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. New Zika vaccine protects fetus against infection and birth defects August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by Donna Ramirez Immunizing female mice with a Zika vaccine can protect their developing fetus from infection and birth defects during pregnancy, according to new UTMB research. The UTMB study is the first to demonstrate that potential vaccines could protect a fetus from the Zika virus. Research Briefs August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by User Not Found Managing asthma in adults can be tricky because the condition can stem from several causes and treatment often depends on what is triggering the asthma. A team of experts from UTMB examined and summarized the current information available from many different sources on diagnosing and managing mild to moderate asthma in adults. A day in the life of a UTMB volunteer August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford If you’re an employee or patient who frequents UTMB’s League City Campus, chances are you’ve met Jessica Norris. For the past year, she’s donated her time and energy to pushing a beverage cart around all League City Campus clinics—making sure no patient, family member or employee is overlooked. Spotlight on Annette Macias-Hoag, associate vice president, Health System Operations and associate chief nursing officer, Angleton Danbury Campus August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Annette Macias-Hoag joined UTMB in 2011 and currently serves as associate vice president for Health System Operations, as well as associate chief nursing officer for UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus. Headed to Huntsville: Employee Advisory Council visits CMC employees at Estelle Unit, attends Employee Service Awards ceremony August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Employee Advisory Council members had the opportunity to meet hundreds of UTMB Correctional Managed Care employees during a July 13 trip to the Huntsville area. Making the grade: UTMB’s Office of Educational Outreach enables teachers and students to succeed August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford The importance of a good teacher is no secret. There’s longstanding research confirming that the most influential factor in student achievement is teacher effectiveness. That’s why UTMB’s Office of Educational Outreach provides programs not only for students but also for teachers. Construction update August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by Stephen Hadley UTMB’s three campuses continue to experience growth and expansion. The following are some of the projects currently underway across the institution. Did you know UTMB has a Facebook page just for employees? August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by User Not Found The I Am UTMB Facebook page features news, information, photos and event coverage in a friendly and engaging community for employees and students at our three campuses and locations throughout the state. Know the signs: Suicide warning signs and prevention tips August 18, 2017, 05:53 AM by Dr. Jeff Temple and Lauren Scott, MSW, Behavioral Health and Research Department of Ob/Gyn While shows like the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” have been criticized for glamorizing or romanticizing suicide, they have also stirred important conversations about suicide and depression among teens. The fact that about half a million teens every year have thoughts of suicide means that we should be talking about it more. A sneak peek August 18, 2017, 05:53 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford The first phase of renovations to the R. Waverley Smith Pavilion on the Galveston Campus will wrap up in October. From the President July 17, 2017, 09:23 AM by User Not Found The July 6 Town Hall meeting provided an opportunity to discuss several subjects, including the close of the 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature and its impacts on UTMB. Working Wonders - July July 17, 2017, 09:23 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Rebecca Clayton, a nurse in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU), was one of six finalists nationally to be recognized by American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, during their “Spirit of Caring” contest. Best Care in Action: Curing ER wait times July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Crowding in the emergency room and long wait times seem to be the “norm” at hospitals across the country. But Christine Wade and her colleagues in UTMB’s Emergency Department on the Galveston Campus are working hard to change that perception. UTMB Children's Hospital staff plan surprise high school graduation ceremony for patient July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford When young patients stay at UTMB Children’s Hospital, important milestones such as birthdays, last days of chemotherapy and even high school graduations don’t go uncelebrated. New cancer drug makes commonly prescribed chemo drug more effective when given together July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by Donna Ramirez Researchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of heart-damaging side effects, according to a new study by researchers from UTMB and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Research Briefs July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by User Not Found Researchers at UTMB may hold the answer to preventing premature cell death. According to Dr. Ken Fujise, head of UTMB’s cardiology division, the key finding of new research is that the protein fortilin plays a role in the death of cells that could help fight cancer or help preserve an organ that will be used in a transplant. A day in the life of a Correctional Managed Care nurse manager July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford After moving to Texas from the Philippines nearly six years ago, Vincent Ong has found his niche. As nurse manager of the Ramsey Cluster, Ong oversees a nursing staff of about 50 UTMB CMC employees who provide care to more than 4,300 offenders. Spotlight on Donna Sollenberger, executive vice president and chief executive officer, UTMB Health System July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford On June 22, Sollenberger was officially appointed board chair of America’s Essential Hospitals. We had the opportunity to sit down with Sollenberger to talk about her new role leading the board of the national organization, her experiences at UTMB, and a few lessons she’s learned along the way. Congrats, Doc: UTMB School of Medicine graduates more than 200 July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by Kurt Koopmann Regardless of whether the 225 graduates of UTMB’s School of Medicine end up working in a modern facility or one with just basic equipment, this year’s commencement speaker had some good advice. Baymon receives highest medical student honor: The Gold-Headed Cane Award July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford School of Medicine graduate Da'Marcus Baymon received this year’s prestigious Gold-Headed Cane Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating medical student. « 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 » 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)
New Zika vaccine protects fetus against infection and birth defects August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by Donna Ramirez Immunizing female mice with a Zika vaccine can protect their developing fetus from infection and birth defects during pregnancy, according to new UTMB research. The UTMB study is the first to demonstrate that potential vaccines could protect a fetus from the Zika virus.
