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Deep Brain Stimulation changes life for woman with tremors May 1, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. Reba Smith-Weeden has a condition called essential tremor that prevented her from carving the Thanksgiving turkey or enjoying a cup of coffee. But thanks to the UTMB Health Neurosciences team and Deep Brain Stimulation the shaking has stopped. Menopause, hysterectomies and more March 30, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Lucy Villarreal and Houston Moms From mood swings to body composition, hormones impact a lot of things as women age, and Dr. Lucy Villarreal helps explain the science behind it all. You may need to begin colorectal screening at 45 March 16, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Americans born in 1990 have twice the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer as those born in 1950. People younger than 55 are also more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer. Take 7 small steps to lose weight March 10, 2023 • 11:32 a.m. The good news is you don’t have to figure it all out at once. Small changes make a huge difference in the long run, and it starts with taking that first small step that you can master. 'People I hardly knew stepped up' October 30, 2022 • 9:59 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Inspired by a friend's battle with cancer, Pamela French decided she wasn't going to be the "sick girl" when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Even when it tried to take everything she had, she fought back and kept it from taking her life. 'Trust yourself' October 28, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner When a doctor told Kristin Ozuna she was too young for cancer, she trusted her body and her gut until she found her way to UTMB and got the diagnosis - and care - she needed. 'Every day you have to choose to live' October 26, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Diagnosed with cancer during COVID, Tina Herring wants women to remember that breast cancer isn't a death sentence. Step up to the plate October 25, 2022 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Unsure of what to expect during your first mammogram? Read this first-person account from a woman who has been there before. She thought she didn’t need mammograms anymore. Then she got cancer. October 24, 2022 • 9:59 a.m. After having a hysterectomy in her late 40s, Glory Childs went nearly ten years without a pap smear. A persistent doctor encouraged her to make an appointment and it was one that inevitably saved her life. Nipple tattoos bring patients closure, help them feel whole October 24, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. To help bring closure to the journey breast cancer patients have undergone while fighting for their lives, nurse practitioner Jill Resendez offers nipple and areola tattooing services for those who opt for reconstructive surgery. 'I'm too young to have cancer' October 20, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. After ignoring a lump in her breast that inevitably led to a double mastectomy, Tammi Moran is no longer pushing the snooze button on her health. UTMB Health provides exceptional breast health care, ensuring patient satisfaction October 18, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Community Impact's Storytelling team After Katina Herring was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to earn her master’s degree to make sure she had a plan to live. Cancer-free since Nov. 2021 thanks in part to the expert care from UTMB Health, she plans on living forever now. 'Not once did I think I would die from this' October 13, 2022 • 10:06 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Kimberly Branum, a breast cancer survivor and breast reconstruction patient shares her philosophy that it's essential to expect the good when you're fighting for your life. Survivor Keeps Faith While UTMB Leads her through Recovery, Reconstruction October 6, 2022 • 7:35 a.m. From first detection to survivorship support, the multidisciplinary Breast Health team at UTMB Health is here for cancer patients and survivors like Yotarsha Hill. UTMB Health BRA Day events September 23, 2022 • 4:30 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) will honor breast cancer survivors for National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Wednesday, October 19th with events at our Galveston, Clear Lake and League City Campuses. Click for the full schedule of events. Don’t hide because of overactive bladder August 16, 2022 • 12:03 p.m. An overactive bladder can be embarrassing. 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UTMB drives the field of urology to meet women’s health care needs May 17, 2022 • 2:18 p.m. by Community Impact's Storytelling team 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. 1 2 3 All Blog Articles Categories Allergy Allergy - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Cancer Cardiology Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Colorectal Health COVID-19 Dermatology Ear, Nose and Throat Emergency / Urgent Care Endocrinology Eye Care Family Medicine Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Infectious Diseases Kidney Care (Nephrology) LGBTQ+ Lung Health Meet the Team Men Neurosciences Neurosurgery Occupational Therapy Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Patient Stories Pediatrics Physical & Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Plastic Surgery Pregnancy Primary Care Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Rehabilitation Safety & Illness/Injury Prevention Sleep Apnea Sports Medicine Surgery Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Urology Vaccine Videos Weight Management Women
Support – The secret weapon 3 busy UTMB Health women use for mental well-being May 18, 2023 • 12:47 p.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team In a recent story with Community Impact, Drs. Shawn Nishi, Tammy Cupit and Leila Wood shared the ways they manage their mental health amid a busy, full schedule and discussed potential ways for others to do the same.
