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  • Four Vaccines, One Visit. Is That Too Much?

    UTMB Health physicians Megan Berman, MD, and Richard Rupp, MD, discuss considerations surrounding receiving multiple vaccines during a single healthcare visit. Their insights address common questions about vaccine timing and help patients make informed decisions about immunizations in consultation with their healthcare providers.

  • UTMB Age-Tech research team members Duane Morrow, Erin Hommel, Abigail Cristocea, Melissa Morrow, and Brian Downer, pictured together

    UTMB Study Explores How Companion Robot Could Help Older Adults Manage Health at Home

    UTMB researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence and companion robotics could help older adults manage their health while maintaining independence at home. Erin Hommel, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Geriatrics and clinical lead of the Texas Age-Tech Initiative, discusses the importance of developing technology that supports older adults in their everyday lives. The study examines how an AI-powered companion robot may assist with medication reminders, wellness activities, and social engagement.

  • UTMB endocrinologist Randa Abdelmasih, MD, holding an anatomical model of a liver while discussing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

    Fatty Liver Disease Gets a New Name as Treatment Advances

    UTMB endocrinologist Randa Abdelmasih, MD, explains how advances in understanding fatty liver disease are improving early detection and treatment. Learn about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), its connection to overall metabolic health, and why early intervention matters.

  • Group sitting at round table for podcast

    Exercise as Medicine: Movement, Muscle, and Real-World Sustainability

    UTMB Internal Medicine physician Andrea Stark, DO, joins fellow health experts to discuss the importance of exercise in long-term weight management and metabolic health. Discover practical strategies for preserving muscle mass, building sustainable fitness habits, and making physical activity accessible for everyone.

  • Close-up of a person gently holding their hand while experiencing joint discomfort, illustrating symptoms commonly associated with rheumatologic conditions.

    Finding Solutions to Complex Medical Problems in Rheumatology

    Meet Vinh Q. Lu, DO, Assistant Professor in UTMB’s Division of Rheumatology, whose passion for solving complex medical challenges and building lasting patient relationships drives his approach to care. From diagnosing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions to mentoring future physicians, Dr. Lu shares what makes rheumatology such a rewarding specialty and how UTMB is expanding access to specialized care.

  • Group photo of Palliative Care team

    What Palliative Care Really Means for Patients with Serious Illness

    Palliative care is about more than end-of-life care. UTMB’s Moustafa El Sayed, MD, explains how personalized, team-based care helps patients manage symptoms, navigate serious illness, and improve quality of life while continuing treatment.

  • Good Samaritan Foundation for 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards

    Congratulations, Beverly and Ashley, on this well-deserved honor! Thank you for your outstanding dedication to patient care and for representing our organization with excellence. This prestigious recognition celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional leadership, compassion, clinical excellence, and a lasting commitment to improving the lives of their patients and communities.

  • A. Landay, M. Raji

    Aging Well: Brain Health & Geroscience

    UTMB Health kicked off with an enlightening Aging Well talk series at OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning at The University of Texas. The event featured esteemed experts, included, Dr. Alan Landay, Dr. Mukaila Raji, Dr. Missy Morrow, and Dr. Emily Arentson-Lantz, PhD.

  • Department Fall Gathering & Inaugural Excellence Awards

    The Department of Internal Medicine celebrated its Fall Gathering at Hotel Lucine in Galveston, bringing together more than 100 faculty and staff for an evening of connection and recognition, highlighted by the launch of the inaugural Department Excellence Awards. The event fostered community across divisions and celebrated excellence in education, mentorship, clinical care, leadership, citizenship, and research.