✨ UTMB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Launches the Galveston SPOHNC Chapter! ✨

The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is proud to announce the launch of the Galveston Chapter of Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC – pronounced “spunk”).

This marks an exciting new opportunity for patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across the region to come together in a shared space of encouragement, education, and healing. 💙

🗓️ Meetings: Quarterly – every second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM

Next Meeting: September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

📍 UTMB – John Sealy Annex, 6th Floor

CT Conference Room 6.110 | 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

🔗 Registration is required!

👉 Select more information to access the link to register

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health), School of Nursing, is conducting a research study to better understand how the body responds to stress and distress. You would be providing invaluable research data that would help in understanding the body’s physiological response.

What’s Involved?

A special blood pressure machine will measure and calculate how your cardiovascular system reacts to the stress and distress of your work. You will talk to the researcher about your occupational experience with trauma, or death. A second measurement will be taken with the special blood pressure machine.

Study Requirements?

Workers willing to have a special blood pressure machine monitor their body’s cardiovascular response before and after an interview. Complete two questionnaires, and one interview.

Location of your choice.

RISE Center inside the UTMB School of Nursing  OR in your home OR in Houston at the Institute for Spirituality and Health.

Be a part of the inaugural class of the Moody Medical Library Student Advisory Board (MMLSAB)! MMLSAB is a channel to collect student recommendations and perspectives on library space, services, resources, and other student needs related to the library. Students may nominate themselves by applying online. Faculty, please encourage students to apply or send names of potential candidates to Julie Trumble. Want to learn more? Check out the MMLSAB webpage! Don’t delay! Applications are due by midnight on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Over the past several months, the Strategic Communications and Branding team has observed an increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to create marketing collateral, including brochures, social media graphics, and related materials.

At this time, we strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content for these purposes for several important reasons:

• Copyright and licensing risks: UTMB does not own the copyright to images, icons, or other visual elements generated by AI tools. As a result, the university may not have the appropriate usage rights, which could expose UTMB to legal liability if the ownership of these materials is challenged.

• Brand compliance concerns: AI-generated materials often use color palettes and typography that do not align with UTMB brand standards or the guidelines approved by The University of Texas System. Maintaining consistent brand identity is critical. You can review the official guidelines here: Usage Guidelines - Brand and Identity 

• Improper logo usage: AI applications frequently render the UTMB logo incorrectly and do not accurately reproduce the approved version, creating further compliance issues.

 We understand the need to quickly and efficiently develop marketing materials to support your schools, programs, and departments. However, we ask that you refrain from using AI tools for this purpose whenever possible.

 Resources are available through the UTMB Print Shop to assist with creating posters, flyers, social media graphics, and other materials that meet brand standards. If you have questions about brand compliance or need guidance, please contact the Strategic Communications and Branding team at branding@utmb.edu. 

COME OUT AND VISIT GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE!

Grace Anna’s Boutique offers $6. jewelry and much more – including

necklace sets, rings, bracelets, earrings, fashion accessories,  

scarves, dresses, tops, electronics, and more.

In response to many requests, Grace Anna’s will be

selling a great selection of scrubs at great prices!

They’re also having a Lavish Linens Sale to include sheet sets and bamboo pillows.

 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8^TH

11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

       WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9^TH      

7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10^TH   

7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11^TH    

7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

BETWEEN P.J.’s COFFEE AND THE CSW

Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Please be advised that the League City Badge Office will be temporaily closed on Friday, Septemeber 4, 2026, from 11AM-12PM. 

Normal Operations will resume from 1:00PM - 5:00PM.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine

Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards

In 2027, up to five (5) faculty will be selected for the John P. McGovern Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards (ECTA). This award recognizes the fundamental concept, exemplified by Sir William Osler, that the development of outstanding physicians occurs primarily in clinical settings (ambulatory or in‐patient). Each recipient will receive a monetary award for support of his or her professional development.

Eligibility:

     1. Candidates for the award must be a full-time clinical faculty member in the John Sealy School of Medicine.

     2. The award is based on the individual’s educational philosophy, effort, and product over a minimum of five (5) years of which at least the last three (3) must be at UTMB Health.