Mental health and moms - a candid discussion May 13, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. In honor of Women's Health Month and Mother's Day two UTMB experts, who happen to also be moms, participated in a panel discussion with our partners with Houston Moms to discuss perceived stress, finding balance and mental health.
Deep Brain Stimulation changes life for woman with tremors May 1, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. Reba Smith-Weeden has a condition called essential tremor that prevented her from carving the Thanksgiving turkey or enjoying a cup of coffee. But thanks to the UTMB Health Neurosciences team and Deep Brain Stimulation the shaking has stopped.
Menopause, hysterectomies and more March 30, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Lucy Villarreal and Houston Moms From mood swings to body composition, hormones impact a lot of things as women age, and Dr. Lucy Villarreal helps explain the science behind it all.
You may need to begin colorectal screening at 45 March 16, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Americans born in 1990 have twice the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer as those born in 1950. People younger than 55 are also more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer.
Take 7 small steps to lose weight March 10, 2023 • 11:32 a.m. The good news is you don’t have to figure it all out at once. Small changes make a huge difference in the long run, and it starts with taking that first small step that you can master.
'People I hardly knew stepped up' October 30, 2022 • 9:59 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Inspired by a friend's battle with cancer, Pamela French decided she wasn't going to be the "sick girl" when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Even when it tried to take everything she had, she fought back and kept it from taking her life.
'Trust yourself' October 28, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner When a doctor told Kristin Ozuna she was too young for cancer, she trusted her body and her gut until she found her way to UTMB and got the diagnosis - and care - she needed.
'Every day you have to choose to live' October 26, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Diagnosed with cancer during COVID, Tina Herring wants women to remember that breast cancer isn't a death sentence.
Step up to the plate October 25, 2022 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Unsure of what to expect during your first mammogram? Read this first-person account from a woman who has been there before.
She thought she didn’t need mammograms anymore. Then she got cancer. October 24, 2022 • 9:59 a.m. After having a hysterectomy in her late 40s, Glory Childs went nearly ten years without a pap smear. A persistent doctor encouraged her to make an appointment and it was one that inevitably saved her life.
Nipple tattoos bring patients closure, help them feel whole October 24, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. To help bring closure to the journey breast cancer patients have undergone while fighting for their lives, nurse practitioner Jill Resendez offers nipple and areola tattooing services for those who opt for reconstructive surgery.
'I'm too young to have cancer' October 20, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. After ignoring a lump in her breast that inevitably led to a double mastectomy, Tammi Moran is no longer pushing the snooze button on her health.
UTMB Health provides exceptional breast health care, ensuring patient satisfaction October 18, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. by Community Impact's Storytelling team After Katina Herring was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to earn her master’s degree to make sure she had a plan to live. Cancer-free since Nov. 2021 thanks in part to the expert care from UTMB Health, she plans on living forever now.
'Not once did I think I would die from this' October 13, 2022 • 10:06 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Kimberly Branum, a breast cancer survivor and breast reconstruction patient shares her philosophy that it's essential to expect the good when you're fighting for your life.
Survivor Keeps Faith While UTMB Leads her through Recovery, Reconstruction October 6, 2022 • 7:35 a.m. From first detection to survivorship support, the multidisciplinary Breast Health team at UTMB Health is here for cancer patients and survivors like Yotarsha Hill.
UTMB Health BRA Day events September 23, 2022 • 4:30 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) will honor breast cancer survivors for National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Wednesday, October 19th with events at our Galveston, Clear Lake and League City Campuses. Click for the full schedule of events.
Don’t hide because of overactive bladder August 16, 2022 • 12:03 p.m. An overactive bladder can be embarrassing. It can also be fixed.
Mommy Makeovers 101 July 6, 2022 • 10:37 a.m. by Houstons Moms 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.
UTMB drives the field of urology to meet women’s health care needs May 17, 2022 • 2:18 p.m. by Community Impact's Storytelling team 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.