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PMAD - a conversation with Houston Moms

January 31, 2025 • 3:33 p.m.

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from signs and symptoms to how to ask for help.

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Clinicians share struggles with PMAD

January 22, 2025 • 5:31 p.m.

In an effort to end the stigma around maternal mental health, UTMB Health clinicians share their journeys battling perinatal mood & anxiety disorder, also known as PMAD, which can present as conditions such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, or more.

Yolanda Leyva, Nurse Clinician V, Neonatal Nursery

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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Organ-on-a-chip technology to help advance women's, pregnancy health

August 13, 2024 • 10:00 a.m.

In the video, Dr. Ramkumar Menon discusses the technology that allows scientists to study gestational disease using miniature organ models made up of human cells embedded onto silicon surfaces.

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Nurses shine light on maternal mental health through personal postpartum narratives

May 22, 2024 • 9:27 p.m.

With suicide being the third leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., nurses at UTMB Health are on a mission to end the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

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Nurses take action by advocating for maternal mental health awareness

May 20, 2024 • 5:39 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

Clinicians at UTMB Health are working to shine light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, to help moms understand the feelings they may encounter throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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Heart health during & after pregnancy: What women need to know

February 26, 2024 • 1:25 p.m.

Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is at the helm of UTMB Health's new cardio-obstetrics program. In this interview she shares more about the program's history, who may qualify for this care and why it's important.

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How UTMB Health is combating the rising cardiovascular maternal mortality rate

February 12, 2024 • 1:54 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

As the rate of heart-disease related deaths continues to rise for pregnant and postpartum mothers and women during childbirth, cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is laying the foundation for a cardio-obstetrics program to care for at-risk patients.

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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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A breakdown of the newly approved RSV immunizations

November 10, 2023 • 5:43 p.m.

Throughout 2023, three injections offering protection against RSV were approved. Learn more about each type and what, if any, might be right for you and your loved ones.

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Clear Lake Campus NICU named Level II Facility

March 2, 2023 • 11:07 a.m.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has named the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Clear Lake Campus a Level II Neonatal Facility.

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Changing the narrative of women’s care

March 9, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact

Dr. Gal Levy and Dr. Shannon Clark recently shared their expertise in a recent Community Impact article about the disparities women face when receiving health care.

Health and wellness with UTMB Health and Houston Moms

High-risk pregnancies-what to expect

February 28, 2022 • 10:16 a.m.

Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.

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UTMB featured in Community Impact

February 6, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact

Patient Taylor Thurstonson recently shared how UTMB OBGYNs kept her and her baby boy safe during an unexpected 30-week delivery via c-section.

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UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus Achieves Level I Neonatal Facility Designation

January 12, 2022 • 11:20 a.m.

The Level 1 Neonatal Facility Designation reflects the facility’s documented capabilities and history of providing a specific level of care to infants.

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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.

Health and wellness with UTMB Health and Houston Moms

COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety

March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.

January is National Birth Defects Month

Steps Taken Before and During Pregnancy Can Prevent Birth Defects

January 1, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. by Nicholas Spencer, MD

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, so it is an appropriate time to recognize and share the knowledge that some steps can be taken to prevent certain birth defects.

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UTMB neonatal intensive care unit attains Level IV distinguished accreditation

May 7, 2018 • 1:00 p.m.

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has achieved a Level IV designation, the highest ranking, from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

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