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Sports physicals for kids — what parents need to know

May 5, 2026 • 1:45 p.m. by Kaitlin Brennan

Sports physicals don’t have to be a last‑minute scramble. Learn when to schedule, what to expect, and how a simple visit can help keep your child safe, confident, and ready for the season ahead.

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Common sports injuries in kids: A parent’s guide to prevention and care

April 16, 2026 • 2:18 p.m. by Carly Boers

Is it really just growing pains—or something more? Learn the early warning signs of common youth sports injuries, why kids’ bodies need different care than adults, and how parents can help young athletes stay healthy and in the game.

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Houston Moms + UTMB Geneticist Dr. Erin Cooney talk about new treatments that are changing the future of patients with genetic conditions

November 26, 2025 • 10:34 a.m.

Parents shouldn’t have to navigate genetic conditions alone. In this month’s Houston Moms + UTMB Health video, Dr. Erin Cooney explains how her team walks alongside families — helping them find clarity, treatment options, and support for the future.

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Houston Moms talks with Pediatric Urologist Dr. Jonathan Gerber

October 1, 2025 • 3:39 p.m.

UTMB Pediatric Urologist Dr. Jonathan Gerber spoke with Houston Moms host Meagan Clanahan, covering topics like circumcision, bedwetting, and other common urological issues in children. Get expert insights and practical advice every parent should hear.

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Healing After Mass Traumas and Disasters: A conversation with Houston Moms

July 22, 2025 • 2:30 p.m.

UTMB child psychologists Dr. Claire Kirk and Dr. Cody Dodd spoke with Houston Moms Meagan Callahan about how to help children navigate traumatic events and disasters. They shared expert advice on fostering resilience, having age-appropriate conversations, and recognizing when it's time to seek professional support.

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Preventing Unintentional Ingestions: 5 Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

July 21, 2025 • 11:26 a.m.

Summer brings long days, new adventures, and unexpected risks for young children. Did you know that most unintentional ingestions happen in just a moment, often when a caregiver steps away for just a second? These accidents can happen fast, but the good news is, many are preventable.

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Tips to Stay Hydrated

July 9, 2025 • 1:51 p.m.

Summer in Texas brings soaring temperatures, outdoor fun—and the need for extra hydration, especially for kids. But what if your child isn’t a fan of drinking water? Fortunately, there are easy and creative ways to help keep your little ones hydrated all summer long.

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Mental Health Awareness Month- a conversation about death and grief with Houston Moms

May 15, 2025 • 2:33 p.m.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, UTMB Health's Dr. Kim Gushanas sat down with Houston Moms for a heartfelt discussion about grief, mourning and how to speak about death of loved ones to your children.

Autism Awareness - a conversation with Houston Moms

May 6, 2025 • 2:39 p.m.

UTMB's Dr. Melissa DeFilippis joined Houston Moms for an conversation about what it means to have autism, recognizing signs that your child may have autism, available treatments, and how you can find support as a parent of a child with autism.

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Five tips for newborn moms

March 28, 2025 • 4:12 p.m. by Katherine Adams

From tips on feeding and notes on what to expect when it comes to things like fevers and poop, UTMB pediatrician Dr. Radhini Bell shares her top five tips for moms of newborns navigating the "fourth" trimester.

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UTMB Friendswood clinic moves, expands

March 5, 2025 • 10:59 a.m.

The UTMB Health Pediatric and Adult Primary Care Clinic in Friendswood will open its doors at a new location at 1715 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood on March 10. The new clinic will have the same hours of operation, but will offer expanded services and specialties.

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Ceiling Tile Program helps patients heal through art

December 5, 2024 • 10:59 a.m.

Children facing extended hospital stays can design and create ceiling tiles that are later placed throughout the hallways of the unit, creating a comforting environment for past, current, and future patients.

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UTMB Galveston nurse recognized in NICU Nurse of the Year program

November 21, 2024 • 1:33 p.m.

University of Texas Medical Branch's Yolanda Leyva has been named one of 10 NICU nurses selected as a finalist in the second annual Nominate a NICU Nurse program.

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Mom-daughter duo reflect on UTMB's support through high school sports injury

September 30, 2024 • 11:42 a.m.

From hands on care to thorough communication and support, learn how UTMB was there for a local family as their daughter faced and recovered from a severe sports injury.

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Research programs provide mental health resources for area youth

September 25, 2024 • 8:53 a.m.

The Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation programs are free and designed for eligible participants between the ages of eight and 20 who are not currently dealing with a mental health emergency such as psychosis or immediately suicidal thoughts.

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Learning disabilities 101

August 29, 2024 • 11:40 a.m.

During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kimberly Gushanas talked about all things learning disabilities.

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UTMB Health provides virtual mental health services to area school districts through statewide initiative

August 19, 2024 • 1:38 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

To help increase access to much needed mental health support services, a free statewide initiative called Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) has been implemented in school districts across the state.

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Make an action plan for back to school

August 8, 2024 • 3:05 a.m.

Think ahead and use our back-to-school action plan to help you and your crew stay healthy and happy this school year.

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Free Mental Health Support for Texas Students Through TCHATT

August 7, 2024 • 7:32 a.m.

Through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, members of the University of Texas Medical Branch Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department provide free mental health services to students in school districts across the region.

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Free mental health support for Texas students through TCHATT

August 6, 2024 • 12:18 p.m.

Through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, members of the University of Texas Medical Branch Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department provide free mental health services to students in school districts across the region.

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