Research Briefs August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by User Not Found Managing asthma in adults can be tricky because the condition can stem from several causes and treatment often depends on what is triggering the asthma. A team of experts from UTMB examined and summarized the current information available from many different sources on diagnosing and managing mild to moderate asthma in adults.
A day in the life of a UTMB volunteer August 18, 2017, 05:55 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford If you’re an employee or patient who frequents UTMB’s League City Campus, chances are you’ve met Jessica Norris. For the past year, she’s donated her time and energy to pushing a beverage cart around all League City Campus clinics—making sure no patient, family member or employee is overlooked.
Spotlight on Annette Macias-Hoag, associate vice president, Health System Operations and associate chief nursing officer, Angleton Danbury Campus August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Annette Macias-Hoag joined UTMB in 2011 and currently serves as associate vice president for Health System Operations, as well as associate chief nursing officer for UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus.
Headed to Huntsville: Employee Advisory Council visits CMC employees at Estelle Unit, attends Employee Service Awards ceremony August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Employee Advisory Council members had the opportunity to meet hundreds of UTMB Correctional Managed Care employees during a July 13 trip to the Huntsville area.
Making the grade: UTMB’s Office of Educational Outreach enables teachers and students to succeed August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford The importance of a good teacher is no secret. There’s longstanding research confirming that the most influential factor in student achievement is teacher effectiveness. That’s why UTMB’s Office of Educational Outreach provides programs not only for students but also for teachers.
Construction update August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by Stephen Hadley UTMB’s three campuses continue to experience growth and expansion. The following are some of the projects currently underway across the institution.
Did you know UTMB has a Facebook page just for employees? August 18, 2017, 05:54 AM by User Not Found The I Am UTMB Facebook page features news, information, photos and event coverage in a friendly and engaging community for employees and students at our three campuses and locations throughout the state.
Know the signs: Suicide warning signs and prevention tips August 18, 2017, 05:53 AM by Dr. Jeff Temple and Lauren Scott, MSW, Behavioral Health and Research Department of Ob/Gyn While shows like the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” have been criticized for glamorizing or romanticizing suicide, they have also stirred important conversations about suicide and depression among teens. The fact that about half a million teens every year have thoughts of suicide means that we should be talking about it more.
A sneak peek August 18, 2017, 05:53 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford The first phase of renovations to the R. Waverley Smith Pavilion on the Galveston Campus will wrap up in October.
From the President July 17, 2017, 09:23 AM by User Not Found The July 6 Town Hall meeting provided an opportunity to discuss several subjects, including the close of the 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature and its impacts on UTMB.
Working Wonders - July July 17, 2017, 09:23 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Rebecca Clayton, a nurse in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU), was one of six finalists nationally to be recognized by American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, during their “Spirit of Caring” contest.
Best Care in Action: Curing ER wait times July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford Crowding in the emergency room and long wait times seem to be the “norm” at hospitals across the country. But Christine Wade and her colleagues in UTMB’s Emergency Department on the Galveston Campus are working hard to change that perception.
UTMB Children's Hospital staff plan surprise high school graduation ceremony for patient July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford When young patients stay at UTMB Children’s Hospital, important milestones such as birthdays, last days of chemotherapy and even high school graduations don’t go uncelebrated.
New cancer drug makes commonly prescribed chemo drug more effective when given together July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by Donna Ramirez Researchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of heart-damaging side effects, according to a new study by researchers from UTMB and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Research Briefs July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by User Not Found Researchers at UTMB may hold the answer to preventing premature cell death. According to Dr. Ken Fujise, head of UTMB’s cardiology division, the key finding of new research is that the protein fortilin plays a role in the death of cells that could help fight cancer or help preserve an organ that will be used in a transplant.
A day in the life of a Correctional Managed Care nurse manager July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford After moving to Texas from the Philippines nearly six years ago, Vincent Ong has found his niche. As nurse manager of the Ramsey Cluster, Ong oversees a nursing staff of about 50 UTMB CMC employees who provide care to more than 4,300 offenders.
Spotlight on Donna Sollenberger, executive vice president and chief executive officer, UTMB Health System July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford On June 22, Sollenberger was officially appointed board chair of America’s Essential Hospitals. We had the opportunity to sit down with Sollenberger to talk about her new role leading the board of the national organization, her experiences at UTMB, and a few lessons she’s learned along the way.
Congrats, Doc: UTMB School of Medicine graduates more than 200 July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by Kurt Koopmann Regardless of whether the 225 graduates of UTMB’s School of Medicine end up working in a modern facility or one with just basic equipment, this year’s commencement speaker had some good advice.
Baymon receives highest medical student honor: The Gold-Headed Cane Award July 17, 2017, 09:22 AM by KirstiAnn Clifford School of Medicine graduate Da'Marcus Baymon received this year’s prestigious Gold-Headed Cane Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating medical student.