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    Clinic Closeup

    Stacie Elliott, Medical Assistant; Tiffany Hansen, RN; and Julia Anderson, NP, take a moment to catch up at the Clear Lake MOB Comprehensive Spine Clinic.

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Understanding Age-Related Vision Disease

Age-related eye diseases can significantly impact older adults’ quality of life, making early detection, prevention, and management essential as individuals age. UTMB ophthalmologist Renuka Mopuru, MD, shares that a proactive approach is essential in maintaining eye health and preserving vision.

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Advancing Urologic Care with a Cutting-Edge Solution

At UTMB, the Division of Urology is dedicated to enhancing patient care through a blend of regional expertise and pioneering techniques. A prime example of this commitment is the recent introduction of the Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

  • The Games Are On: Join Us for the AWV Olympics!

    We’re excited to announce that the Annual Wellness Visit Clinic Competition (AWV Olympics), sponsored by the UTMB ACO REACH Initiative, is now in progress! The competition runs July 29 through December 31.

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    Best Practices: The Do's and Do Not's of Blood Cultures

    Systemwide, ~3000 blood cultures are collected monthly at UTMB. Approximately 10% of these blood cultures result in microbial growth and ~25-30% are contaminant. Considering the recent shortage of blood culture media, and non-judicious use of blood cultures, health systems across the country are implementing guidance for judicious use of blood culture collection.

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  • Bone Health Clinic Seeks to 'Capture the Fracture'

    Shibi Kunjumon, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is committed to helping patients enjoy fulfilling, active lives through good bone health. At UTMB's Bone Health Clinic, Dr. Kunjumon’s role involves screening and diagnosing osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders to prevent secondary fractures.

APP Corner is a monthly feature by, about, and for UTMB's Advanced Practice Professionals.

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  • The Myth of the ‘Free’ Hospital Follow-Up Visit

    This month, we are delving into a long-standing belief around hospital follow-up visits at UTMB, or the “HFU” you might see on your schedule. In short, there is no such thing as a "free" hospital follow-up visit.

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We  feature sights across our UTMB campuses each month. If you think you know where this photo was taken, email Robert with the location.

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    August Winner - Where in the UTMB

    Congratulations to Kathleen Kerr, MS, CCC-SLP, Director of Speech Pathology and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology. She was the first to identify the artwork inside the Primary Care Pavilion near the UTMB Health Pediatrics Clinic.