Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events 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 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. 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. 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. 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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.
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.
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.
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.