     3. The award will be offered once in a lifetime to give a fair opportunity to other applicants.

Criteria:  The following attributes are used to define excellence in clinical teaching:

1. Demonstrates patient-centered focus of excellent teaching and care;
2. Serves as a role model of care and compassion of learners and patients and exemplifies professional behavior; shows respect for the learner, patient, and other health care providers;
3. Demonstrates enthusiasm and enjoyment;
4. Demonstrates inquisitiveness and values inquiry;
5. Creates an enjoyable, challenging, and “safe” learning environment;
6. Sets high, but obtainable, standards;
7. Assists in the development of clinical skills, including patient history, physical exam, procedures, and clinical reasoning;
8. Integrates basic science with clinical care;
9. Demonstrates patience;
10. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; is open-minded;
11. Provides useful and relevant feedback;
12. Demonstrates teamwork and multi-disciplinary care;

13.  Is genuine.

Selection Process:  The selection committee consists of two (2) Osler Scholars (who will serve as Chair and Chair-elect), Chair of the Academy of Master Teachers, a clerkship director, a residency program/associate program director and an Osler Student Scholar.

Nomination Process: Nominationscan come from students, house staff, faculty and staff and must include a statement of no more than 250 words in length describing how the candidate exemplifies excellence in clinical teaching.  (Active Osler Scholars are not eligible for consideration.)  Letters of nomination should be addressed to the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine and sent to 8.208 Rebecca Sealy, Route 0162, or electronically to mcacadem@utmb.edu.  Self-nominations are prohibited. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026.

Bestowal:The recipients will be presented on July 9, 2027, during the 26^th  annual Osler Oration.

The Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities is hosting a book launch event for Dr. Miriam Rich's new monograph, Monstrous Conceptions: A History of Race, Disability, and Reproductive Medicine in the United States (Columbia University Press, 2026). The event will feature a short presentation by the author followed by commentary from a panel of historians and health humanities scholars. All are welcome to attend. Click here for more information about the book.

Date:Friday, September 4

Time:3pm-5pm

Location:Open Gates (1st Floor), 2419 Sealy Avenue, Galveston, TX 77555

Register Now for September 11, 2026

Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series

(GTX-GEMS)

“Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action, Building a Healthier Future Together”

REGISTER HERE

Bringing together leaders from government, healthcare, education, industry, and the community to address key health issues through an interprofessional approach using open dialogue, policy, advocacy, research, and public health initiatives.

Topic:

Respiratory Disease Care and Prevention

Panelists:

Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter, MD, MPH, MBA

Regional Medical Director (South Texas)

Texas Department of State Health Services

Gulshan Sharma, MD, MPH

Senior Vice President, Chief Medical & Clinical Innovation Officer

Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

Professor, UTMB

David Vines, PhD, RRT

Senior Vice President & Dean

School of Health Professions, UTMB

Jose Rojas, PhD, RRT, RPFT

President, Texas Society for Respiratory Care

Associate Dean, Faculty Engagement

Associate Professor

School of Health Professions, UTMB

7:30 am to 9:30 am

UTMB Levin Hall Dining Room, Second floor, Galveston, TX

 Light breakfast served

Continuing Education Accreditation Statement

Open Parking Available

OLLI Surface Parking Lot, enter on 12th and Mechanic

REGISTER HERE

For questions contact:

Office of Interprofessional Education & Practice

oipep@utmb.edu

Thursday, September 3, 2026
2:00-3:30 pm
ETA Educational Technologies Admins Team Channel (MS Teams)

New to Blackboard Ultra or looking for a refresher? Join Academic Computing and Blackboard for an instructor onboarding session designed to help you become more comfortable building, organizing and managing your courses in Blackboard Ultra.

