June 2, 2015 Hurricane season is here: Are you ready?The take-home message from this year’s hurricane preparedness meeting was clear: Don’t be complacent. more » A day in the life of a patient services specialistIf you have ever been a UTMB patient, it’s likely you have interacted with a patient services specialist, or PSS as they call themselves. more » Zimmerman takes home Gold-Headed Cane AwardIt's the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating medical student and recognizes extraordinary dedication to the health and welfare of patients. more » Professionalism initiative aims to spread awareness, respect across UTMBYour mother probably told you, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” But as adults, do we always stick to that mantra? more » More than 200 SOM graduates receive degreesA majority of the class calls Texas home and will continue their studies as residents at Texas hospitals, 17 percent at UTMB. more » Contact Impact Impact is UTMB’s newsletter focused on celebrating the accomplishments of UTMB’s faculty, staff and students. Please send all inquiries to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu. We hope you enjoy reading Impact and look forward to hearing from you! Shining StarsThe Rapid Response team reaches a milestone, inpatient and ambulatory clinics are recognized for always doing the right thing for patients, and... more » A Look BackSOM commencement then and now. Take a look at what graduation was like back in 1999 more » ADC happeningsCommunity clinic volunteers clean more than 25 wheelchairs, six students receive $1,000 scholarships from the ADC Auxiliary, and more... more » 2015 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus award winners inductedSix exceptional UTMB School of Medicine alumni were honored at the 18th annual Ashbel Smith Distinguish Alumnus Awards Ceremony and Reception on May... more » UTMB gets active, wins big in UT System Physical Activity ChallengeEmployees logged more than 471 million steps during the UT System Physical Activity Challenge, earning UTMB first place among large institutions. more » Working Wonders: A matter of family prideThose who make a pledge of at least $100 by June 30 will be listed on a special Wall of Honor in the new Jennie Sealy Hospital. more » New, spacious outpatient clinic in Texas City offers many services under one roofSince openings its doors in March, the spacious clinic has served more than 5,000 patients... more » UTMB breast center reaffirms its commitment to the highest quality of careThe three-year designation is given only to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care... more » Contact Impact Impact is UTMB’s newsletter focused on celebrating the accomplishments of UTMB’s faculty, staff and students. Please send all inquiries to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu. We hope you enjoy reading Impact and look forward to hearing from you!