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UTMB News UTMB recognized as digital health leader through CHIME Most Wired program May 1, 2026 • 8:20 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson UTMB continues to strengthen its national standing as a leader in digital health through its participation in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired program, one of the healthcare industry’s most respected benchmarks for technology maturity. Nikos Vasilakis appointed associate editor of international journal on viruses April 30, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Vasilakis is vice chair of research in the UTMB Department of Pathology, a fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and a nationally recognized expert in viruses like dengue and Zika that are spread by mosquitoes and other insects. Donors, recipients, supporters celebrate the lifesaving legacy of organ donation at UTMB Health April 29, 2026 • 9:11 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson On April 10, the gathering by the Tree of Life at Jennie Sealy Hospital drew not only casual onlookers, but people whose lives had been irrevocably changed. Each leaf on the Tree of Life is an engraved nameplate that represents the ultimate act of generosity: organ donation. Devoted care for our smallest, most resilient patients April 27, 2026 • 10:36 a.m. by Katherine Adams A neonatologist and a NICU transport nurse share a calling rooted in urgency, precision, and deep compassion, caring for the most fragile newborns while guiding families through moments of uncertainty, hope, and sometimes grief. When menstrual pain may signal endometriosis April 24, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Katherine Adams Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause severe menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and fatigue, yet often goes undiagnosed for years. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help improve quality of life. Primary care providers help patients prevent and detect heart issues April 24, 2026 • 10:46 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Your heart health starts sooner than you think. Discover how a primary care provider can help prevent heart disease, spot warning signs early, and connect you to the right care—before small issues become serious ones. From doubt to direction, a student embraces the journey to medical school April 23, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams Giovanny Reyes overcame being wait-listed twice for medical school to pursue primary care, using his Spanish skills to serve underserved patients. Now at UTMB, he credits his journey and gap years with shaping his path. Spratt inducted as Fellow in inaugural Association for Clinical and Translational Science cohort April 22, 2026 • 8:16 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Fellows of ACTS program recognizes those whose impact on the clinical and translational space and the Association for Clinical and Translational Science is "undeniable." From fragile beginnings to a legacy of giving April 21, 2026 • 8:16 a.m. by Katherine Adams After surviving a critical start in the NICU at UTMB Health in 1977, Daniel “Tiny” Guidry watched his son fight for life in the same unit decades later, deepening his family’s multigenerational connection to the hospital and its caregivers. Earth Day event at UTMB highlights campuswide commitment to sustainability April 20, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams Exhibitors highlighted growing sustainability efforts, including recycling 23% of campus waste and major energy savings through efficiency programs. The university is expanding initiatives in infrastructure, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance while encouraging individuals to reduce their environmental impact. 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
UTMB recognized as digital health leader through CHIME Most Wired program May 1, 2026 • 8:20 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson UTMB continues to strengthen its national standing as a leader in digital health through its participation in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired program, one of the healthcare industry’s most respected benchmarks for technology maturity.
Nikos Vasilakis appointed associate editor of international journal on viruses April 30, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Vasilakis is vice chair of research in the UTMB Department of Pathology, a fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and a nationally recognized expert in viruses like dengue and Zika that are spread by mosquitoes and other insects.
Donors, recipients, supporters celebrate the lifesaving legacy of organ donation at UTMB Health April 29, 2026 • 9:11 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson On April 10, the gathering by the Tree of Life at Jennie Sealy Hospital drew not only casual onlookers, but people whose lives had been irrevocably changed. Each leaf on the Tree of Life is an engraved nameplate that represents the ultimate act of generosity: organ donation.
Devoted care for our smallest, most resilient patients April 27, 2026 • 10:36 a.m. by Katherine Adams A neonatologist and a NICU transport nurse share a calling rooted in urgency, precision, and deep compassion, caring for the most fragile newborns while guiding families through moments of uncertainty, hope, and sometimes grief.
When menstrual pain may signal endometriosis April 24, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Katherine Adams Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause severe menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and fatigue, yet often goes undiagnosed for years. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help improve quality of life.
Primary care providers help patients prevent and detect heart issues April 24, 2026 • 10:46 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Your heart health starts sooner than you think. Discover how a primary care provider can help prevent heart disease, spot warning signs early, and connect you to the right care—before small issues become serious ones.
From doubt to direction, a student embraces the journey to medical school April 23, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams Giovanny Reyes overcame being wait-listed twice for medical school to pursue primary care, using his Spanish skills to serve underserved patients. Now at UTMB, he credits his journey and gap years with shaping his path.
Spratt inducted as Fellow in inaugural Association for Clinical and Translational Science cohort April 22, 2026 • 8:16 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Fellows of ACTS program recognizes those whose impact on the clinical and translational space and the Association for Clinical and Translational Science is "undeniable."
From fragile beginnings to a legacy of giving April 21, 2026 • 8:16 a.m. by Katherine Adams After surviving a critical start in the NICU at UTMB Health in 1977, Daniel “Tiny” Guidry watched his son fight for life in the same unit decades later, deepening his family’s multigenerational connection to the hospital and its caregivers.
Earth Day event at UTMB highlights campuswide commitment to sustainability April 20, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams Exhibitors highlighted growing sustainability efforts, including recycling 23% of campus waste and major energy savings through efficiency programs. The university is expanding initiatives in infrastructure, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance while encouraging individuals to reduce their environmental impact.