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Mental Health Awarenss 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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Houston is an ‘allergy capital,’ UTMB allergist offers survival tips

April 1, 2025 • 8:11 a.m. by Katherine Adams

The blooming season in Houston is long, so those with multiple allergies can suffer all year with drainage, congestion, sinus infections, and sore throats. UTMB allergist Dr. Jennifer McCracken offers tips and guidance on how to cope.

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Infusion centers deliver convenience, care to patients across specialties

March 31, 2025 • 12:22 p.m.

Infusion therapy, the administration of medication through a needle or catheter, offers vital treatment for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including chronic and rare disorders.

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COPD patients find healing, community through harmonicas

December 23, 2024 • 11:29 a.m.

UTMB patients with COPD are eligible to participate in the free support group that meets monthly in Galveston.

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Local mom shares bariatric weight loss journey

December 19, 2024 • 1:11 p.m.

UTMB Health Bariatrics patient Felicity Cunningham joined Houston Moms to share her journey of losing half her body weight after having bariatrics surgery at UTMB Health.

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Mental health benefits from nature

December 16, 2024 • 3:06 p.m.

UTMB Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kimberly Gushanas shares insights on how time outside can impact one's existential, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. The researcher also shares tips for those looking to increase their exposure to nature.

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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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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.

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Learn how to treat seven summer medical situations and other common misconceptions

July 22, 2024 • 11:14 a.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

Dr. Urvashi Barua-Nath, medical director with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at the UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus, busts myths and shares advice for how to handle summer-related medical incidents.

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Taking care of your pelvic floor

May 30, 2024 • 10:56 a.m. by Melanie Camp with Houston Life

During an interview with Houston Life, two UTMB Health clinicians shared tips and insight on how to have a healthy pelvic floor.

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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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Aneurysm survivor, family share kudos about UTMB Health neurologist

April 8, 2024 • 12:49 p.m.

When Billy Plite had an aneurysm in 2019, UTMB Neurologist Dr. Hashem Shaltoni jumped in to action to save his life & helped ensure he made a full recovery. Today, Billy is happy & healthy & recently had the chance to honor Dr. Shaltoni for all he's done.

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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.

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Retiring doc advises developing long-term doctor/patient relationships

March 27, 2024 • 1:48 p.m.

Doctor with decades of experience shares advice for developing and building long-term provider/patient relationships.

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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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Follow these tips for a healthy 2024

January 22, 2024 • 2:05 p.m. by Melanie Camp with Houston Life

During an interview with Houston Life, Dr. Carlos Dostal shares tips for how to have a healthy 2024.

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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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The cumulative effect of annual flu shots

October 4, 2023 • 9:29 a.m.

Did you know annual flu shots can have a cumulative effect that can protect you beyond the current flu season? Pediatrician Dr. Manuela Murray shares her first-hand experience with the proven theory.

Sports Injury Clinic

Student athletes and sports injuries

October 4, 2023 • 5:54 a.m.

From concussions to injuries that may require surgery, Dr. Stacy Leung covers what to do if your student athlete is injured playing or practicing their favorite sport.

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