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Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms 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. Urology and Urogynecology - What's the difference? June 15, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist. Early Warning Signs of Heart Attacks June 4, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. Learn more about heart attack warning signs, how symptoms can vary between men and women, and other heart attack facts. When it comes to stroke, ‘time is brain’ May 28, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. Know the signs and symptoms of stroke. COVID-19 vaccine odds on favorite May 6, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp We Americans are not good at calculating risk. Some feel that if something bad is going to happen, it will happen to them. Learning more about stroke, risk factors and prevention May 5, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. May is American Heart Association’s Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more about stroke, risk factors and prevention. Creepy Crawlies to Beware While Enjoying the Great Outdoors May 4, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Cleavon Covington UTMB's own Dr. Cleavon Covington, an assistant professor who specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology, urges everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings when venturing outdoors. It's especially important to be mindful of insects that can cause harmful allergic reactions and infections including wasps, yellow jackets, bees and ticks. Understanding COVID-19 variants April 22, 2021 • 3:00 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp The development of SARS-CoV-2 variants isn’t a surprise. The shocking thing, based on what we thought we knew about coronaviruses, is the speed at which variants developed and spread. The question remains: Should we be worried? A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Specialist April 13, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Diane Ugartechea is a believer in occupational therapy—and not just because it’s her chosen profession. She’s actually living proof that it works. The importance of your child's annual wellness checkup April 13, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Dr. Patricia Beach Annual well visits are an important check point for children of all ages. 5 Tips to Combat Allergy Season April 8, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Jennifer McCracken Here are five tips for enjoying the season and avoiding those dreaded warm-weather allergies. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms & Statistics April 6, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. by Jose Aguirre, MD Learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Jose Aguirre. 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