Health Blog

UTMB experts Dr. Kathleen Kroger and Dr. Linda Phillips discuss all the surgical and non-surgical options for moms looking to have some cosmetic work done.

To prioritize women’s evolving health care needs, UTMB employs experts in a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, comprehensive women’s care and more.

Dr. Gal Levy and Dr. Shannon Clark recently shared their expertise in a recent Community Impact article about the disparities women face when receiving health care.

Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.

Patient Taylor Thurstonson recently shared how UTMB OBGYNs kept her and her baby boy safe during an unexpected 30-week delivery via c-section.

UTMB OBGYNs Dr. Joyce Muruthi & Dr. Kimberlyn Robinson share their tips for choosing an OBGYN. Their patient, Taylor Thurstonson, joined the chat to share her story.

Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer.

Think Pink includes personal stories about breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and recovery.

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.

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.

Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more.

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.

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.

Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.

Learn more about fecal incontinence with Dr. Jerome Yaklic.

Congenital Heart Defects: how many babies/children are affected each year, different types and severity, and what you NEED to know if you are expecting with Dr. Ashraf Aly.

Learn more about the sign, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease in women with Dr. Rafic Berbarie.

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, so it is an appropriate time to recognize and share the knowledge that some steps can be taken to prevent certain birth defects.

Overactive bladder (OAB) affects almost 50 percent of women in the United States, presenting as urinary urgency and frequency, with or without urinary leakage.