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Health care for the ages: preventive screenings you shouldn’t skip

August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Staying proactive with both physical and mental health checkups is a simple step that can have a life-saving impact.

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Medicare GLP-1 coverage just changed: What to know about the new $50-a-month program

August 25, 2026, 11:44 a.m. by Chloe Chapel

By bridging the gap between specialized clinical care, integrated pharmacy support and expanded coverage, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is changing how obesity treatment is delivered. Learn how UTMB helps streamline the process so patients can focus on their health rather than paperwork.

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Smart school-day nutrition: Breakfasts, lunches and snacks that help kids learn and thrive

August 20, 2026, 8:00 a.m. by Kaitlin Brennan

Balanced breakfasts, lunches, and after-school snacks can help children stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Get practical school-day nutrition tips from UTMB Health.

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Talking to your primary care provider about mental health

August 19, 2026, 3:34 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

You don’t need the perfect word — or a crisis — to start the conversation about stress, anxiety, or depression with your primary care provider.

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Staying connected after bariatric surgery and understanding new obesity treatment options: A conversation with Drs. Sarah Samreen and Andrea Stark

August 19, 2026, 1:58 p.m. by Kaitlin Brennan

Following positive feedback from patients and viewers, Sarah Samreen, MD, and Andrea Stark, DO, returned for another discussion about obesity care, long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery, and the rapidly evolving treatment landscape.

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