Faculty Group Practice Newsletter

UTMB Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute, in partnership with the American Heart Association, are proud to host the 2nd Annual Cardiovascular Symposium on May 30, 2026, at the San Luis Resort in Galveston.

Now in its 26th year, the program coincides with National Nurses Week and recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in patient care, leadership, education and community service.

Two new Epic enhancements effective April 21: Patient photo ID now displays in storyboard, and OpenEvidence is available in Epic.

Since its start in 1967, the kidney transplant program at UTMB Health’s Texas Transplant Center has built a broad footprint serving patients across the Texas Gulf Coast. That footprint continues to expand, most recently with the addition of a kidney transplant clinic in Katy designed to improve access for patients west of Houston.

Max Wintermark, MD, MS, MBA, joined UTMB as Chair of the Department of Radiology last month. He views radiology not as simply a supporting service, but a cornerstone of modern medicine. At UTMB, this perspective presents both an opportunity and a responsibility across its hospitals, clinics, and community settings.

Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease,” progressing without symptoms until a fracture occurs. During Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, UTMB clinicians are emphasizing the importance of early screening, prevention, and coordinated care to protect patients’ bone health.

Do you have patients that have complex medical needs that require home health or hospice care? If you are the clinician that ordered the service and are coordinating the care, and signed the plan of care, you may be reimbursed for your time.

Welcome to UTMB Health!

Congratulations to Linda Nolasco, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost. She was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the UTMB Health billboard signage off I-45 near FM 646 in League City.

UTMB celebrated National Doctors’ Day on Monday, March 30, 2026, honoring its physicians with campus-based appreciation events for their dedication to patient care, education, and research.

Welcome to UTMB Health!

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month! Two UTMB departments will offer free screenings. Walk-ins are welcome.

UTMB faculty members: if you need a professional headshot, or even if it's just time for an updated photo, please take advantage of two upcoming opportunities.

Dragon Copilot (formerly known as DAX) is now available for Android users through the Epic Haiku mobile application, allowing providers to conduct a nearly hands-free encounter.

As part of our continued commitment to patient safety and exceptional patient experience, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “No Pass Zone” initiative across all inpatient care areas.

External Cause codes (V00-Y99) will NEVER be a primary diagnosis. These codes were created to report the circumstances (How, What, Where, Intent, Activity, Status) surrounding the patient’s injury or health condition.

Healthcare is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it is also demanding, challenging, and constantly evolving. In environments where clinical decisions carry significant consequences, even the most skilled and conscientious providers may experience emotional distress when outcomes do not go as planned.

Patient-centered, multidisciplinary care is essential to achieve the best outcomes for individuals with spinal conditions. At UTMB Health, neurosurgeon Nathan L. Pratt, MD, applies this philosophy across a broad spectrum of cases, from degenerative disease to trauma, tumors, infection, and complex revision surgery.

UTMB Health has launched a new multidisciplinary clinic designed to streamline care for patients with some of the most complex autoimmune diseases affecting the kidneys. Led jointly by Tina Kochar, MD, and Raai Mahmood, MD, the new Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Clinic improves care coordination, treatment decisions, and outcomes.

Congratulations to Tamika Thibodeaux, Executive Assistant, CLC Hospital Administration. She was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the UTMB Health Optical Shop in Texas City.