Ceiling Tile Program helps patients heal through art December 5, 2024 • 10:59 a.m. Children facing extended hospital stays can design and create ceiling tiles that are later placed throughout the hallways of the unit, creating a comforting environment for past, current, and future patients. UTMB pathologists use AI-enabled tool to help diagnose prostate cancer December 4, 2024 • 10:23 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology is the first academic healthcare center in Texas to add an artificial intelligence-based-tool to its routine workflow for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. UTMB Galveston nurse recognized in NICU Nurse of the Year Program November 21, 2024 • 1:33 p.m. University of Texas Medical Branch's Yolanda Leyva has been named one of 10 NICU nurses selected as a finalist in the second annual Nominate a NICU Nurse program. Knowledge is Key to Understanding, Managing COPD November 20, 2024 • 4:53 p.m. COPD is a progressive lung disease often linked to smoking, though it may also be tied to genetics or environmental exposure to smoke or other pollutants. Many patients experience symptoms long before seeking medical attention. Pelvic health - a conversation with Houston Moms November 19, 2024 • 5:15 p.m. Pelvic health was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from conditions that can be treated through pelvic floor physical therapy to ways people can improve their situations on their own. UTMB Clear Lake Campus recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center November 7, 2024 • 11:12 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications. Doctor’s Orders: Get educated, get support when you’re on a weight-loss journey October 23, 2024 • 4:59 p.m. A yo-yo dieter for many years, Felicity Cunningham shares her journey as a bariatric patient. “My main message to everyone is that surgery is a wonderful tool, but you still must make the choices and the commitment. And you’ll get all the help you need at UTMB.” UTMB recognized with specialty excellence clinical achievements from Healthgrades October 22, 2024 • 1:16 p.m. UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care. Helping patients navigate the unknown October 19, 2024 • 2:55 p.m. For more than 15 years, Lizzie Hernandez has helped cancer patients access the care they need. Mobile mammography program makes screenings accessible to women around the community October 17, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. To better serve women in the community, particularly uninsured and underinsured women, UTMB Health launched the Mobile Mammography program in 1999 and has been providing easier access to breast cancer screenings for women who need them. 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
Ceiling Tile Program helps patients heal through art December 5, 2024 • 10:59 a.m. Children facing extended hospital stays can design and create ceiling tiles that are later placed throughout the hallways of the unit, creating a comforting environment for past, current, and future patients.
UTMB pathologists use AI-enabled tool to help diagnose prostate cancer December 4, 2024 • 10:23 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology is the first academic healthcare center in Texas to add an artificial intelligence-based-tool to its routine workflow for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
UTMB Galveston nurse recognized in NICU Nurse of the Year Program November 21, 2024 • 1:33 p.m. University of Texas Medical Branch's Yolanda Leyva has been named one of 10 NICU nurses selected as a finalist in the second annual Nominate a NICU Nurse program.
Knowledge is Key to Understanding, Managing COPD November 20, 2024 • 4:53 p.m. COPD is a progressive lung disease often linked to smoking, though it may also be tied to genetics or environmental exposure to smoke or other pollutants. Many patients experience symptoms long before seeking medical attention.
Pelvic health - a conversation with Houston Moms November 19, 2024 • 5:15 p.m. Pelvic health was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from conditions that can be treated through pelvic floor physical therapy to ways people can improve their situations on their own.
UTMB Clear Lake Campus recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center November 7, 2024 • 11:12 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications.
Doctor’s Orders: Get educated, get support when you’re on a weight-loss journey October 23, 2024 • 4:59 p.m. A yo-yo dieter for many years, Felicity Cunningham shares her journey as a bariatric patient. “My main message to everyone is that surgery is a wonderful tool, but you still must make the choices and the commitment. And you’ll get all the help you need at UTMB.”
UTMB recognized with specialty excellence clinical achievements from Healthgrades October 22, 2024 • 1:16 p.m. UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care.
Helping patients navigate the unknown October 19, 2024 • 2:55 p.m. For more than 15 years, Lizzie Hernandez has helped cancer patients access the care they need.
Mobile mammography program makes screenings accessible to women around the community October 17, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. To better serve women in the community, particularly uninsured and underinsured women, UTMB Health launched the Mobile Mammography program in 1999 and has been providing easier access to breast cancer screenings for women who need them.