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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.

New Hospital Building - Friendswood Clinic

UTMB Health Friendswood clinic moves, expands to offer more primary, specialty care services

March 24, 2025 • 5:41 p.m. by Chloe Chapel with the Community Impact Storytelling team

UTMB Health has officially opened its new Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Friendswood, expanding access to high-quality health care for the growing community.

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Women's heart health - a conversation with Houston Moms

February 27, 2025 • 8:59 a.m.

Did you know that women are statistically more likely to die from a heart-related issue than men? Cardiologist Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon elaborates on why that is and shares other tips, tricks and insight into women's heart health.

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Awareness - the key to unlocking a woman's heart health

February 18, 2025 • 4:05 p.m.

Being aware of risk factors and keeping regular appointments are two main ways women can stay abreast of their heart health risks. Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad shares other tips, too.

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UTMB Health Clear Lake earns reaccreditation from American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center

February 18, 2025 • 2:35 p.m. by Community Impact Storytelling team

UTMB Health Clear Lake has once again demonstrated its commitment to top-tier cardiovascular care, earning reaccreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology. This reaccreditation, first achieved in 2021 and renewed in 2024, highlights the hospital’s dedication to meeting and exceeding stringent quality standards for treating patients experiencing chest pain and cardiac emergencies.

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UTMB Clear Lake Campus earns Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation

January 15, 2025 • 11:13 a.m.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation, first earned by the campus in 2021, is a quality improvement program designed for hospital cardiovascular teams that are focused on the efficient and effective care of acute coronary syndrome patients.

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UTMB recognized with specialty excellence clinical achievements from Healthgrades

October 22, 2024 • 1:16 p.m.

UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care.

UTMB Health recognized among America's Best Cardiac Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek, Statista

July 29, 2024 • 4:08 p.m.

UTMB Health has been recognized among America's Best Cardiac Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek and Statista, an honor bestowed on just 175 of 850 hospitals considered for the award nationwide.

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Serious artery blockages kept active 88-year-old from enjoying life

July 25, 2024 • 11:38 a.m.

“We went to see Dr. Hani Jneid at UTMB and it was the best thing we could have possibly done,” said 88-year-old Wanda Stovall who went from an active life to not being able to get off the couch after she started having an abnormal heart rhythm. Jneid and the team at UTMB were able to get her back on her feet.

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UTMB debuts new heart ablation technology

February 28, 2024 • 8:42 a.m.

UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus Hospital is one of 10 locations in the United States to launch a new heart ablation procedure that provides a host of advantages over existing techniques used to treat atrial fibrillation and other electrophysiological issues.

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Heart health during & after pregnancy: What women need to know

February 26, 2024 • 1:25 p.m.

Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is at the helm of UTMB Health's new cardio-obstetrics program. In this interview she shares more about the program's history, who may qualify for this care and why it's important.

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What Women Need to Know About Heart Disease

February 20, 2024 • 12:15 p.m.

The UTMB Cardiology team is committed to combating heart disease, which remains the number-one killer in women ahead of all cancers combined – including breast and ovarian cancers. To increase awareness, Cardiology lead Dr. Hani Jneid and three female clinicians shared their insights on the matter.

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How UTMB Health is combating the rising cardiovascular maternal mortality rate

February 12, 2024 • 1:54 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

As the rate of heart-disease related deaths continues to rise for pregnant and postpartum mothers and women during childbirth, cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is laying the foundation for a cardio-obstetrics program to care for at-risk patients.

Learn Hands-Only CPR

What is Hands Only CPR?

February 14, 2023 • 11:30 a.m.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

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Cardiac Arrest - What you need to know

January 12, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Ashraf Aly and Houston Moms

In the wake of the cardiac arrest episode experienced by NFL player Damar Hamlin, UTMB pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ashraf Aly took some time out to visit with our friends at Houston Moms to answer some important questions surrounding the heart and how it works.

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Living with Heart Failure

February 14, 2022 • 8:00 a.m.

While heart failure is a serious condition, it’s still possible to live a full and active life with the right medical treatment and lifestyle, and Heart Failure Awareness Week serves as a time to promote heart failure awareness, education and prevention.

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Self-Care for a Healthier Heart

February 7, 2022 • 9:37 a.m.

February is American Heart Month and there's a lot you can do to protect your heart and stay healthy.

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UTMB’s Clear Lake Campus earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation

December 13, 2021 • 10:43 a.m.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation is a quality improvement program designed for hospital cardiovascular teams that are focused on the efficient and effective care of acute coronary syndrome patients.

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Tips for Living Heart-Healthy

October 7, 2021 • 9:13 a.m.

September is Eat Smart Month, Cholesterol Education Month and Childhood Obesity Month; World Heart Day is also celebrated on Sept. 29 – so now is a great time to start your journey toward heart-healthy living.

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Myths about Atrial Fibrillation or ‘AFib’

September 10, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death.

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