Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events Puberty, Adolescence & Birth Control, oh my! June 30, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Emily Calasanz and Dr. Beth Auslander share their tips on navigating the uncomfortable and unfamiliar waters of puberty with our kids. Seasonal Allergies 101 May 9, 2022 • 4:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog Board-certified allergy expert Dr. Jennifer McCracken joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss helpful tips and tricks about seasonal allergies. Managing your child’s lengthy hospital stay April 19, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. Here are some tips for parents when a child has a lengthy hospital stay. Potty Training 101 April 6, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog From best practices to how to know when it’s time to involve a specialist, this discussion with Dr. Hannah O’Donohoe covered all things potty training. Children recover faster with robot assistance February 18, 2022 • 9:54 a.m. “For parents, the desired benefits are less pain and smaller incisions,” said Dr. Jonathan Gerber, a pediatric urologist at UTMB Health. Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population. Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years. Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater. 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. 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. 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. The best memories are made in person. July 1, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available at all UTMB Health primary care clinics—just in time for back to school check-ups and physicals. Creepy Crawlies to Beware While Enjoying the Great Outdoors May 4, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Cleavon Covington UTMB's own Dr. Cleavon Covington, an assistant professor who specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology, urges everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings when venturing outdoors. It's especially important to be mindful of insects that can cause harmful allergic reactions and infections including wasps, yellow jackets, bees and ticks. The importance of your child's annual wellness checkup April 13, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Patricia Beach Annual well visits are an important check point for children of all ages. COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: What causes a concussion? 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Puberty, Adolescence & Birth Control, oh my! June 30, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Emily Calasanz and Dr. Beth Auslander share their tips on navigating the uncomfortable and unfamiliar waters of puberty with our kids.
Seasonal Allergies 101 May 9, 2022 • 4:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog Board-certified allergy expert Dr. Jennifer McCracken joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss helpful tips and tricks about seasonal allergies.
Managing your child’s lengthy hospital stay April 19, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. Here are some tips for parents when a child has a lengthy hospital stay.
Potty Training 101 April 6, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog From best practices to how to know when it’s time to involve a specialist, this discussion with Dr. Hannah O’Donohoe covered all things potty training.
Children recover faster with robot assistance February 18, 2022 • 9:54 a.m. “For parents, the desired benefits are less pain and smaller incisions,” said Dr. Jonathan Gerber, a pediatric urologist at UTMB Health.
Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population.
Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years.
Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater.
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.
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.
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.
The best memories are made in person. July 1, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available at all UTMB Health primary care clinics—just in time for back to school check-ups and physicals.
Creepy Crawlies to Beware While Enjoying the Great Outdoors May 4, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Cleavon Covington UTMB's own Dr. Cleavon Covington, an assistant professor who specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology, urges everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings when venturing outdoors. It's especially important to be mindful of insects that can cause harmful allergic reactions and infections including wasps, yellow jackets, bees and ticks.
The importance of your child's annual wellness checkup April 13, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Patricia Beach Annual well visits are an important check point for children of all ages.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: What causes a concussion? March 14, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. by Matthew Propst, MD, FAAP Learn more about mild traumatic brain injuries with Dr. Matthew Propst.