UTMB Announcements for 5/16/2025

UTMB Pediatric Grand Rounds

Friday, May 23, 2025, 8-9 a.m. (Central Time)

Donna Mendez, MD, EdD

Clinical Professor

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Department of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Pediatric Emergencies

Objectives:Following the session, participants should be able to:

• Treat patients with asthma prior to transferring to ED per guidelines
• Recognize need for imaging in abdominal and head trauma
• Apply treatment for status epilepticus and resuscitation by recent guidelines

 Virtual: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 212 380 989 424 4; Passcode: Sw3qe285

Don't get rejected!

Environmental Services uses yellow rejection checklists to communicate deficiencies when collecting closed medical waste boxes.  If a medical waste box does not meet the packaging requirements outlined in EHS Policy 08.01.16 - Medical Waste Guidance, it will be rejected. 

The responsible employees must bring the package into compliance by addressing the noted issue(s).

Avoid rejection and always ensure medical waste boxes meet weight restrictions, are properly closed and labeled, and contain adequate absorbent or solidifiers to protect against leaks.  

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY IN GALVESTON

FOR 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.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 16^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!

Come out and meet our newest vendor to UTMB

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the League City campus!

Beyond Bling Boutique offers lots 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.

 MONDAY, MAY 19^TH   

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

    TUESDAY, MAY 20^TH     

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

FRIDAY, MAY 21^ST

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

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

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

Proceeds benefit Patient and Volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

M. Kathleen Murphy, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
and
The Family of Roberto Logroño, M.D.

Cordially invite you to the
Roberto Logroño, M.D. Award
for Professionalism in Healthcare

Honoring

Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
and
Antonio R. Jimenez, M.D.

Thursday, May 29, 2025
4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Caduceus Room, Administration Building
8^th and Market Street
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas 77555

Reception Immediately Following
Ballinger Mills Room

Please contact Angela Culler with questions at anculler@utmb.edu

ITS will be upgrading FMS PeopleSoft to 8.61.08 starting on Friday, May 16 at 9:00PM through the weekend Sunday, May 18th at 8:00PM. The system will be unavailable during this time.

The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Research Retreat Interest Survey

The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CBEID) is excited to begin planning a research retreat in the coming
months and would greatly appreciate your input to help guide our efforts.

The purpose of this retreat is to bring together faculty from across infectious diseases and related disciplines, including pathology,
immunology, microbiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and public health, to brainstorm ideas for large, collaborative grant applications
and research projects focused on infectious diseases, medical countermeasures, and biodefense. We aim to create a space that fosters
interdisciplinary dialogue and sparks innovative partnerships.

To help us understand interest levels and identify the most valuable discussions and activities, we’ve created a short survey:
👉https://forms.office.com/r/wnafVLENgH

The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your feedback will be essential in helping us determine the retreat’s
format, timing, and key focus areas.

Please submit your response by Friday, May 23 to ensure your input is considered in the planning process.

We look forward to the opportunity to come together for a productive and engaging retreat.

🌸 Spring Into Style – One Week Only! 🌸

Spring Sale: May 12 – May 16
Final Days – don’t miss it!

👓 40% OFF ALL EYEWEAR
Including brand-new designer collections!

🛍️ Stop by our optical shops:
📍 Galveston – 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
📍 Texas City – 10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591

📌 Terms and conditions apply. Complete pair purchase required. Cannot be combined with insurance

Visit with our Opticians for details!

✨ Fresh frames, stylish savings—only for one week! Mark your calendar and swing by May 12–16! 😎🕶️

Need an appointment with one of our eyecare professionals? Call 409-747-5800

Call for Abstracts: CTD-SPECTRE 2nd Annual Symposium
Tropical & Emerging Infectious Diseases for Clinicians and Translational Scientists

Submit your work for presentation at this year’s CTD-SPECTRE Symposium, happening September 16–19, 2025, at the Grand Galvez, Galveston, TX. We welcome abstracts from all disciplines involved in clinical and translational research in Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases (e.g., medical, research, social sciences, public health, health professions).

🎓Open to students, trainees, postdocs, and early-career investigators
🏆Awards for top oral and poster presentations
🎯Engage with global experts in research and clinical care

📢Submission Deadline August 19, 2025

Click to Learn More & Apply

UTMB Health’s institutional holiday schedule for fiscal year 2026 is now available at https://utmb.us/dxd.

Holiday staffing needs can vary by department to ensure patient care and other support services. Employees are encouraged to check with their leader before each holiday to confirm the work status of their area. Please note:

• Employees who are paid biweekly and required to work on a holiday will receive both their regular rate of pay for all hours worked and holiday pay equal to the number of hours granted for the holiday. Instead of holiday pay, holiday compensatory time can be requested through the Kronos timekeeping system within 72 hours of the holiday. The compensatory time will equal the number of hours granted for the holiday.
   
