Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Community Engagement team shows up for area school districts July 31, 2024 • 11:55 a.m. From new teacher welcome luncheons and vendor fairs to pop-up events, the UTMB Community Engagement team is coming to these events bearing goods and resources to help educators, students and families prepare for the academic year ahead. Carrying the mental load of natural disasters - a guide for parents July 22, 2024 • 12:23 p.m. During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Claire Kirk shared tips for coping after a natural disaster. Medical advice for common summer scenarios July 2, 2024 • 11:46 a.m. From firework burns to jellyfish stings, Dr. Urvashi Barua-Nath, medical director with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at the UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus shared how to respond in these situations during a recent interview with Houston Moms. Summer media plans can help build healthy habits for the whole family June 27, 2024 • 1:51 p.m. Once the novelty wears off and the boredom sets in, screentime habits can quickly become an issue for school-age children during breaks from the classroom. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides an interactive tool to help parents create a family media plan. UTMB experts participate in Houston Moms family wellbeing panel May 16, 2024 • 4:55 p.m. During the latest segment with Houston Moms, three UTMB faculty members joined the conversation to share their personal and professional insight on maintaining the wellbeing of the family unit. Advocating for your child's health April 19, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Highlighting the collaborative efforts of the UTMB Health Pediatric Nephrology team, Jessica Lewis shares how working with the care team and advocating for her son led to a solid diagnosis & treatment plan for his chronic kidney disorder. There’s nothing benign about a brain injury April 1, 2024 • 12:10 p.m. UTMB Health neurologist Dr. Brent Masel shares important information about both mild and severe brain injuries, including what to do if you or a loved one experience one and signs and symptoms there may be something more serious developing. Advances in pediatric robotic surgery March 28, 2024 • 9:49 a.m. During this chat with Houston Moms, learn how Dr. Maria Carmen Mora is helping grow the pediatric robotic surgery program at UTMB Health and why the practice is so beneficial to patients. Meet UTMB Health's newest pediatric surgeon, Dr. Carmen Mora March 4, 2024 • 10:08 a.m. When a child undergoes surgery, what happens in the OR can potentially influence the trajectory of the child’s entire future. UTMB Health pediatric surgeon Dr. Maria Carmen Mora does not take for granted the weight of that privilege and responsibility. Top-notch pediatric kidney care drives Katy family to Clear Lake February 23, 2024 • 12:48 a.m. Facing a rare kidney disorder, five-year-old Olin Lewis and his family rely on the UTMB Health pediatric nephrology team to keep him healthy so he can focus on things like mastering his flag football game. Cervical cancer 101 with Houston Moms January 29, 2024 • 9:00 a.m. From screening measures to treatment options and prevention methods, Dr. Marisol Carpio-Solis shared everything she knows about cervical cancer during a recent conversation with our partners with Houston Moms. RSV immunizations - a chat with Houston Moms November 14, 2023 • 10:39 a.m. From what babies are eligible for the monoclonal antibody immunization, to how it differs from the option for pregnant women, Dr. Manuela Murray shares all the information about the recently approved RSV injections. 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