UTMB Health adds prescription kiosks to urgent care

New prescription kiosks at UTMB Health urgent care clinics will provide faster access to medications, eliminating the need for many patients to make a separate pharmacy trip.
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UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification

UTMB Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients.
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UTMB Health Clear Lake earns reaccreditation from American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center

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 recognized with specialty excellence clinical achievements from Healthgrades

UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care.
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Learn how to treat seven summer medical situations and other common misconceptions

Dr. Urvashi Barua-Nath, medical director with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at the UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus, busts myths and shares advice for how to handle summer-related medical incidents.
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Medical advice for common summer scenarios

From firework burns to jellyfish stings, Dr. Urvashi Barua-Nath, medical director with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at the UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus shared how to respond in these situations during a recent interview with Houston Moms.
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Student athletes and sports injuries

From concussions to injuries that may require surgery, Dr. Stacy Leung covers what to do if your student athlete is injured playing or practicing their favorite sport.
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UTMB heals patient; gains a grateful team member

Nearly two years after a head-on collision forced her to learn how to walk again, Tara Williams is able to help other UTMB patients as a patient service specialist in Angleton. “I’m so grateful to be here with UTMB,”
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Firework Safety Tips

The 4th of July is a festive and fun time of the year. However, when fireworks are involved things can go wrong quickly. Here are some tips to ensure your celebration is safe and enjoyable.
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Staying safe this holiday season

During a recent chat with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms, Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria covered some common seasonal safety tips to help everyone have a happy, healthy, uneventful holiday season.
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Avoid flesh-eating bacteria, but keep saltwater fishing

As medical students who like to fish, one of our favorite pastimes is trying our own luck in the Galveston waters when we aren’t busy hitting the books or working in the hospital. Fish these waters long enough, chances are you might hear the term “flesh-eating bacteria” tossed around by fellow fishermen.
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Emergency & Urgent Care provide life-saving services for the Houston community

League City resident credits UTMB Health Clear Lake Emergency team with saving his life. Patients like him are why UTMB Health works so hard to have hospitals and clinics, including Urgent Care locations across the region.
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5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine

This week (Dec. 5-11) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is an annual observance to remind everyone six months of age and older to get their annual flu vaccine. We hear many myths about the flu vaccine, and we’re here to bust them.
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Get the Flu Shot and Fight Flu

It’s that time of year again—flu season. Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.
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