Faculty Group Practice Newsletter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes March 24 as World TB Day, bringing awareness to the impact of tuberculosis (TB), prevention efforts, and challenges that prevent the eradication of this disease.

The UTMB Eye Center will host a Spring Eyewear Trunk Show March 20 to 24

As of 2022, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women and the second overall when men and women are combined. It is the third most common cancer diagnosis in men and in women in the USA. The majority of this type of cancer is found in people older than 50, however, colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults and has been for years. Effective January 1, 2023, Medicare has changed its policy coverage for colorectal screening and reduced the patient responsibility.

This month we are pleased to highlight Shanna Thompson, RN, MSN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Congratulations to Dr. Bilal Farhan, the Academy of Master Clinicians' March Clinician of the Month.

Congratulations to Ursula Sedgwick, Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Auditor in the Office of Institutional Compliance.

When an individual experiences unexpected weight gain, low energy, or mood changes, one of their first impulses might be to question their thyroid function. A gland located in the base of the neck, the thyroid produces hormones necessary for many essential bodily functions.

Each new year, resolutions abound, with many people taking a renewed interest in their health and wellness – like losing weight or finding ways to overcome chronic pain.

UTMB personnel across all campuses donned red on Feb. 3 to kick off American Heart Month! See more photos!

Join us for the next FGP Tidbit Thursday to learn about voice and swallow care from laryngologist David Bracken, MD.

Congratulations to November's recipients, Dr. Bernard Karnath, IM - General Medicine, and Morgan Williams, MS4; and December's recipients, Dr. Michelle Simon, Anesthesiology, and Abhijit (Abhi) Rao, MD/MPH student.

We continue to receive great questions from providers concerning split or shared visits for both outpatient and inpatient services.

Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas DeFilippis, the Academy of Master Clinicians' February Clinician of the Month.

Congratulations to Ursula Sedgwick, Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Auditor in the Office of Institutional Compliance.

We are pleased to highlight Kathleen Vasquez, a physician assistant from the division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.