Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population. Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years. Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater. Family Medicine: Your One Stop Shop October 7, 2021 • 8:49 a.m. by Dr. Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe Family medicine providers are trained in many areas of medicine and can provide comprehensive care for you, your children, your parents and your entire family. Quality care, with a look to match September 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more. Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more. Stay on Track with Your Kid’s Vaccs August 19, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Know when your child's next routine vaccination is due to help prevent disease. What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more. Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Care? July 28, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. A guide to choosing the right care at the right time. Back to School Wellness July 12, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, back-to-school well-checks and more. The best memories are made in person. July 1, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available at all UTMB Health primary care clinics—just in time for back to school check-ups and physicals. Creepy Crawlies to Beware While Enjoying the Great Outdoors May 4, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Cleavon Covington UTMB's own Dr. Cleavon Covington, an assistant professor who specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology, urges everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings when venturing outdoors. It's especially important to be mindful of insects that can cause harmful allergic reactions and infections including wasps, yellow jackets, bees and ticks. The importance of your child's annual wellness checkup April 13, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Patricia Beach As communities and schools open up, it’s important for children to have their annual well-visit. COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger. 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. Medical Minute - Hernias in children March 8, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Ravi Radhakrishnan, MD Learn more about hernias in children with Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan. What you NEED to know about Congenital Heart Defects February 16, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Congenital Heart Defects: how many babies/childrens are affected each year, different types and severity, and what you NEED to know if you are expecting with Dr. Ashraf Aly. Vision Care for Pediatric and Special Needs Patients February 11, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Ashton Ehlers, OD, FAAQ A common saying is to “try to see the world through the eyes of a child.” Children have the amazing ability to show authenticity, vulnerability, laughter, tears, and adaptability in almost any situation. They also experience a great deal of development in both vision and cognitive skills from year to year. Medical Minute - Pediatric Sleep Apnea December 7, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. Learn more about pediatric sleep apnea symptoms with this Medical Minute. Categories Allergy Allergy - Pediatric Cancer Cardiology Colorectal Health COVID-19 Ear, Nose and Throat Emergency / Urgent Care Endocrinology Eye Care Family Medicine Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Infectious Diseases Lung Health Meet the Team Men Neurosciences Neurosurgery Orthopedics Patient Stories Pediatrics Physical & Occupational Therapy Pregnancy Primary Care Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sports Medicine Surgery Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Urology Vaccine Videos Women
Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population.
Pediatrician: Vaccinate your child now against COVID November 24, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has recommended it for children ages 5 through 11 years.
Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater.
Family Medicine: Your One Stop Shop October 7, 2021 • 8:49 a.m. by Dr. Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe Family medicine providers are trained in many areas of medicine and can provide comprehensive care for you, your children, your parents and your entire family.
Quality care, with a look to match September 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more.
Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more.
Stay on Track with Your Kid’s Vaccs August 19, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Know when your child's next routine vaccination is due to help prevent disease.
What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more.
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Care? July 28, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. A guide to choosing the right care at the right time.
Back to School Wellness July 12, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, back-to-school well-checks and more.
The best memories are made in person. July 1, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available at all UTMB Health primary care clinics—just in time for back to school check-ups and physicals.
Creepy Crawlies to Beware While Enjoying the Great Outdoors May 4, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Cleavon Covington UTMB's own Dr. Cleavon Covington, an assistant professor who specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology, urges everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings when venturing outdoors. It's especially important to be mindful of insects that can cause harmful allergic reactions and infections including wasps, yellow jackets, bees and ticks.
The importance of your child's annual wellness checkup April 13, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Patricia Beach As communities and schools open up, it’s important for children to have their annual well-visit.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.
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.
Medical Minute - Hernias in children March 8, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Ravi Radhakrishnan, MD Learn more about hernias in children with Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan.
What you NEED to know about Congenital Heart Defects February 16, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Congenital Heart Defects: how many babies/childrens are affected each year, different types and severity, and what you NEED to know if you are expecting with Dr. Ashraf Aly.
Vision Care for Pediatric and Special Needs Patients February 11, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Ashton Ehlers, OD, FAAQ A common saying is to “try to see the world through the eyes of a child.” Children have the amazing ability to show authenticity, vulnerability, laughter, tears, and adaptability in almost any situation. They also experience a great deal of development in both vision and cognitive skills from year to year.
Medical Minute - Pediatric Sleep Apnea December 7, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. Learn more about pediatric sleep apnea symptoms with this Medical Minute.