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Exterior view of UTMB Health’s Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Friendswood, showing a modern multi‑story building with a glass façade, the UTMB Health logo, parking area and landscaped surroundings under a clear sky

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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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.

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Are tummy aches a sign of IBS? How to find out

April 18, 2023 • 2:44 p.m.

Just as in adults, IBS symptoms for children include repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements that could cause diarrhea or constipation—or both. What’s tricky for parents is that your child could have these without any visible signs.

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6 Myths about Colonoscopies

September 1, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

If the thought of getting a colonoscopy makes you grimace, you're not alone. However, the procedure may not be as bad as you think -- and it could save your life.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms & Statistics

April 6, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. by Jose Aguirre, MD

Learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Jose Aguirre.

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