UTMB Announcements for 7/29/2025

GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS

 TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY!

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

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

scrubs, dresses, tops, electronics, and more.

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

 TUESDAY, JULY 29^TH  

11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30^TH

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

     THURSDAY, JULY 31^ST     

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

      FRIDAY, AUGUST 1^ST      

8:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

1^ST FLOOR – MAIN LOBBY

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

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Razuna, UTMB’s digital image library at https://images.utmb.edu/, will be sporadically unavailable this week and will be offline all day on Wednesday, July 30, starting at 8 a.m. These service interruptions will enable a transition to a newer version of the platform that has been in development for several months.

Assets currently in the collection will be ported over to the new platform; the URL used to access the resource will remain the same. All current permissions will also be transferred over, although one feature of the new platform is that it will enable single sign on (you will be able to securely use your existing UTMB credentials to access Razuna). 

Watch for additional details on this capability, along with updated instructions and tutorials, to follow with the launch of the updated platform.   

Razuna is expected to be back online Thursday morning, July 31. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to sitefinity@utmb.edu.

🌟 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)

UTMB Office of Biostatistics (OBIOS) presents

OBIOS OPEN HOUSE

Monday, August 18th, 2025

Noon – 1:15 PM at UHC 4.108, UTMB School of Public & Population Health

Explore the Future of Data-Driven Health Research

Join us for our first-ever Open House and discover how the Office of Biostatistics (OBIOS) collaborates with departments and centers across UTMB to support impactful public health and clinical research. Meet our team, learn about our resources, and see real-world applications of biostatistics in action!

Event Highlights:

15-minute overview of OBIOS and our services

Live Project Showcase Featuring:

AllofUs, TrinetX and EPIC (UTMB EHR data)

Marketscan, SEER-CAHPS, SEER-MHOS, SEER-Medicare, Medicare, and Medicaid

Other OBIOS supported datasets

Applications in Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Q & A Session with our staff & faculty

Meet our faculty and staff, and explore collaboration opportunities

Who Should Attend?

Researchers, faculty, students, and collaborators interested in epidemiology, biostatistics, or population health research.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Register now: https://forms.gle/ZHFuYtkpWBVVCYYR8

For more information, contact Anirudh Babu at asbabu@utmb.edu

Thinking about retirement?

The HR Benefits Center is hosting a virtual TRS informational session on:

Friday August 8, 2025, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation,

and other critical items. To register for this retirement session, please click on the link below. 

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email, which will be saved to your Outlook calendar.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Benefits Information Session

If you are unable to attend this retirement session, future dates for 2025 are listed below.

Please look out for these dates in the UTMB Daily Announcements!

October 3, 2025

December 12, 2025

Thinking about retirement? The Human Resources Benefits Center is hosting a virtual Optional Retirement Program of Texas (ORP) informational session on:

Thursday, August 8th, 2025, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm

This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation, and other important critical items. To register for this retirement session, please click on the link below.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email, which will be saved to your Outlook calendar.

Optional Retirement Program of Texas Benefits Information Session

If you are unable to attend this retirement session, future dates for this 2025 are listed below.  Please look out for these dates in the UTMB Daily Announcements!

October 3, 2025

December 12, 2025

• Female patients (≥18 to 75 years of age)
• Documented history of UTI in the past 12 months, and prior or current uUTI caused by antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli (as single pathogen or part of polymicrobial infection where E. coli is the predominant pathogen).
  • AMR is defined as resistance to one or more antibiotics in one or more classes.
  • Please note that a current infection can be used to meet the requirement of AMR E. coli documentation.
• Ability to supply a mid-stream, clean catch urine sample or a urine sample by newly placed catheter for microbiological analysis.
• Active acute uUTI infection defined by:
  • Evidence of pyuria, AND/OR Dipstick analysis of a clen, mid-stream or catheter urine specimen positive for leukocytes AND
  • At least 2 of the following signs or symptoms of UTI: dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or suprapubic pain
  • Willing to comply with all aspects of study design including study restrictions, blood, and scheduled, unscheduled and long-term follow-up study visits.
  • The onset of UTI symptoms must not exceed five days prior to enrollment

A Special Lecture from the Sealy Center on Aging

From Frailty to Function: Engineering New Frontiers in Aging

Presented by: Peter Abadir, MD, Geriatric Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Time: 12:00-1:00PM

Location: RSH 6.100 & Teams, Lunch provided for those in person

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 288 240 082 941 9

Passcode: Fg66uU6E

Please RSVP for lunch: Contact Elizabeth Huber at elhuber@utmb.edu or (409) 747-0008

The HR Benefits Services team is offering in-person and virtual support sessions to help employees with the annual enrollment process for the 2025–2026 plan year.

Stop by a location near you or join them online during the scheduled times for one-on-one assistance—no appointment needed.

Galveston Campus
Monday, July 21 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Moody Medical Library, 2nd Floor, OTC Room 238

League City Campus
Tuesday, July 22 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Medical Plaza One, 2nd Floor, Room 2.204
2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City, TX 77573

Angleton Danbury Campus
Wednesday, July 23 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ADC Classroom 1.303
132 E. Hospital Dr., Angleton, TX 77515

Clear Lake Campus
Thursday, July 24 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clear Lake Hospital 1.038
200 Blossom St., Webster, TX 77598

Virtual Session
Tuesday, July 29 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Click here to meet online with an HR representative

Whether you’re navigating the MyUT Benefits portal or have questions about your insurance, retirement, and wellness options, HR is here to help!

See the Annual Enrollment web pagefor more information, including employee guidebooks, benefits cost worksheets, and helpful videos.

UTMB Health is now accepting applications for the next cohort of our Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program, beginning Monday, Sept 29.

This unique opportunity allows you to earn a paycheck while receiving hands-on training—at no cost to you. Participants are hired as full-time Hospital Aides and receive comprehensive support as they prepare for a rewarding health care career.

Program Highlights

• Earn While You Learn: Start at $15/hour, with opportunities for raises within your first year.
• Tuition-Free Training: All training and coursework are provided at no cost.
• Real-World Experience: Learn from experienced Patient Care Technicians and clinical instructors in a hospital setting.
• Career Growth: Successful participants are promoted and supported in taking the CNA certification exam.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: Friday, Aug. 1
• Interview Date:Tuesday, Aug. 12; selected candidates will be contacted directly.

Learn more about the CNA Apprenticeship Program and apply at: https://utmb.us/b7m

For questions or assistance with the application process, please email hrwrkfrcdev@utmb.edu.