Session topics of interest include

• Navigating Blackboard Ultra and managing your courses, roster and student access
• Organizing course content with folders, learning modules, documents and files
• Creating assignments, tests, discussions, forms and other learning activities
• Using Student Preview, progress tracking and activity tools to understand the student experience
• Exploring Blackboard’s AI-assisted course creation and interactive learning tools
• Managing grades, feedback, rubrics and common Gradebook workflows

Who should attend

New and current instructors, ETA Group members, Course Builders, Instructional Designers and Program Coordinators

Note: To apply what you learn in this session, please complete the Blackboard Sandbox Access Request Form so we can create or confirm access to your personal sandbox course.

Participants will gain

Practical skills for navigating, building and managing courses in Blackboard Ultra with greater confidence and ease.

This session will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend live. For more information, visit the UTMB eClass Blackboard Training Sessions page or contact edtech@utmb.edu if you have any questions or need additional support.

Regards,
Academic Computing

E: edtech@utmb.edu | W: www.utmb.edu/eclass

Looking for a great topic for your next staff meeting or departmental gathering?

Invite the UTMB Sustainability Department to present on practical sustainability initiatives, recycling best practices, energy saving opportunities, and ways your team can support UTMB's commitment to environmental stewardship. Every action makes a difference!

Contact us to schedule a presentation for your department.

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator manages clinical research projects for Principal Investigators by gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol. Provides complex administrative duties in support of the study to insure compliance with regulations.

Please send your application: https://phxc3c.rfer.us/AA083y3PQv9

Each week the Pastoral Care Department brings you a Moment of Hope and a Weekly Anchor to encourage you.

Weekly Anchor ⚓

National Grief Awareness 

While grief may never fully disappear, hope can grow alongside it.

Many grief experts describe loss as a journey that includes feelings of shock, denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and eventually a renewed sense of acceptance and hope. These experiences may come and go over time, and every person's journey is unique.

If you are grieving today, know this:

• Your feelings are valid.
• Your healing matters.
• Support is available.
• You do not have to walk this journey alone.

Let us extend grace to ourselves and others. Together, we can foster a workplace and community where compassion, understanding, and hope flourish.

Even in times of loss, healing is possible and hope remains.💙

“Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.” — Author Unknown

Moment of Hope

🦻Listen to today’s Moment of Hope entitled, “Prayer Seeking God's Guidance“ by Jim George, chaplain at UTMB’s Galveston campus. We pray it encourages you today.

Religious Observances

September 4: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)

• Details: Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, an important avatar of Vishnu.
• Observance: Involves midnight devotional singing, fasting, and temple celebrations.

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at Our Cafe!

We're thrilled to serve our latest menu offerings that promise to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your culinary curiosity! Get ready to embark on a journey of flavor exploration with the freshest ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.

Click the link below to explore our tantalizing menu options for this week:

Food & Nutrition (utmb.edu)

NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS!

 Need help designing your research study? Assistance in generating or retrieving data?

Guidance with the analysis of your collected data? Other biostatistics, bioinformatics, or health informatics assistance?

 Highly qualified experts in these areas are available for consultation at NO COST* during the

 Institute for Translational Sciences

Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Studio

* Additional services are available; fees may apply.

 3rd Monday of each month

1:00pm-2:00pm

6.110 Research Building 6

Consultations are by appointment only.

To schedule: https://utmb.us/8e2

 LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS

Beyond Bling Boutique offers a lot of bling fashion jewelry

ranging from $3.00 - $25.00, including bracelets, charm

necklaces, rings, earrings, fashion headbands, bows,

 freshies, diffusers (for your car), and wristlets.

    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2^ND

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3^RD

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4^TH

9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.   

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) - 1^ST FLOOR

Credit cards, Debit cards, Cash App, and Venmo are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

UTMB POLICE DEPARTMENT
Annual National Night Out 2026
Volunteer Sign-Up Request

Event Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

Call for Volunteers
The UTMB Police Department is seeking volunteers to assist with our Annual National Night Out event. This community engagement event provides an opportunity to build relationships, promote safety awareness, and strengthen partnerships with our campus and local community. Employees, students, and community members are encouraged to participate.

Volunteer Sign-Up Period:  September 1, 2026, through September 8, 2026.

