Dear UTMB Family,
Nearly a year ago, I joined UTMB and quickly discovered the resilience and spirit that define this organization. Experiencing firsthand how our teams came together to care for the community and each other during and after Hurricane Beryl has been profoundly inspirational and humbling. I am immensely proud to be part of UTMB, representing the strength, service, and commitment that define us.
I want to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for your heroism over the past several days. Your dedication to our mission of patient care, education, research, and innovation has remained strong despite the challenges.
Thank you for maintaining UTMB’s critical operations before, during, and after the storm. Your courage and hard work ensured our communities received the care they needed. From securing essential supplies and restoring power to managing communication lines, coordinating logistics, overcoming technological challenges, reopening clinics, and handling the many other tasks associated with recovery, your tireless efforts have been remarkable. Despite personal sacrifices and challenges, your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Your perseverance forms the foundation upon which our institution stands strong. I am extremely grateful and honored to lead such an outstanding team. Together, we have proven that UTMB is not just an institution, but a community of caring individuals dedicated to making a difference.
On behalf of the entire leadership team, thank you for your unparalleled commitment to our mission.
With deepest appreciation and admiration,
Dr. Jochen Reiser
President, UTMB
CEO, UTMB Health System
Professor, John Sealy School of Medicine
John D. Stobo, MD Distinguished Chair