UTMB Newsroom

 The (Brazosport) Facts, Jan. 6, 2009

UTMB’s Larry Micheletti is quoted in this article about seasonal affective disorder. “Getting the blues is temporary; it’s normal to people to get the blues.  What’s not typical - when it becomes abnormal - is when it happens consistently over a period of time, lasts a period of time or impacts their functioning in a negative way. (For instance,) they can’t get out of bed, they can’t take care of personal hygiene, they can’t go to work.”

 The Baytown Sun, Jan. 5, 2009

State Rep. Wayne Smith of Baytown and a member of the House Select Committee on Hurricane Ike says that UTMB’s trauma center status needs to be restored. “Not only am I in favor of keeping UTMB’s trauma center open. I’m in favor of building another one on the east side” of Harris County. 

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 7, 2009

UTMB’s Dr. David Callender is scheduled to testify before a special Texas House Committee that is looking into providing help to areas devastated by Hurricane Ike.

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 7, 2009

UTMB’s Karen Sexton is quoted in this article about the reopening of John Sealy Hospital. “We did take the opportunity to announce yesterday’s opening internally and to congratulate the faculty and staff involved once we knew it was ‘all systems go.’”

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 7 2009

In their “Keeping Kids Healthy” column, Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly offer advice to parents on how children can enjoy playing sports while reducing the risk of injury. “Steps that can reduce the chance of becoming injured while playing sports include getting preseason physical examinations, knowing and following the rules of the sport, wearing protective gear, warming up, not playing when tired or in pain, drinking enough water and focusing on having fun rather than winning.”

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 6, 2009

The Jamail Galveston Foundation contributed $50,000 to help repair and renovate the Lee Hage Jamail Student Center at UTMB.

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 6, 2009

In his weekly column, Dr. Michael Warren says not to presume that your doctor is out playing golf the next time you can’t get him or her to care immediately for your needs. “So, the next time you can’t find your doctor, try not to get too impatient. Indeed, he or she could be playing golf, shopping or lounging in a pool. Perhaps a haircut was needed or a child is having problems at school. But dedicated doctors do still care primarily about their patients, and you can expect your needs to be met before very long.”

GALVESTON, Texas - A study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston sheds light on potential therapies for the alleviation of chronic pain from nerve injury, diabetes, osteoarthritis and other conditions. The study appeared in the Jan. 7 edition of the Journal of Neuroscience.

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 Houston Chronicle, Jan. 3, 2009

UTMB is mentioned in this article about what numerous universities will be asking from the state Legislature when it convenes in a few days. 

 Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 5, 2009

This guest column urges the reopening of the day care center at UTMB and mentions that a group of parents and the former director of the center have presented a business proposal to UT and UTMB leadership, hoping to lease the former Childcare Center building.