Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events COPD patients find healing, community through harmonicas December 23, 2024 • 11:29 a.m. UTMB patients with COPD are eligible to participate in the free support group that meets monthly in Galveston. Knowledge is Key to Understanding, Managing COPD November 20, 2024 • 4:53 p.m. COPD is a progressive lung disease often linked to smoking, though it may also be tied to genetics or environmental exposure to smoke or other pollutants. Many patients experience symptoms long before seeking medical attention. Breathe Easy: Keeping Our Lungs Healthy October 14, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Shawn Nishi October is Healthy Lung Month, and November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a perfect time to prioritize our lung health. UTMB receives Advanced Center of Excellence in COPD designation April 24, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. UTMB has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its chronic obstructive pulmonary disease program by demonstrating continuous compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. UTMB received the commission’s seal after enduring a rigorous on-site review earlier this month. Categories Allergy 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