Volunteer Information Required

Volunteer Performers Needed
We are also seeking individuals who would like to perform during the event. If you are interested in providing entertainment, please complete the section below.

Submission Instructions: Please submit your volunteer or performer information during the sign-up period. Send your information to Corporal C. Dorsey at crdorsey@utmb.edu. Volunteers will be contacted using the email address and phone number provided. A letter of participation for volunteers will be provided if needed.

Thank you for supporting the UTMB Police Department and National Night Out 2026!

On Thursday September 3, 2026 at the Health Education Center, the UTMB Police Department will be conducting "free basic" Bicycle Maintenance. The maintenance provided includes air in the tire and oil on the chain. The UTMB PD will also register bicycles. Registering bicycles helps to deter bicycle theft and it also aids law enforcement in the recovery of lost/stolen bicycles. Those registering their bicycles will receive a free U-lock and lights for their bicycles (while supplies last). The service will be held at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and is provided to all UTMB Students, Faculty, and Staff. All are required to have valid identification and their UTMB ID badge. If you have any questions, please contact Corporal Dorsey at 409-772-2691.  

UTMB Pediatrics M&M Grand Rounds

Friday, September 4, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 AM (Central Time)

Virtual: Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 215 651 004 312 609; Passcode:wi28cW3t

Dial in by phone

+1 409-240-0721,163013276#

Michael Yu, MD

Assistant Professor

Medical Director of ABC (Child Abuse) Team

Department of Pediatrics

University of Texas of Medical Branch

Skin Exams in Pediatrics:

The Importance of Accurate Documentation

Objectives: Following this session, participants should be able to

• Know the importance of complete and detailed documentation
• Understand role and responsibility as a mandated reporter
• Understand differing photo techniques

🧬 Where Research & Innovation Meet Entrepreneurship: From Lab to Launch

2026 Innovation & Commercialization ETP

Entrepreneurial Training Program | 3rd Cohort

🚀 Now Accepting Applications!

Are you interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization?

Join the UTMB Office of Innovation & Commercialization for the 2026 Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) and explore what it takes to move innovative research from the lab to real-world impact.

Through this 8-week experiential program, participants will work alongside UTMB Principal Investigators (PIs) to explore innovative research, identify opportunities, and gain firsthand experience with the commercialization process.

Program Structure

📅 Duration: Approximately 8 weeks | October–December
⏰ Weekly Commitment: Approximately 2 hours
👥 Eligibility: Students, trainees, fellows, and staff from all disciplines and levels
💡 Learning Model: Mentor, team, and peer-based experiential learning
🔬 PI Partnership: Work with a UTMB PI to explore the potential of innovative research and its path toward commercialization

Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, commercializing research, or simply curious about how discoveries can become real-world solutions, ETP provides an opportunity to build your entrepreneurial toolkit, work alongside researchers, and connect with innovators across UTMB.

🗓️ Applications Close September 15, 2026

Don't miss your opportunity to join the 3rd cohort of UTMB's Innovation & Commercialization ETP!

Learn more about the UTMB Office of Innovation & Commercialization and explore opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization:

2026 Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP)

From Discovery. To Innovation. To Impact.

Apply today and take your research beyond the lab.

FREE Health Care Resource Fair for Older Adults and Family Caregivers

Join us for a fun and informative day dedicated to the health and well-being of seniors and those who care for them!

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Hani Jneid, UTMB Cardiology

Focus on Heart Health

Presentations at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, September 4

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    (Vendor Fair concludes at 11:30 a.m.)

Location: Moody Methodist Church Gym  2803 53rd Street, Galveston

What to Expect:

• Local senior service providers and community programs
• FREE health screenings provided by Coastal Health & Wellness and UTMB Ophthalmology
• Flu shots available with your Medicare card
• Complimentary boxed lunches for seniors
• Door prize drawings
• Live music by Juan Carlos

Whether you're looking for health resources, community services, or simply an enjoyable outing, the Seaside Senior Expo offers valuable information and connections for older adults and family caregivers throughout our community.

We look forward to seeing you there! Come learn about the many local resources and services available to support healthy, active, and independent living.