• Employees who are paid monthly and not scheduled to work on a holiday may only do so with prior approval from their leader. If approved, they will receive 8 hours of holiday compensatory time.

To read more about UTMB’s institutional holidays, please see https://utmb.us/dxb.

UPCOMING PRESENTATION

"Intro to Qualitative Research Methods"

Please join us for the next in our series of presentations on scholarship and research directed toward medical and health professional students and young faculty members. 

Topic:“Intro to Qualitative Research Methods”

Speaker:  Jeff Susman, MD, Senior Associate Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine

Date:  Friday, May 16, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM

Location:  HEC, 3.222

Virtual Option:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605702517?pwd=geuM7NqFyMSW4ygzJWMpGYOQGOiFD1.1

Meeting ID: 160 570 2517

Passcode: 453603

Bring your bag lunch and enjoy a stimulating presentation with colleagues!  Research resources: JSSOM Information for Medical Students Doing Research (utmb.edu)

For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Susman, Sr. Associate Dean for Educational Performance, at jlsusman@utmb.edu

Donor Sign-Up Link:

Here’s the link to sign up:

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/386743

UTMB has updated its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Thank you for taking the survey and providing input in the drafting phase. The last major step for you (and the communities we serve) is to review the plan itself and provide feedback. While your comments & suggestions can be submitted indefinately via the website - UTMB will maintain the plan at least annually - we've set a soft deadline for June 9th, 2025, at which point we will submit the HMP to the Texas Department of Emergency Management. Thank you very much for your involvement in this process!

We are currently recruiting female volunteers between the ages of 27 and 45 years old who have never received the HPV vaccine to participate in a clinical research trial.

Reimbursement for time and travel is provided.

Please contact Rosalina Trujillo at 409-747-5594 or rmtrujil@utmb.edufor more information.

National Police Week 2025

May 11, 2025 - May 17, 2025

The UTMB Police Department is proud to celebrate National Police Week, which commenced on Sunday, May 11th and will conclude on Saturday, May 17th. Our dedicated officers are committed to ensuring a safe and secure campus environment and serving the UTMB community with distinction. This week, we encourage everyone to express their gratitude and appreciation for their unwavering service.

What is National Police Week?

National Police Week is a time for honor, remembrance, and peer support, providing an opportunity for law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to come together and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

In 1962, President Kennedy designated May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week recognizes the law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while protecting others.

National Police Week is a collaborative effort involving numerous organizations dedicated to honoring America's law enforcement community.

Epic’s Research Module will be implemented at UTMB on May 27, 2025. This advanced tool is designed to seamlessly integrate clinical care and research, enhancing efficiency and improving patient-centered studies.

The Epic Research Module will provide:

• Streamlined research workflows for healthcare providers
• Improved patient recruitment and engagement through MyChart
• Advanced analytics and data insights for research teams
• Secure, integrated documentation to support clinical trials

For additional information and resources, please reference the Epic Research Module Information

The Library is pleased to offer classes on topics to support publication and teaching. Class descriptions are available on the Library Calendar. Please register in advance by clicking on the class date.

• Tuesday, May 20 from noon-1pm - Moody Medical Library Carruth Room (233)
• Thursday, May 22 from 4-5 pm - Microsoft Teams (link sent in confirmation email)

Identifying Predatory Journals and Conferences

• Wednesday, June 11 from noon-1 pm - Microsoft Teams (link sent in confirmation email)
• Thursday, June 12 from 4-5 pm - Moody Medical Library Carruth Room (233)

I've Written It, Now Where Do I Publish It?

• Monday, June 23 from 4-5 pm - Moody Medical Library Carruth Room (233)
• Tuesday, June 24 from noon-1 pm - Microsoft Teams (link sent in confirmation email)

How to Find Images and Videos for Teaching

• Wednesday, July 16 from noon-1 pm - Moody Medical Library Carruth Room (233)
• Thursday, July 17 from 4-5 pm - Microsoft Teams (link sent in confirmation email)

Citation Managers: EndNote Basic, Mendeley, Zotero

• Monday, August 11 from noon-1pm - Moody Medical Library Carruth Room (233)
• Tuesday, August 12 from 4-5 pm - Microsoft Teams (link sent in confirmation email)

May 15th marks the 14th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).  There are over 1 billion people with disabilities world-wide and this day is a reminder that we all can play a role in making electronic content accessible.

What can you do to help?

• Take free, on-demand Digital Accessibility courses (login required) from Level Access (sponsored by Texas EIR.)
• Find your digital accessibility playbook -- specific tips for your role. 
• Attend a free Texas EIR webinar on Digital Accessibility -- Register for the webinar.
• Check out the WebAIM Million, a report on the digital accessibility of the world's top million websites, and see how your favorite websites scored.

Read more in the Governor's Bulletin: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Building a Digital World that Works for All.