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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 Houston Moms 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 Annual well visits are an important check point for children of all ages. 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/children 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. Cyberbullying - What to do September 9, 2020 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Temple offers insight and advice on what to do if you or someone you know is plagued by bullying either in person or virtually. 1 2 3 Categories Allergy Allergy - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Cancer Cardiology Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Colorectal Health COVID-19 Ear, Nose and Throat Emergency / Urgent Care Endocrinology Eye Care Family Medicine Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Infectious Diseases 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
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 Houston Moms 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 Annual well visits are an important check point for children of all ages.
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/children 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.
Cyberbullying - What to do September 9, 2020 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Temple offers insight and advice on what to do if you or someone you know is plagued by bullying either in person or virtually.