Reading to NICU babies builds bonds UTMB volunteers, students, and families read to babies in the NICU, offering comfort, connection, and early literacy support during long hospital stays. Read More
Study shows U.S. longevity stagnation spans all ages Researchers trace stalled longevity to rising chronic disease, emerging cancers, and worsening mortality trends among Gen X and Millennial adults, even before COVID-19. Read More
UTMB officially launches Blue Zones Project The initiative focuses on improving community environments so that healthy choices become the easy choices. Read More
UTMB News NICU literacy program gives smallest UTMB patients a head start March 10, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB NICU reading program recently received the 2025 Children’s Literary Program Award from SMART Family Literacy. What started as a two-week read-a-thon in 2022 has grown into an ongoing reading program, giving volunteers, students, and parents the opportunity to read to the youngest UTMB patients. UTMB researchers delve into troubling trends in US life expectancy March 9, 2026 • 2:30 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson A new UTMB study published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that U.S. life expectancy was already in crisis long before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to face alarming threats from shifting patterns in chronic disease and emerging cancers. UTMB officially launches Blue Zones Project Galveston March 9, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones Project is based on research into regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. The initiative focuses on improving community environments such as workplaces, schools, restaurants, and neighborhoods so that healthy choices become the easy choices. Spring forward, fall out of sync March 5, 2026 • 3:49 p.m. by Katherine Adams One lost hour can throw your whole rhythm off. Learn why daylight saving time feels so rough—and how to reset faster. UTMB honored for leadership in advanced cardiac CT imaging March 5, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The cardiac CT team was recognized among the top 12% worldwide for delivering precise, noninvasive coronary imaging that enhances patient care across all campuses. UTMB calls on Galveston retirees to join growing volunteer network March 4, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson UTMB is inviting retirees in Galveston County to volunteer at its Galveston campus, where they can greet visitors, guide patients, and support care teams. With flexible roles for all ages, the UTMB volunteer program offers a meaningful way to stay active while making a difference in patients’ lives. UTMB to host Blue Zones Project community meeting March 5 March 3, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved. UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award March 2, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting. Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker’s top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list February 27, 2026 • 4:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution. UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review February 27, 2026 • 10:15 a.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback. More UTMB News 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
NICU literacy program gives smallest UTMB patients a head start March 10, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB NICU reading program recently received the 2025 Children’s Literary Program Award from SMART Family Literacy. What started as a two-week read-a-thon in 2022 has grown into an ongoing reading program, giving volunteers, students, and parents the opportunity to read to the youngest UTMB patients.
UTMB researchers delve into troubling trends in US life expectancy March 9, 2026 • 2:30 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson A new UTMB study published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that U.S. life expectancy was already in crisis long before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to face alarming threats from shifting patterns in chronic disease and emerging cancers.
UTMB officially launches Blue Zones Project Galveston March 9, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones Project is based on research into regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. The initiative focuses on improving community environments such as workplaces, schools, restaurants, and neighborhoods so that healthy choices become the easy choices.
Spring forward, fall out of sync March 5, 2026 • 3:49 p.m. by Katherine Adams One lost hour can throw your whole rhythm off. Learn why daylight saving time feels so rough—and how to reset faster.
UTMB honored for leadership in advanced cardiac CT imaging March 5, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The cardiac CT team was recognized among the top 12% worldwide for delivering precise, noninvasive coronary imaging that enhances patient care across all campuses.
UTMB calls on Galveston retirees to join growing volunteer network March 4, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson UTMB is inviting retirees in Galveston County to volunteer at its Galveston campus, where they can greet visitors, guide patients, and support care teams. With flexible roles for all ages, the UTMB volunteer program offers a meaningful way to stay active while making a difference in patients’ lives.
UTMB to host Blue Zones Project community meeting March 5 March 3, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.
UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award March 2, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker’s top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list February 27, 2026 • 4:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution.
UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review February 27, 2026 • 10:15 a.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback.