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Discover how Dr. Qin can help restore function, decrease pain in the hands, wrist at UTMB Health

April 15, 2025 • 10:30 a.m. Source: April 14, 2025 by Chloe Chapel, Community Impact

At UTMB Health, Dr. Baijing Qin, a plastic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery, is dedicated to restoring and revitalizing hand and wrist health. Her expertise spans a wide range of conditions, offering patients comprehensive solutions for both functional restoration and aesthetic needs.

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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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Joint Replacement in a Day program offered to eligible candidates

September 23, 2024 • 8:48 a.m. by Jacquelyn Chorush, Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

This approach, which enhances patient experiences by enabling more comfortable, home-based recoveries, is offered by Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis and Dr. Bardia Barimani, board-certified orthopedic surgeons who both specialize in joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries.

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UTMB heals patient; gains a grateful team member

October 2, 2023 • 11:34 a.m.

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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UTMB health tackles physical and mental aspects of athletic injuries

September 18, 2023 • 3:13 p.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team

If your athlete experiences an accident or injury, know that UTMB Health experts are equipped to help with the mental and physical aspects of recovery every step of the way.

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Sense of community comforted new mom

September 14, 2023 • 5:12 p.m.

When a lifelong UTMB patient with a rare genetic condition found out she was pregnant, she knew exactly where to go to get the care she could trust for her and her daughter-on-the-way. Nearly two years later, both mom and daughter continue to see UTMB Health specialists and they are healthy and thriving.

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Student athlete healed by UTMB Sports Medicine team

August 31, 2023 • 4:32 p.m.

When student athlete Priest Simpson injured his leg, the UTMB Health Sports Medicine team worked hard to repair the damage and get him back on the field after a full recovery.

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Alleviating Shoulder and Elbow Pain

November 16, 2021 • 10:54 a.m.

If you’re experiencing severe shoulder or elbow pain, there are several nonsurgical treatments available as well as surgical techniques with a successful track record.

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Stay in the Game: Prevent Sports Injuries

September 21, 2021 • 8:00 a.m.

Eight simple, but effective tips to prevent injuries during practice and competition.

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Sports Physicals - Know the facts

August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: What causes a concussion?

March 14, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. by Matthew Propst, MD, FAAP

Learn more about mild traumatic brain injuries with Dr. Matthew Propst.

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