Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events 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. 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. 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. 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. Pelvic health - a conversation with Houston Moms November 19, 2024 • 5:15 p.m. Pelvic health was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from conditions that can be treated through pelvic floor physical therapy to ways people can improve their situations on their own. Doctor’s Orders: Get educated, get support when you’re on a weight-loss journey October 23, 2024 • 4:59 p.m. A yo-yo dieter for many years, Felicity Cunningham shares her journey as a bariatric patient. “My main message to everyone is that surgery is a wonderful tool, but you still must make the choices and the commitment. And you’ll get all the help you need at UTMB.” 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. Faculty members discuss passions, finding balance during annual conference September 10, 2024 • 1:26 p.m. During a panel discussion at the 16th annual Galveston Women's Conference, three female UTMB faculty members shared their passions outside of work and how they help them find balance in life. Prostate cancer symptoms, survivorship, and risk factors September 5, 2024 • 4:54 a.m. Dr. Darpan Patel with the UTMB School of Nursing shares insights on prostate cancer treatments, screenings and more. 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. 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. 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. Angleton Danbury Campus Auxiliary celebrates more than a half century of service May 1, 2024 • 11:09 a.m. Celebrating its 55th year, the auxiliary is comprised of a number of dedicated women who donate their time and energy to helping patients and visitors in a variety of ways and spaces across the hospital. 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. 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. 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. Five ways to keep your kidneys healthy March 14, 2024 • 3:19 p.m. Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times a day? UTMB Health kidney specialist Dr. Ann Kathleen Gamilla-Crudo shares five tips to keep these important organs healthy. 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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