• Dr. Matthew Hutter, Chair of the Department of Surgery

    Profile: Dr. Matthew Hutter, Chair of the Department of Surgery

    When Dr. Matthew Hutter talks about surgery, he speaks as much about people as he does about procedures. For him, the field is not only about technical precision in the operating room but also about improving the lives of patients through teamwork, data-driven insights, and a relentless focus on quality.

  • UTMB Pediatrics Lifting Spirits, Bringing Halloween Joy to Young Patients

    At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pediatric teams are always working to bring a sense of normalcy to young patients and some magic to the bedside. Through decorations, crafts, and special events, UTMB is committed to providing whole-child care by supporting not just physical health, but emotional well-being.

  • healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards 2026

    UTMB Health Receives 3 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades

    The University of Texas Medical Branch announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades. Among UTMB Health’s new recognitions are three Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care. UTMB Health is also five-star rated for 11 services, including treatment of heart failure, stroke, and pneumonia.

  • Attendees at the Becker Perinatal Care Conference on Galveston Campus

    UTMB hosts 3rd annual Becker Perinatal Care Conference on Galveston Campus

    The University of Texas Medical Branch is hosting the 3rd Annual Howard and Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference today and Thursday on its Galveston Campus, serving as the required annual all-staff training mandated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through UTMB’s Regional Women’s Services and Pediatrics (RWSP) grants.

  • UTMB hosts symposium on psychiatry and women’s health

    The University of Texas Medical Branch welcomed three celebrated researchers as presenters at the “Navigating Dual Frontiers: Psychiatry & Women’s Health Symposium,” happening today in Levin Hall.

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