Ebola panic in America might help save lives in Africa
Washington PostOctober 2, 2014
In an ideal world, America's Ebola panic will come with a silver lining: a recognition that Ebola is a truly global problem, and protecting the... more »
U.S. was prepared for Ebola, UTMB expert says
Houston ChronicleOctober 2, 2014
UTMB checked its supplies and procedures three weeks ago to prepare for a possible Ebola case, he said. Lea said chances were small that Texas would... more »
Texas Ebola patient had contact with children
Houston ChronicleOctober 2, 2014
The first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States has been reported in Dallas. Officials at UTMB said they are prepared to handle patients and ke... more »
Local doctor helped track Ebola outbreak in West Africa
KPRC-TV (Ch. 2, Houston)October 2, 2014
A doctor from UTMB is sharing his experience in Sierra Leone after returning from a six-week trip. Dr. Tom Ksiazek left for Sierra Leone in August and... more »
UTMB earns Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services
October 1, 2014
UTMB has taken a giant step towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the... more »
UTMB earns Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services
October 1, 2014
UTMB has taken a giant step towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the... more »
UTMB’s new Alvin Pediatric and Adult Primary Care Clinic offers enhanced services
October 1, 2014
Nineteen years ago, when Dr. Syed Kazmi was chief medical resident at UTMB, he was offered a great opportunity — the chance to establish a new UTMB... more »
Keeping Kids Healthy: Recommendations on bicycle safety for kids
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2014
In this week’s column, UTMB’s Dr. Sally Robinson provides recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on bicycle... more »
Inside UTMB: Memorial tribute planned for Dr. LeBlanc
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2014
News in this week’s Inside UTMB column: A memorial tribute celebrating the life of Dr. Alvin L. LeBlanc will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Levin... more »
The real skinny on holistic bariatric surgery
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2014
By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina
I recently read a really well-done book by a highly successful bariatric surgeon in Dallas and former UTMB medical... more »