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UTMB Health Named Among Healthgrades' 250 Best Hospitals for 2025

January 28, 2025 • 1:45 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, placing it among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. This prestigious honor—which the university also received in 2023 and 2024—reflects UTMB Health’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

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UTMB, American Heart Association host Second Century Summit

January 27, 2025 • 2:11 p.m.

The American Heart Association and The University of Texas Medical Branch hosted the first of what is planed to be an annual cardiovascular symposium in Galveston earlier this month.

before and after image featuring a photo of a heavier woman wearing a purple dress and sunglasses and then on the right is the same woman after losing more than 175 pounds. She's wearing a patterned dress with glasses and has long dark hair in both photos

Beyond weight loss: Bariatric Surgery team transforms patients' lives

January 27, 2025 • 2:05 p.m. by Chloe Chapel with the Community Impact Storytelling team

Did you know the UTMB Health Bariatrics team includes a dedicated dietitian and social worker to support patients on their journeys? They also host monthly support groups for pre-and-post-surgery individuals.

Staying active: League City surveys show residents want more parks, local programming

January 23, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Adding more parks, green space and opportunities to visit nature could provide a number of health benefits, UTMB’s Dr. Kim Gushanas tells Community Impact. “Exposure to sunlight, soil, the colors green and blue ... have been attributed to health outcomes,” she said.

The health benefits of play

January 23, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Individuals who take time to regularly play have improved mood, lower stress levels, and improved overall health, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis.

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Clinicians share struggles with PMAD

January 22, 2025 • 5:31 p.m.

In an effort to end the stigma around maternal mental health, UTMB Health clinicians share their journeys battling perinatal mood & anxiety disorder, also known as PMAD, which can present as conditions such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, or more.

Dr. Jochen Reiser speaks at World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland

The University of Texas Medical Branch Takes Global Stage at Davos to Champion Brain Health

January 22, 2025 • 12:30 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is making waves this week at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, by highlighting the critical importance of brain health on a global scale.

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UTMB School of Nursing ranks 10th nationally, first in Texas

January 21, 2025 • 11:18 a.m.

The online master’s program provided by the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch has once again been deemed one of the best in the nation. UTMB’s School of Nursing ranked 10th in the country according to the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs released today.

You can delay or prevent dementia

January 21, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Scientists estimate that close to 50 percent of dementia cases can be delayed or prevented, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their Medical Discovery News column. A recent study lists risk factors for dementia and their potential to delay or prevent the disease.

HPV vaccine today could help avoid cancer tomorrow

January 21, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp write about how an HPV vaccine can help prevent cancer and save a life.

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