Health Care Awards

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

Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence.
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UTMB bariatric surgery program earns designations for quality and excellence

These achievements translate into expanded access to approved bariatric surgery services, greater flexibility within insurance networks, and the assurance that care meets nationally recognized quality benchmarks.
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UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus earns an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group

UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
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UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification

UTMB Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients.
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UTMB Clear Lake Campus recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications.
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UTMB recognized with specialty excellence clinical achievements from Healthgrades

UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care.
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UTMB Galveston now home to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care in the Greater Galveston area.
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UTMB Epilepsy Program given highest accreditation by national association

Focused on providing the best possible care for persons with seizures, The University of Texas Medical Branch Epilepsy Program has received accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

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