Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events 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. Family Medicine: Your One Stop Shop October 7, 2021 • 8:49 a.m. by Dr. Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe Family medicine providers are trained in many areas of medicine and can provide comprehensive care for you, your children, your parents and your entire family. Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYN's Dr. Parin Patel and Dr. Joyce Muruthi join Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the ins and outs of adolescent gynecology. Alzheimer's Caregiver Resources September 22, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. A list of resources to support caregivers for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Stay in the Game: Prevent Sports Injuries September 21, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Eight simple, but effective tips to prevent injuries during practice and competition. Quality care, with a look to match September 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more. Finding Relief with a Pelvic Floor Disorder September 15, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Treatments for pelvic floor disorders are wide-ranging. Dr. Elisha Jackson discusses how urogynecologists, like herself, are well-equipped to perform a full spectrum of treatments. Myths about Atrial Fibrillation or ‘AFib’ September 10, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death. 6 Myths about Colonoscopies September 1, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. If the thought of getting a colonoscopy makes you grimace, you're not alone. However, the procedure may not be as bad as you think -- and it could save your life. Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more. Stay on Track with Your Kid’s Vaccs August 19, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Know when your child's next routine vaccination is due to help prevent disease. What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more. Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Care? July 28, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. A guide to choosing the right care at the right time. 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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.
Family Medicine: Your One Stop Shop October 7, 2021 • 8:49 a.m. by Dr. Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe Family medicine providers are trained in many areas of medicine and can provide comprehensive care for you, your children, your parents and your entire family.
Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYN's Dr. Parin Patel and Dr. Joyce Muruthi join Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the ins and outs of adolescent gynecology.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Resources September 22, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. A list of resources to support caregivers for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Stay in the Game: Prevent Sports Injuries September 21, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Eight simple, but effective tips to prevent injuries during practice and competition.
Quality care, with a look to match September 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more.
Finding Relief with a Pelvic Floor Disorder September 15, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Treatments for pelvic floor disorders are wide-ranging. Dr. Elisha Jackson discusses how urogynecologists, like herself, are well-equipped to perform a full spectrum of treatments.
Myths about Atrial Fibrillation or ‘AFib’ September 10, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death.
6 Myths about Colonoscopies September 1, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. If the thought of getting a colonoscopy makes you grimace, you're not alone. However, the procedure may not be as bad as you think -- and it could save your life.
Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more.
Stay on Track with Your Kid’s Vaccs August 19, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Know when your child's next routine vaccination is due to help prevent disease.
What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more.
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Care? July 28, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. A guide to choosing the right care at the right time.
Back to School Wellness July 12, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, back-to-school well-checks and more.