• Bottle of sunscreen on a bright yellow background beside white sunscreen arranged in the shape of a sun

    Staying safe in the sun

    When shopping for sunscreen, Dr. Raimer-Goodman urges individuals to consider broad-spectrum options that are free of oxybenzone.

  • Is West Nile virus on your radar? It should be.

    Apart from its erratic effects on humans, forecasting West Nile virus outbreaks remain a challenge. Dr. Scott Weaver, a leading medical entomologist and virologist at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, said the virus is “very widespread, still zoonotic...[and although] it's transmitted more efficiently by Culex mosquitoes when it's hot, it does well both in drought and rainy conditions.”

  • Proposed gun violence dashboard to gather data across Houston

    Health officials, city council members, police officers and trauma doctors gathered Thursday at a Houston City Council meeting to discuss how to prevent both intentional and accidental shootings. “As a pediatric surgeon, I’m tired of seeing these children come in every day to the ER. I’m tired of holding them as they die and as they suffer," said Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria with The University of Texas Medical Branch.

  • Icons show a progression from infancy through school years to graduation on a light background

    Navigating the stress of big transitions at school

    From the first day of kindergarten through departing for college, school is filled with lots of big “firsts” that sometimes bring about big changes. To help parents, guardians and children successfully navigate their feelings surrounding the many unknowns they'll encounter, UTMB Health psychologists offer guidance, support and tips.

  • Plate of fresh fruit including sliced apples, pears, bananas, grapes, and orange segments arranged neatly on a white plate beside a glass of water

    Healthy summer snacks

    When snacking this summer, consider nutrient dense options like veggies and hummus, fruit and Greek yogurt or homemade smoothies.

  • People gathered around a campfire

    Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals

    Learn about campfire safety prevention, facts, and what you should do if a burn injury occurs

  • Two adults assist an infant in a swimming pool, using orange flotation noodles to support the child during a supervised water activity

    Top tips for safe swimming this summer

    In an effort to diminish the number of drownings recorded each year, UTMB Health providers like Laura Ellender passionately share tips on how to keep children safe when swimming.

  • Chuck Carlisle standing with two firefighters

    Firework Safety Tips

    The 4th of July is a festive and fun time of the year. However, when fireworks are involved things can go wrong quickly. Here are some tips to ensure your celebration is safe and enjoyable.

About The University of Texas Medical Branch

The first academic health center in Texas opened its doors in 1891 and today has four campuses, five health sciences schools, seven institutes for advanced study, a research enterprise that includes one of only two national laboratories dedicated to the safe study of infectious threats to human health, a Level 1 Trauma Center and a health system offering a full range of primary and specialized medical services throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. UTMB is an institution in The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center.

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