Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events Prostate cancer treatment options September 21, 2023 • 8:17 a.m. Surgeons Dr. Stephen Williams and Dr. Laith Alzweri share insights and information on prostate cancer and its potential treatment options. Sepsis - A silent killer and leading cause of death September 12, 2023 • 11:42 a.m. To prevent sepsis, which claims approximately 11 million lives each year, early awareness is key. Respiratory viruses and back-to-school August 29, 2023 • 4:30 p.m. Communities in the area are seeing an uptick in individuals with COVID-19, and with that experts are reminding it's not too soon to think about other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV. Screen time guidelines for kids August 21, 2023 • 12:18 a.m. According to the American Academy of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, children should have no more than two to three hours of screen time a day. It's important to monitor not just how long children are on devices, but also what content they're consuming during that time. Outdoor bug safety August 18, 2023 • 12:17 a.m. From wearing bug spray with DEET in it to avoiding overgrown and heavily wooded areas, family nurse practitioner Taylor Little offers families a variety of tips to keep the bugs away while outdoors. Make an action plan for back to school August 17, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. Think ahead and use our back-to-school action plan to help you and your crew stay healthy and happy this school year. Healthy eating for children August 16, 2023 • 12:12 a.m. A well-balanced diet is essential for healthy growth and development, so be sure your child is getting a good mix of proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Morning routines and back to school August 14, 2023 • 12:10 a.m. A good morning routine starts at night. Learn what steps you can take to help make getting out the door easier for everyone in the family. Bedtime tips from a pediatrician August 11, 2023 • 1:02 a.m. Dr. Linda Neely-Shelmire knows sleep is a pillar of a child's good health, so she's passionate about helping parents establish solid bedtime routines. Back-to-school immunizations August 9, 2023 • 11:48 a.m. Pediatrician Dr. Lee Elam offers a high-level breakdown of some of the typical vaccinations needed throughout childhood. Avoiding sports-related heat injuries August 7, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include nausea, fatigue, headaches and muscle cramps. Staying hydrated, taking breaks and seeking shade are just some ways to beat the heat and stay healthy. Tips to ensure a trip to the beach is safe August 4, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. Dr. Monica Thint has five tips to keep you and your family safe when heading to the beach. Staying safe in the sun July 26, 2023 • 2:51 p.m. When shopping for sunscreen, Dr. Raimer-Goodman urges individuals to consider broad-spectrum options that are free of oxybenzone. Healthy summer snacks July 19, 2023 • 4:29 p.m. When snacking this summer, consider nutrient dense options like veggies and hummus, fruit and Greek yogurt or homemade smoothies. Top tips for safe swimming this summer July 12, 2023 • 2:39 p.m. In an effort to diminish the number of drownings recorded each year, UTMB Health providers like Laura Ellender passionately share tips on how to keep children safe when swimming. Doctors get personal about getting flu and COVID vaccinations for their own children December 22, 2022 • 8:36 a.m. In this video, these UTMB doctors and providers share that they got their own children vaccinated for flu and COVID. Avoid flesh-eating bacteria, but keep saltwater fishing September 21, 2022 • 3:02 p.m. by UTMB Health Medical Students As medical students who like to fish, one of our favorite pastimes is trying our own luck in the Galveston waters when we aren’t busy hitting the books or working in the hospital. Fish these waters long enough, chances are you might hear the term “flesh-eating bacteria” tossed around by fellow fishermen. 5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine December 6, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. This week (Dec. 5-11) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is an annual observance to remind everyone six months of age and older to get their annual flu vaccine. We hear many myths about the flu vaccine, and we’re here to bust them. 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. The Flu and Vaccines October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the flu season 1 2 All Blog Articles Categories Allergy Allergy - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Cancer Cardiology Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Colorectal Health COVID-19 Ear, Nose and Throat Emergency / Urgent Care Endocrinology Eye Care Family Medicine Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Infectious Diseases LGBTQ+ Lung Health Meet the Team Men Neurosciences Neurosurgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Patient Stories Pediatrics Physical & Occupational Therapy Plastic Surgery Pregnancy Primary Care Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Safety & Illness/Injury Prevention Sleep Apnea Sports Medicine Surgery Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Urology Vaccine Videos Weight Management Women
Prostate cancer treatment options September 21, 2023 • 8:17 a.m. Surgeons Dr. Stephen Williams and Dr. Laith Alzweri share insights and information on prostate cancer and its potential treatment options.
