UTMB to host Blue Zones Project community meeting March 5 March 3, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved. UTMB anesthesia department boosts quality metrics with homegrown system March 2, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. The system at one of UTMB Health's hospitals encouraged behavioral change among providers that led to reduced infections and may net $700,000 in annual savings from reduced SSI incidents alone. UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award March 2, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting. Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker’s top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list February 27, 2026 • 4:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution. UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review February 27, 2026 • 10:15 a.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback. Volunteers wanted: Could this drug change how fast you age? February 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. “This is about more than weight loss,” said Dr. Matthew Mendoza, assistant director of Team Science at UTMB. “We are using therapies already available to accelerate discovery rather than waiting decades for new drugs. Our goal is to make healthy aging a reality sooner.” Zebra devices coming to inpatient units to improve communication and care February 27, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter UTMB is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams. Texas is funding research into the psychedelic ibogaine. Here's what to know. February 26, 2026 • 8:37 a.m. UTHealth Houston and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston are leading the trial focusing on ibogaine treatment for addiction and associated conditions. UTMB Health redefines patient care recognition with new “Compassion in Practice” award, quarterly winners February 26, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence. New AI-driven early detection tool leads to diagnosis of cardiac disease February 25, 2026 • 1:14 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson Subtle symptoms masked a serious heart issue, until advanced imaging uncovered the real cause and opened the door to lifesaving care. Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
UTMB to host Blue Zones Project community meeting March 5 March 3, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.
UTMB anesthesia department boosts quality metrics with homegrown system March 2, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. The system at one of UTMB Health's hospitals encouraged behavioral change among providers that led to reduced infections and may net $700,000 in annual savings from reduced SSI incidents alone.
UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award March 2, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker’s top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list February 27, 2026 • 4:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution.
UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review February 27, 2026 • 10:15 a.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback.
Volunteers wanted: Could this drug change how fast you age? February 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. “This is about more than weight loss,” said Dr. Matthew Mendoza, assistant director of Team Science at UTMB. “We are using therapies already available to accelerate discovery rather than waiting decades for new drugs. Our goal is to make healthy aging a reality sooner.”
Zebra devices coming to inpatient units to improve communication and care February 27, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter UTMB is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams.
Texas is funding research into the psychedelic ibogaine. Here's what to know. February 26, 2026 • 8:37 a.m. UTHealth Houston and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston are leading the trial focusing on ibogaine treatment for addiction and associated conditions.
UTMB Health redefines patient care recognition with new “Compassion in Practice” award, quarterly winners February 26, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence.
New AI-driven early detection tool leads to diagnosis of cardiac disease February 25, 2026 • 1:14 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson Subtle symptoms masked a serious heart issue, until advanced imaging uncovered the real cause and opened the door to lifesaving care.