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Their patient, Taylor Thurstonson, joined the chat to share her story. Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer. Think Pink 2021 publication available online October 18, 2021 • 3:43 p.m. Think Pink includes personal stories about breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and recovery. Navigating Your First Gynecology Visit October 8, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. by UTMB Health 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. Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. 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. 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. Finding Relief with a Pelvic Floor Disorder September 15, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. 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. 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. Urology and Urogynecology - What's the difference? June 15, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist. COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger. Fecal Incontinence: Let's Talk About It March 18, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Jerome Yaklic, MD, MBA Learn more about fecal incontinence with Dr. Jerome Yaklic. What you NEED to know about Congenital Heart Defects February 16, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. 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. Heart Disease: Silent Killer of Women February 8, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about the sign, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease in women with Dr. Rafic Berbarie. Steps Taken Before and During Pregnancy Can Prevent Birth Defects January 1, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. by Nicholas Spencer, MD 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. Treatment for Overactive Bladder Patients December 1, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. Overactive bladder (OAB) affects almost 50 percent of women in the United States, presenting as urinary urgency and frequency, with or without urinary leakage. Breast Health and Screening Mammography October 5, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. by Angelica Robinson, MD Learn more about why screening mammography is important for early detection of breast cancer and how it increases survivability with Dr. Angelica Robinson. 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
Changing the narrative of women’s care March 9, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact 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.
High-risk pregnancies-what to expect February 28, 2022 • 10:16 a.m. Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.
UTMB featured in Community Impact February 6, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact Patient Taylor Thurstonson recently shared how UTMB OBGYNs kept her and her baby boy safe during an unexpected 30-week delivery via c-section.
How to select an OBGYN February 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. 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.
Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer.
Think Pink 2021 publication available online October 18, 2021 • 3:43 p.m. Think Pink includes personal stories about breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and recovery.
Navigating Your First Gynecology Visit October 8, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. by UTMB Health 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.
Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. 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.
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.
Finding Relief with a Pelvic Floor Disorder September 15, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. 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.
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.
Urology and Urogynecology - What's the difference? June 15, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.
Fecal Incontinence: Let's Talk About It March 18, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Jerome Yaklic, MD, MBA Learn more about fecal incontinence with Dr. Jerome Yaklic.
What you NEED to know about Congenital Heart Defects February 16, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. 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.
Heart Disease: Silent Killer of Women February 8, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about the sign, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease in women with Dr. Rafic Berbarie.
Steps Taken Before and During Pregnancy Can Prevent Birth Defects January 1, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. by Nicholas Spencer, MD 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.
Treatment for Overactive Bladder Patients December 1, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. Overactive bladder (OAB) affects almost 50 percent of women in the United States, presenting as urinary urgency and frequency, with or without urinary leakage.
Breast Health and Screening Mammography October 5, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. by Angelica Robinson, MD Learn more about why screening mammography is important for early detection of breast cancer and how it increases survivability with Dr. Angelica Robinson.