Sepsis - A silent killer and leading cause of death September 12, 2023 • 11:42 a.m. To prevent sepsis, which claims approximately 11 million lives each year, early awareness is key.
Respiratory viruses and back-to-school August 29, 2023 • 4:30 p.m. Communities in the area are seeing an uptick in individuals with COVID-19, and with that experts are reminding it's not too soon to think about other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV.
Screen time guidelines for kids August 21, 2023 • 12:18 a.m. According to the American Academy of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, children should have no more than two to three hours of screen time a day. It's important to monitor not just how long children are on devices, but also what content they're consuming during that time.
Outdoor bug safety August 18, 2023 • 12:17 a.m. From wearing bug spray with DEET in it to avoiding overgrown and heavily wooded areas, family nurse practitioner Taylor Little offers families a variety of tips to keep the bugs away while outdoors.
Make an action plan for back to school August 17, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. Think ahead and use our back-to-school action plan to help you and your crew stay healthy and happy this school year.
Healthy eating for children August 16, 2023 • 12:12 a.m. A well-balanced diet is essential for healthy growth and development, so be sure your child is getting a good mix of proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Morning routines and back to school August 14, 2023 • 12:10 a.m. A good morning routine starts at night. Learn what steps you can take to help make getting out the door easier for everyone in the family.
Bedtime tips from a pediatrician August 11, 2023 • 1:02 a.m. Dr. Linda Neely-Shelmire knows sleep is a pillar of a child's good health, so she's passionate about helping parents establish solid bedtime routines.
Back-to-school immunizations August 9, 2023 • 11:48 a.m. Pediatrician Dr. Lee Elam offers a high-level breakdown of some of the typical vaccinations needed throughout childhood.
Avoiding sports-related heat injuries August 7, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include nausea, fatigue, headaches and muscle cramps. Staying hydrated, taking breaks and seeking shade are just some ways to beat the heat and stay healthy.
Tips to ensure a trip to the beach is safe August 4, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. Dr. Monica Thint has five tips to keep you and your family safe when heading to the beach.
Staying safe in the sun July 26, 2023 • 2:51 p.m. When shopping for sunscreen, Dr. Raimer-Goodman urges individuals to consider broad-spectrum options that are free of oxybenzone.
Healthy summer snacks July 19, 2023 • 4:29 p.m. When snacking this summer, consider nutrient dense options like veggies and hummus, fruit and Greek yogurt or homemade smoothies.
Top tips for safe swimming this summer July 12, 2023 • 2:39 p.m. In an effort to diminish the number of drownings recorded each year, UTMB Health providers like Laura Ellender passionately share tips on how to keep children safe when swimming.
Doctors get personal about getting flu and COVID vaccinations for their own children December 22, 2022 • 8:36 a.m. In this video, these UTMB doctors and providers share that they got their own children vaccinated for flu and COVID.
Avoid flesh-eating bacteria, but keep saltwater fishing September 21, 2022 • 3:02 p.m. by UTMB Health Medical Students As medical students who like to fish, one of our favorite pastimes is trying our own luck in the Galveston waters when we aren’t busy hitting the books or working in the hospital. Fish these waters long enough, chances are you might hear the term “flesh-eating bacteria” tossed around by fellow fishermen.
5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine December 6, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. This week (Dec. 5-11) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is an annual observance to remind everyone six months of age and older to get their annual flu vaccine. We hear many myths about the flu vaccine, and we’re here to bust them.
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.