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Health System Heartbeat The Newsletter for the UTMB Health System Family

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

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Featured Stories
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Off the Clock
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UTMB for Life
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Get to Know
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Welcome to UTMB
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Celebrations & Observations
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Kudos & Congrats
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Candid Camera

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

Off the Clock

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

UTMB for Life: Honors

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

Get to Know: Patient Testimonial

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

Research Notes

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

Now You Know

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

News You Can Use

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

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 Welcome to UTMB

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

Headshot of woman smiling

Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

 What do you love about UTMB?

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

 Celebrations & Observances

Headshot of woman smiling

Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

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Headshot of woman smiling

Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

From the UTMB Newsroom

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Angela Tamez, LVN, Texas City Adult Primary & Specialty Care

How long at UTMB

I have been here for three years.

Best thing about my job

Helping patients with their health care needs.

Most challenging thing about my job

Staying professional in difficult situations.

My favorite quote

“Today is going to be a great day!”

My heroes

My heroes are the staff I work with.

My life outside of work

I love family time, shopping, and “me” time (relaxing).

My life in six words

Positive. Compassionate. Dedicated. Reliable. Humble. Blessed.

What is your favorite:

  • Color:  Green
  • Book: 1900 Storm
  • Movie: Pearl Harbor 
  • Song:  Moment for Life (Nicki Minaj)

What three words best describe you?  

Positive. Reliable. Humble.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I go above and beyond with any task I have at hand. #I'mALittleExtra

 

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