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Tips to Stay Hydrated

July 9, 2025 • 1:51 p.m.

Summer in Texas brings soaring temperatures, outdoor fun—and the need for extra hydration, especially for kids. But what if your child isn’t a fan of drinking water? Fortunately, there are easy and creative ways to help keep your little ones hydrated all summer long.

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EPIC access open to SON students rotating at UTMB clinical sites

July 7, 2025 • 1:12 p.m.

Effective in the fall of 2025, third- and fourth-semester School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing students rotating at University of Texas Medical Branch clinical locations will have access to the EPIC electronic health record system.

Dr. Neil K. Mehta Inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health

UTMB names Dr. Neil K. Mehta the inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology

July 2, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch appointed Dr. Neil K. Mehta the inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health.

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UTMB and Moderna Study Demonstrates First-Ever mRNA Vaccine against Deadly Marburg Virus

July 1, 2025 • 5:21 p.m.

In a major step forward for pandemic preparedness and vaccine development, scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Moderna have developed and tested a groundbreaking mRNA vaccine that provides full protection against the deadly Marburg virus and the closely related Ravn virus in a preclinical animal model.

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Leave the Show to the Pros

June 27, 2025 • 2:00 p.m.

Fireworks can cause life changing injuries. Learn the dos and don'ts from UTMB Health Trauma Services to keep you and your family safe.

Pediatric Hospital Teacher Sheryl Bucsanyi dressed in a Mardi Gras alligator costume interacts with a small child

Bringing Joy and Education to Patients

June 26, 2025 • 11:21 a.m.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, Sheryl Bucsanyi serves as the dedicated Pediatric Hospital Teacher, making sure young patients stay connected to learning during their hospital stay.

Dr. Salim Hayek Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the John Sealy School of Medicine

UTMB names Dr. Salim Hayek Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

June 25, 2025 • 10:27 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch appointed Dr. Salim Hayek as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the John Sealy School of Medicine, effective July 1.

What are the health benefits of Saffron?

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, has multiple health benefits, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis. Saffron comes with antioxidant properties, can affect mood and has been shown to help with weight loss.

Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray was included in this story on bird flu. "It's not like in the movies," Gray says of bird flu infecting humans. "It's going to take continual spillover events for it to get a foothold."

More than a cough: pertussis is back

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, may sound like a disease from the past, but it is making a comeback and adults are often the ones passing it on, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp.

The bold moves to reach more patients according to 10 pharma execs

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Michael Eagon, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy at UTMB, and Nathan Vo, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Revenue Integrity at UTMB, spoke to Becker’s about what UTMB has done to expand access to care. “[UTMB] has adopted a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to effectively expand access to care,” they said.

Aerospace Medicine Residency Program Pushes the Envelope

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Dr. Clare McNerlin and Dr. Daniel Kaganov, two inaugural emergency medicine/aerospace medicine residents at UTMB, write about UTMB’s program and the fields of aerospace and emergency medicine. “Although emergency and aerospace medicine are practiced in different settings, both share a commitment to saving lives through rapid, effective care in high-pressure situations,” they write.

C-suite strategies to expand access to care

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

“Access to care is an institutional priority,” Dr. Jochen Reiser, president and CEO of UTMB Health, tells Becker’s. Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share how their system has been expanding their access to care.

Celiac disease gets more complicated

June 24, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Scientists from Canada, the U.S., Australia and Argentina have spent six years trying to understand more about celiac disease, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest column. If untreated, celiac disease could lead to intestinal damage, diabetes, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders.

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UTMB Study Suggests Combination Thyroid Therapy May Reduce Dementia and Mortality Risk in Hypothyroidism

June 23, 2025 • 11:02 a.m.

A major new study led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch suggests that standard treatment for hypothyroidism may not fully protect patients from long-term risks such as dementia and premature death—even when thyroid-stimulating hormone levels are within the normal range.

Health system CEOs rethink access to care

June 23, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Becker’s also quoted Dr. Jochen Reiser in a separate story on access to care. “In addition to hiring more providers, we have refined the functionality of Fast Pass in our Epic appointment system to make better use of the automated wait list for patients,” Reiser said.

Lawmakers made wise health care investments during recent session

June 19, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

In a guest column for the Daily News, Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System, wrote about the recently ended 89th Legislative Session in Austin and some of UTMB’s legislative wins. “At the University of Texas Medical Branch, we are thankful for these investments, both for the legislature’s vote of confidence for our Healthy Aging and Technology Initiative within our institution, and the broader establishment of the research institute, to fund competitive and thoughtful grants, for the betterment of all Texans,” Reiser writes.

Living the Legacy of Juneteenth at UTMB

June 18, 2025 • 5:25 p.m.

Juneteenth holds a profound place in Texas and American history. For many across UTMB Health, the holiday is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reflection of heritage, a reminder of progress, and a connection to the community that continues to shape our institution.

Top 100 in Cardiac Care in the U.S. as recognize by Newsweek and Statista

UTMB Ranked Among Top 100 hospitals for Cardiac Care in the U.S.

June 18, 2025 • 3:13 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals for cardiac care in the United States as listed in the 2025 edition of Newsweek/Statista’s America’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

Dr. Salim Hayek stands in front of a window in Jennie Sealy Hospital

A Mission to Transform Health Care: Dr. Salim Hayek's Journey from Bedside to Innovation Leadership

June 18, 2025 • 7:35 a.m.

Dr. Salim Hayek has always been driven by a fundamental understanding: not everyone has equal access to health and safety, and those who can make a difference have a responsibility to act.

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