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UTMB calls on Galveston retirees to join growing volunteer network

March 4, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson

UTMB is inviting retirees in Galveston County to volunteer at its Galveston campus, where they can greet visitors, guide patients, and support care teams. With flexible roles for all ages, the UTMB volunteer program offers a meaningful way to stay active while making a difference in patients’ lives.

C8 Health AI platform drives nearly 10% increase in perioperative glucose-testing compliance

March 3, 2026 • 8:15 a.m.

Evaluation conducted at The University of Texas Medical Branch assessed whether providing clinicians with individualized, AI-driven performance feedback could improve adherence to this evidence-based practice under real-world conditions.

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UTMB to host Blue Zones Project community meeting March 5

March 3, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.

UTMB anesthesia department boosts quality metrics with homegrown system

March 2, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.

The system at one of UTMB Health's hospitals encouraged behavioral change among providers that led to reduced infections and may net $700,000 in annual savings from reduced SSI incidents alone.

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UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award

March 2, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Family Medicine Pharmacy team received the Clinical Pearl Award at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 2025 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker’s top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list

February 27, 2026 • 4:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution.

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UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review

February 27, 2026 • 10:15 a.m. by Melissa McDonald

UTMB Police is inviting public input to help strengthen service quality and community trust. Explore how you can share your feedback.

Volunteers wanted: Could this drug change how fast you age?

February 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.

“This is about more than weight loss,” said Dr. Matthew Mendoza, assistant director of Team Science at UTMB. “We are using therapies already available to accelerate discovery rather than waiting decades for new drugs. Our goal is to make healthy aging a reality sooner.”

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Zebra devices coming to inpatient units to improve communication and care

February 27, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter

UTMB is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams.

Texas is funding research into the psychedelic ibogaine. Here's what to know.

February 26, 2026 • 8:37 a.m.

UTHealth Houston and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston are leading the trial focusing on ibogaine treatment for addiction and associated conditions.

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UTMB Health redefines patient care recognition with new “Compassion in Practice” award, quarterly winners

February 26, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter

Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence.

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New AI-driven early detection tool leads to diagnosis of cardiac disease

February 25, 2026 • 1:14 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson

Subtle symptoms masked a serious heart issue, until advanced imaging uncovered the real cause and opened the door to lifesaving care.

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What your body wants you to know about rapid weight loss

February 25, 2026 • 12:50 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

The “downside” of losing weight quickly—from medication, surgery or diet alone—can affect your energy, strength, digestion, and long-term success.

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Don’t miss these subtle heart rhythm symptoms, according to UTMB Health experts

February 25, 2026 • 11:20 a.m. Source: February 23, 2026 by Chloe Chapel, Community Impact

UTMB Health specialists reveal how faint, easily overlooked heartbeat changes could point to hidden rhythm issues—and why early attention matters.

Drugs behind Ozempic and Wegovy are being repurposed — here are 5 others

February 25, 2026 • 9:58 a.m.

“It would have been hard, even five years ago, to predict that a drug that required regular injections, whose [side] effect is nausea and food avoidance, would have become so successful in a variety of areas, from weight loss to therapy for alcohol and drug addiction," said Catherine H. Schein, a professor in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

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New imaging approach cuts heart scan radiation exposure by more than half

February 25, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

UTMB specialists introduced a new system that tailors CT heart scans to the individual patient and minimizes radiation exposure.

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UTMB collaborates with University of Rochester on major ARPA‑H–funded aging research initiative

February 24, 2026 • 11:21 a.m. by Melissa McDonald

UTMB is partnering with research leaders across the country to investigate a newly identified driver of aging—and to explore whether a targeted antiviral therapy could help extend health and independence later in life.

Healthy minds, longer lives: Inside the science and promise of Blue Zones

February 24, 2026 • 8:41 a.m.

UTMB is now partnering with the City of Galveston as well as Buettner’s Blue Zone network of some 90 US cities, to study the physical and human ecology of Blue Zones.

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Dr. Tina Wang named Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026 • 7:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter

Dr. Tina Wang, professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology’s 2026 class of Fellows.

A little-known flu virus is sickening cattle around the world - and humans are next

February 23, 2026 • 4:31 p.m.

Influenza D is better at replicating iin cells from human airways than the flu C virus. "The evidence of human infections is imperfect but fairly compelling,” says UTMB infectious disease clinician and epidemiologist Gregory Grey.

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