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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    2018 President's Cabinet Awards

    October 6, 2018, 19:34 PM by Kurt Koopmann

    Twenty-seven 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. This year’s awards program doubled as an anniversary celebration, as 2018 marks the 25th year of the distinctive organization.

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    Congratulations to UTMB’s winners of the Regents’ Outstanding Employee Award

    April 19, 2018, 19:42 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    Three UTMB employees were chosen as inaugural recipients of the Regents’ Outstanding Employee Award. Chad Connally, nursing program manager, Emergency Services Administration; Mike Mastrangelo, program director, Institutional Preparedness—Facilities Risk Management; and Scott Woodby, nurse clinician V, MICU/CCU, received the prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding performance, innovation, enthusiasm and dedication in their jobs.

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    Meeting the challenge of burnout

    April 19, 2018, 19:33 PM by Shannon Porter

    “Burnout” is a word that gets thrown around a lot—especially between busy, working professionals. However, research shows that it’s not just a busy schedule that can trigger professional burnout. In fact, there are various levels of burnout that can be experienced by all types of professionals from all walks of life.

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    Helping Puerto Rico

    November 20, 2017, 11:16 AM by Shannon Porter

    During Hurricane Harvey, Dr. Maria Belalcazar saw firsthand how a natural disaster can devastate a community. So when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September, leaving residents without power and running water—and hospitals without supplies—she wanted to do whatever she could to help.

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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.

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    Construction Update

    June 20, 2017, 06:13 AM by Stephen Hadley

    UTMB’s three campuses continue to experience growth and expansion. The following are some of the projects currently underway at the institution.

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    UTMB celebrates Earth Day

    May 22, 2017, 07:55 AM by Simone Parker

    If you’re looking for ways to go green, look no further than UTMB. The university is ranked No. 2 in paper recycling and No. 3 in cardboard recycling among higher education institutions nationwide.

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    New UTMB clinics!

    April 20, 2017, 12:49 PM by KirstiAnn Clifford

    The Women's HealthCare Clinic in Friendswood and Angleton Urgent Care Clinic are now open!

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    UTMB honors four with MLK awards

    February 17, 2017, 16:08 PM by Simone Parker

    Four UTMB employees and students were honored at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Awards Ceremony and Luncheon in January. The annual event celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King by honoring faculty, students and staff who promote diversity, inclusion, civic engagement and service to UTMB and the greater community.

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