Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events Doctors get personal about getting flu and COVID vaccinations for their own children December 22, 2022 • 8:36 a.m. In this video, these UTMB doctors and providers share that they got their own children vaccinated for flu and COVID. Avoid flesh-eating bacteria, but keep saltwater fishing September 21, 2022 • 3:02 p.m. by UTMB Health Medical Students As medical students who like to fish, one of our favorite pastimes is trying our own luck in the Galveston waters when we aren’t busy hitting the books or working in the hospital. Fish these waters long enough, chances are you might hear the term “flesh-eating bacteria” tossed around by fellow fishermen. 5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine December 6, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. This week (Dec. 5-11) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is an annual observance to remind everyone six months of age and older to get their annual flu vaccine. We hear many myths about the flu vaccine, and we’re here to bust them. 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. The Flu and Vaccines in 2021 October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the 2021 flu season Get the Flu Shot and Fight Flu October 13, 2021 • 9:26 a.m. It’s that time of year again—flu season. Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. 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. 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. 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. 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 Monkeypox Neurosciences Neurosurgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Patient Stories Pediatrics Physical & Occupational Therapy Plastic Surgery Pregnancy Primary Care Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sleep Apnea Sports Medicine Surgery Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Urology Vaccine Videos Weight Management Women
Doctors get personal about getting flu and COVID vaccinations for their own children December 22, 2022 • 8:36 a.m. In this video, these UTMB doctors and providers share that they got their own children vaccinated for flu and COVID.
Avoid flesh-eating bacteria, but keep saltwater fishing September 21, 2022 • 3:02 p.m. by UTMB Health Medical Students As medical students who like to fish, one of our favorite pastimes is trying our own luck in the Galveston waters when we aren’t busy hitting the books or working in the hospital. Fish these waters long enough, chances are you might hear the term “flesh-eating bacteria” tossed around by fellow fishermen.
5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine December 6, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. This week (Dec. 5-11) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is an annual observance to remind everyone six months of age and older to get their annual flu vaccine. We hear many myths about the flu vaccine, and we’re here to bust them.
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.
The Flu and Vaccines in 2021 October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the 2021 flu season
Get the Flu Shot and Fight Flu October 13, 2021 • 9:26 a.m. It’s that time of year again—flu season. Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.
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.
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.
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.