clinical pediatric services. “As the schools have opened and families with children have returned to the island there is an increased need for pediatric care including minor illnesses and injuries.”

The urgent care facility is adjacent to the university’s Emergency Department on 800 Harborside Drive. It is fully staffed with pediatricians and pediatric nurses to care for common illnesses and injuries such as sprains, coughs, colds, fevers, dehydration and diarrhea. Walk-in patients are welcome.

John Sealy Hospital is not admitting patients due to damage caused by Hurricane Ike. Individuals with serious injuries are being transported to nearby medical facilities for inpatient care. For more information, call 409-772-2222.

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