Dr. Robert Beach, professor emeritus in UTMB’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, and faculty advisor for St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic in Galveston, received the 2015 Houston’s Heroes Award at the ministry’s annual St. Vincent’s Day celebration on Sept. 26. In addition to Beach, 21 UTMB student directors of the Hope clinic also were recognized for their volunteer service. The student-run clinic is a cooperative effort between UTMB and St. Vincent’s House, committed to providing quality health care to the underserved population in Galveston County.