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.

  • (L-R) Former AMT directors Drs. Ruth Levine, Vicki Freeman and S. Lynn Knox with current director, Dr. Bernard Karnath.

    UTMB’s Academy of Master Teachers celebrates 10 years of recognizing outstanding teachers, promoting educational excellence

    November 20, 2017, 11:16 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    There’s no question—Dr. Ruth Levine has always loved teaching. “When I see students get that ‘spark’ of understanding and start putting things together, it’s exciting for them—and me,” said Levine, assistant dean for educational affairs and director of the Office of Clinical Education within the School of Medicine. “Any kind of learning should be fun. If it’s not fun, you’re not doing it right.”

  • Left to right: Dr. Danny Jacobs, James Akers, Cecilia Garcia-Akers, Stephanie Tutak, Dr. David Callender

    Incorporating cultural competence to provide quality health care to all

    November 20, 2017, 11:15 AM by Shannon Porter

    Stephanie Tutak is inspired by Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s story, his commitment to service and his role in improving access to health care. So when the fourth-year medical student was named the winner of the 2017 Hector P. Garcia, M.D. Cultural Competence Award during the annual luncheon Oct. 6 on the Galveston Campus, she felt honored to play a part in carrying out his legacy.

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    Seven tips for a better family health history

    November 20, 2017, 11:15 AM by Dr. Michael Thanh Nguyen, assistant professor of Internal Medicine and medical director of Internal Medicine at the UTMB Multispecialty Center and Stark Diabetes Clinic

    As you attend family gatherings this holiday season, don’t just ask your loved ones to pass the turkey. Ask them about their health history. It’s the perfect time to gather important information that you and your doctors can use to create a plan for preventing disease.

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    Celebrating 60 years at UTMB

    November 20, 2017, 11:15 AM by Shannon Porter

    September 5, 1957—that was Adeline Smith’s first day as a nurse’s aide on UTMB’s Galveston Campus. She would later transfer to UTMB’s Food and Nutrition Services team. Now, 60 years later, she’s still feeding patients and bringing a smile to everyone she meets—with no immediate retirement plans.

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    From the President

    October 24, 2017, 17:24 PM by User Not Found

    On Oct. 16, I had the pleasure of joining our UTMB family in celebrating the prestigious national honor our university received for superior quality and care provided to our patients—the 2017 Vizient Bernard Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award.

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    Working Wonders

    October 24, 2017, 17:24 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Dr. Mayukh Sarkar, a medical laboratory scientist in UTMB’s Department of Pathology, was recognized as a 2017 “Choosing Wisely Champion” by the American Society for Clinical Pathology during its annual meeting Sept. 6-8 in Chicago.

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    Adding value to Best Care

    October 24, 2017, 17:24 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Adding value to patient care is on the mind of nearly every health care organization across the country. As we shift from a volume-based to a value-based health care world, improving outcomes and reducing costs has become critically important.

  • Dr. Sharma speaks at the Galveston Campus celebration on Oct. 16. For more photos from all three campus celebrations, visit UTMB’s Flickr gallery at www.flickr.com/photos/utmb.

    Welcome to your 5-star academic health center

    October 24, 2017, 17:24 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    UTMB was among 12 U.S. academic health centers to receive the 2017 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award on Sept. 14. Based on the final results of our Vizient survey, UTMB now ranks ninth among 107 participating organizations and has achieved 5-star performance.

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    Adult and Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic Now Open in Galveston!

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by User Not Found

    Whether it’s sniffles, aches and pains or bumps and bruises, UTMB Health’s Urgent Care clinics are open evenings and weekends to bring you relief. Located near you and staffed by UTMB physicians and medical professionals, these sites provide quality care and prompt attention for injuries and illnesses that are not life threatening.

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    Taking the message and the medicine home

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by Shannon Porter

    Three of the scariest words in the English language are, “You have cancer.” “You don’t hear anything after that,” said Dr. Avi Markowitz, chief of hematology and oncology at UTMB. But thanks to a UTMB program called Taking the Message and the Medicine Home, the university is improving communication between patients, families and care providers.

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    A day in the life of a mammographer

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    All it takes is 20 minutes for Heather Fields to help a woman take control of her breast health. “A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early—when it is most treatable,” said Fields, a breast imaging technologist at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus. “It only takes a few minutes and it saves lives.”

  • José Cedillo with his wife, Ninfa, at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

    Spotlight on José Cedillo, director of Pastoral Care

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Rev. José Cedillo joined UTMB in May 2016 as director of Pastoral Care. An ordained bishop with the Church of God, Cedillo provides support for the spiritual, religious, emotional and value concerns of patients, families and staff.

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    IPE2Practice focuses on actively implementing interprofessional education

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by Stephen Hadley

    The focus on interprofessional education has been a foundational part of UTMB’s Academic Enterprise since it was introduced at the institution in 2008. Interprofessional education—or IPE as it’s commonly called—was introduced as part of Synergy, UTMB’s quality enhancement plan.

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    2017 President’s Cabinet Awards

    October 24, 2017, 17:23 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Twenty-six UTMB faculty, staff and students recently received UTMB President’s Cabinet awards for projects that promote outreach, education and improved patient care in the community and beyond. The 11 funded projects total more than $243,000.

  • Sports Injury

    Top 6 sports injury prevention tips

    October 24, 2017, 17:22 PM by Dr. Jeremy S. Somerson, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

    Whether you’re playing sports for fun or as a competitive athlete, don’t let sports-related injuries keep you on the sidelines this fall. The most common types of injuries are sprains, strains and stress fractures due to overuse. The following tips can help prevent injuries no matter what sport you play.

  • SHP Graduation

    Parting shot: Oh happy day

    October 24, 2017, 17:22 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Graduates of UTMB’s School of Health Professions sing “The Eyes of Texas” at the end of this year’s commencement on August 11 at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Three hundred eighty-one graduates received their degrees.

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