After a successful run that spanned five decades, the final Impact was published in January 2020. Impact was UTMB Health’s employee newsletter. It evolved from a one color printed tabloid newspaper to a full color magazine with a digital component. We’ve archived the past several years on these pages for your review and enjoyment. Impact is for and about the people who fulfill UTMB’s mission to improve health in Texas and around the world. We hope you enjoy reading this issue. Let us know what you think! From Dr. Raimer, UTMB President ad interim January 23, 2020, 11:36 AM by Dr. Ben G. Raimer At the start of this new decade, let’s reflect on all that we've accomplished together over the past several years and look forward to an exciting period of growth and commitment as we continue UTMB's strong mission work in patient care, research and education. Working Wonders -December-January 2019-2020 January 22, 2020, 05:29 AM by Impact team This section celebrates the many accomplishments, honors and successes awarded to members of the UTMB community who go above and beyond to spread the mission of the institution. A day in the life of a Materials Handling Technician January 21, 2020, 12:06 PM by Erin Graham Debra Wilson, a materials handling technician, counts the supplies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Labor and Delivery to help ensure that the doctors and nurses can take care of the tiniest of patients. By the numbers January 20, 2020, 12:06 PM by Stephen Hadley By The Numbers is a new Impact feature that takes a closer look at various UTMB statistics. The Care Closet aims to provide essentials to patients and their families January 19, 2020, 19:34 PM by Erin Graham Located in the first-floor corridor connecting John Sealy Hospital to UTMB Health Clinics on the Galveston Campus, the Care Closet was initially funded by the UTMB President’s Cabinet and is the first resource of its kind located on-site in a hospital in the Houston-Galveston region. Unlocking the mysteries of cell communication January 14, 2020, 01:10 AM by Donna Ramirez Researchers have described for the first time how the virus disables T-cells, an important line of immune defense, thus rendering the infected person less able to combat the disease. Research Briefs January 13, 2020, 01:10 AM by UTMB Media Relations Team A collection of news and updates compiled from press releases written by Donna Ramirez, Kurt Koopmann and Christopher Smith Gonzalez. Find out more at www.utmb.edu/newsroom. A Golden Celebration GSBS celebrates 50 years of education and research excellence January 10, 2020, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley Since its founding in 1969, the GSBS has awarded more than 2,300 degrees, including 1,291 doctoral, more than 1,000 master’s and 105 in its MD/PhD program. FIVE Qs with Erin McGoff, Director of Simulation in the Health Education Center January 9, 2020, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley Five Qs is a new Impact featured aimed at helping members of our UTMB family get to know one other. To be featured in an upcoming Five Qs (or to suggest someone for inclusion), send an email to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu. Honoring UTMB's Veterans January 7, 2020, 19:34 PM by Erin Graham In November faculty, staff, students and volunteers gathered to celebrate veterans at UTMB’s third annual Veterans Day Luncheon at the Galveston Campus. More than 100 people enjoyed the event, which honored the U.S. military veterans who work and study within the UTMB community. Hidden Talent: Dr. Aisen Caro Chacin January 4, 2020, 15:32 PM by Jessica Wyble An artist at her core, Chacin spends her time away from the lab developing and creating her own works of art and even shares her passion for the subject with undergraduate students as an adjunct professor in the University of Houston’s School of Art. People of UTMB--Patricia Hollon January 1, 2020, 19:34 PM by Jessica Wyble People of UTMB is a new Impact feature that takes its cues from the popular Humans of New York social media account and is aimed at highlighting UTMB employees. Winter Eye Health Tips December 30, 2019, 15:47 PM by Dr. Yusra Siddiqui, assistant professor of Ophthalmology During the summer months, people often remember to protect their eyes in the bright sunlight of the long days; however, taking proper care of one’s eyes is just as important in the winter months. Keep the following tips in mind as you bundle up. UTMB Trivia-December-January December 16, 2019, 09:19 AM by Stephen Hadley What is the estimated number of degrees awarded by the GSBS since its inception in 1969? (Hint: Answer is inside this issue.) Editor's note November 1, 2019, 11:00 AM by Jessica Wyble It’s been a busy, noteworthy fall for the UTMB community that has been ripe with celebrations and milestones. In the October/November 2019 edition of Impact, the team works to share the stories of these successes and how the people working hard at UTMB every day continue to further the mission of the institution. A day in the life of an Emergency Management Professional October 31, 2019, 12:06 PM by Jessica Wyble Fritz Kuebler, UTMB’s assistant director for Institutional Preparedness and Facilities Risk Management, talks about his daily routine as part of this issue’s Day in the Life feature. Working Wonders -October-November 2019 October 30, 2019, 05:29 AM by Impact team This section celebrates the many accomplishments, honors and successes awarded to members of the UTMB community who go above and beyond to spread the mission of the institution. UTMB recognized with third straight five-star award October 29, 2019, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, UTMB has been recognized as a five-star academic medical center and named a winner of the prestigious 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award. Unlocking the mysteries of cell communication October 26, 2019, 01:10 AM by Donna Ramirez UTMB researchers and their colleagues in South Korea have unlocked mysteries surrounding how a pregnant mother’s cells and her fetus’ cells communicate throughout pregnancy. Research Briefs October 23, 2019, 01:10 AM by UTMB Media Relations Team A collection of news and updates compiled from press releases written by Donna Ramirez, Kurt Koopmann and Christopher Smith Gonzalez. Find out more at www.utmb.edu/newsroom. Right Side Bar Day in the Life Leader Spotlight Working Wonders Categories A Day in the Life (58) Best Care (32) By the numbers (1) CMC (16) Construction (9) DSRIP (1) Education (53) Employee Service Day (1) Five Qs (1) From the President (41) Health Tips (42) Hidden Talents (15) IMPACT (526) Impact UTMB News (23) Information Services (2) Leader Spotlight (39) Leadership (1) Parting Shot (24) Patient Care (62) People (19) People of UTMB (1) Professionalism (2) Pulse video (5) Research (60) School of Health Professions (3) Town Hall (1) UTMB Hidden Talents (1) UTMB trivia (18) Values (7) Way to Go Award (11) Working Wonders (44) Continue Reading Impact Articles
From Dr. Raimer, UTMB President ad interim January 23, 2020, 11:36 AM by Dr. Ben G. Raimer At the start of this new decade, let’s reflect on all that we've accomplished together over the past several years and look forward to an exciting period of growth and commitment as we continue UTMB's strong mission work in patient care, research and education.
