UTMB earns highest Leapfrog safety rating Clear Lake and League City hospital campuses earned an “A” from the independent nonprofit that grades hospitals on preventable errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. Read More
UTMB takes the stage at XGM event in Wisconsin The team shared the collaborative effort by specialty pharmacy operations, clinical informatics, and information technology that redesigned specialty medication workflows. Read More
UTMB nurses honored as part of 'Salute to Nurses' program The annual Houston Chronicle program recognizes nurses who demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication to patient care, and leadership. Read More
UTMB News Clear Lake, League City Hospital campuses earn ‘A’ safety ratings from The Leapfrog Group May 6, 2026 • 7:39 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Both the UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Campus and League City Hospital Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating for patient safety in the nation. UTMB specialty pharmacy team presents workflow innovations at Epic XGM May 5, 2026 • 10:38 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson A multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently traveled to Verona, Wisconsin, to share their specialty pharmacy innovations with health systems from across the country at Epic’s Expert Group Meetings (XGM). ‘Salute to Nurses’ program recognizes five members of the UTMB nursing community May 4, 2026 • 10:19 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Four nurses and one nursing student from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses,” an annual awards program that honors the contributions of nurses across the Greater Houston healthcare community. 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. 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
Clear Lake, League City Hospital campuses earn ‘A’ safety ratings from The Leapfrog Group May 6, 2026 • 7:39 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Both the UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Campus and League City Hospital Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating for patient safety in the nation.
UTMB specialty pharmacy team presents workflow innovations at Epic XGM May 5, 2026 • 10:38 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson A multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently traveled to Verona, Wisconsin, to share their specialty pharmacy innovations with health systems from across the country at Epic’s Expert Group Meetings (XGM).
‘Salute to Nurses’ program recognizes five members of the UTMB nursing community May 4, 2026 • 10:19 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Four nurses and one nursing student from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses,” an annual awards program that honors the contributions of nurses across the Greater Houston healthcare community.
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.