Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years. Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater. Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer. Breaking the Stigma of Alzheimer’s November 9, 2021 • 4:12 p.m. November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Together, we can wipe away the stigma and improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Flu and Vaccines October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the flu season Think Pink 2021 publication available online October 18, 2021 • 3:43 p.m. Think Pink includes personal stories about breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and recovery. Breathe Easy: Keeping Our Lungs Healthy October 14, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Shawn Nishi October is Healthy Lung Month, and November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a perfect time to prioritize our lung health. Get the Flu Shot and Fight Flu October 13, 2021 • 9:26 a.m. It’s that time of year again—flu season. Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Navigating Your First Gynecology Visit October 8, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. by UTMB Health UTMB Health providers know how intimidating it can be to see a gynecologist for the first time, so they set aside a specific time each week to meet with pre-teens, teens & young adults to ensure their needs are met. Tips for Living Heart-Healthy October 7, 2021 • 9:13 a.m. September is Eat Smart Month, Cholesterol Education Month and Childhood Obesity Month; World Heart Day is also celebrated on Sept. 29 – so now is a great time to start your journey toward heart-healthy living. About The University of Texas Medical BranchThe 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. 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
Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years.
Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater.
Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer.
Breaking the Stigma of Alzheimer’s November 9, 2021 • 4:12 p.m. November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Together, we can wipe away the stigma and improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Think Pink 2021 publication available online October 18, 2021 • 3:43 p.m. Think Pink includes personal stories about breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and recovery.
Breathe Easy: Keeping Our Lungs Healthy October 14, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Shawn Nishi October is Healthy Lung Month, and November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a perfect time to prioritize our lung health.
Get the Flu Shot and Fight Flu October 13, 2021 • 9:26 a.m. It’s that time of year again—flu season. Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.
Navigating Your First Gynecology Visit October 8, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. by UTMB Health UTMB Health providers know how intimidating it can be to see a gynecologist for the first time, so they set aside a specific time each week to meet with pre-teens, teens & young adults to ensure their needs are met.
Tips for Living Heart-Healthy October 7, 2021 • 9:13 a.m. September is Eat Smart Month, Cholesterol Education Month and Childhood Obesity Month; World Heart Day is also celebrated on Sept. 29 – so now is a great time to start your journey toward heart-healthy living.