Working Wonders -December-January 2019-2020 January 22, 2020, 05:29 AM by Impact team This section celebrates the many accomplishments, honors and successes awarded to members of the UTMB community who go above and beyond to spread the mission of the institution.
A day in the life of a Materials Handling Technician January 21, 2020, 12:06 PM by Erin Graham Debra Wilson, a materials handling technician, counts the supplies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Labor and Delivery to help ensure that the doctors and nurses can take care of the tiniest of patients.
By the numbers January 20, 2020, 12:06 PM by Stephen Hadley By The Numbers is a new Impact feature that takes a closer look at various UTMB statistics.
The Care Closet aims to provide essentials to patients and their families January 19, 2020, 19:34 PM by Erin Graham Located in the first-floor corridor connecting John Sealy Hospital to UTMB Health Clinics on the Galveston Campus, the Care Closet was initially funded by the UTMB President’s Cabinet and is the first resource of its kind located on-site in a hospital in the Houston-Galveston region.
Unlocking the mysteries of cell communication January 14, 2020, 01:10 AM by Donna Ramirez Researchers have described for the first time how the virus disables T-cells, an important line of immune defense, thus rendering the infected person less able to combat the disease.
Research Briefs January 13, 2020, 01:10 AM by UTMB Media Relations Team A collection of news and updates compiled from press releases written by Donna Ramirez, Kurt Koopmann and Christopher Smith Gonzalez. Find out more at www.utmb.edu/newsroom.
A Golden Celebration GSBS celebrates 50 years of education and research excellence January 10, 2020, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley Since its founding in 1969, the GSBS has awarded more than 2,300 degrees, including 1,291 doctoral, more than 1,000 master’s and 105 in its MD/PhD program.
FIVE Qs with Erin McGoff, Director of Simulation in the Health Education Center January 9, 2020, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley Five Qs is a new Impact featured aimed at helping members of our UTMB family get to know one other. To be featured in an upcoming Five Qs (or to suggest someone for inclusion), send an email to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu.
Honoring UTMB's Veterans January 7, 2020, 19:34 PM by Erin Graham In November faculty, staff, students and volunteers gathered to celebrate veterans at UTMB’s third annual Veterans Day Luncheon at the Galveston Campus. More than 100 people enjoyed the event, which honored the U.S. military veterans who work and study within the UTMB community.
Hidden Talent: Dr. Aisen Caro Chacin January 4, 2020, 15:32 PM by Jessica Wyble An artist at her core, Chacin spends her time away from the lab developing and creating her own works of art and even shares her passion for the subject with undergraduate students as an adjunct professor in the University of Houston’s School of Art.
People of UTMB--Patricia Hollon January 1, 2020, 19:34 PM by Jessica Wyble People of UTMB is a new Impact feature that takes its cues from the popular Humans of New York social media account and is aimed at highlighting UTMB employees.
Winter Eye Health Tips December 30, 2019, 15:47 PM by Dr. Yusra Siddiqui, assistant professor of Ophthalmology During the summer months, people often remember to protect their eyes in the bright sunlight of the long days; however, taking proper care of one’s eyes is just as important in the winter months. Keep the following tips in mind as you bundle up.
UTMB Trivia-December-January December 16, 2019, 09:19 AM by Stephen Hadley What is the estimated number of degrees awarded by the GSBS since its inception in 1969? (Hint: Answer is inside this issue.)
Editor's note November 1, 2019, 11:00 AM by Jessica Wyble It’s been a busy, noteworthy fall for the UTMB community that has been ripe with celebrations and milestones. In the October/November 2019 edition of Impact, the team works to share the stories of these successes and how the people working hard at UTMB every day continue to further the mission of the institution.
A day in the life of an Emergency Management Professional October 31, 2019, 12:06 PM by Jessica Wyble Fritz Kuebler, UTMB’s assistant director for Institutional Preparedness and Facilities Risk Management, talks about his daily routine as part of this issue’s Day in the Life feature.
Working Wonders -October-November 2019 October 30, 2019, 05:29 AM by Impact team This section celebrates the many accomplishments, honors and successes awarded to members of the UTMB community who go above and beyond to spread the mission of the institution.
UTMB recognized with third straight five-star award October 29, 2019, 19:34 PM by Stephen Hadley FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, UTMB has been recognized as a five-star academic medical center and named a winner of the prestigious 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award.
Unlocking the mysteries of cell communication October 26, 2019, 01:10 AM by Donna Ramirez UTMB researchers and their colleagues in South Korea have unlocked mysteries surrounding how a pregnant mother’s cells and her fetus’ cells communicate throughout pregnancy.
Research Briefs October 23, 2019, 01:10 AM by UTMB Media Relations Team A collection of news and updates compiled from press releases written by Donna Ramirez, Kurt Koopmann and Christopher Smith Gonzalez. Find out more at www.utmb.edu/newsroom.