UTMB Health has been recognized as a top performer in Vizient’s Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Awards for Pediatric Hospital Services, earning the seventh overall rank in the nation.

In a major step toward supporting premature and sick infants, the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Campus has officially become a donor milk drop-off location for Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin, helping ensure that babies across Texas have access to life-saving nutrition.

A creative new addition to UTMB Health is helping pediatric patients move beyond the confines of their hospital rooms—both physically and imaginatively.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pet therapy plays a key role in pediatric care. Certified therapy dogs visit regularly, helping young patients cope with the stress of hospitalization and offering a welcome distraction from any procedures and uncertainty.

UTMB’s 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.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is proud to announce two major advancements in cardiovascular health: the establishment of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and the launch of a new Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. Together, these initiatives represent a bold and unified commitment to elevating cardiovascular care, research and education for the region and beyond.

In response to a growing need for skilled pharmacy professionals and a desire to shape the future of the profession, the University of Texas Medical Branch launched a new internship program this past summer to prepare students for careers in pharmacy.

The University of Texas Medical Branch urology team is celebrating the launch and ongoing expansion of single-port robotic surgery.

Effective in the fall of 2025, third- and fourth-semester School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing students rotating at University of Texas Medical Branch clinical locations will have access to the Epic electronic health record system.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, Sheryl Bucsanyi serves as the dedicated Pediatric Hospital Teacher, making sure young patients stay connected to learning during their hospital stay.

A major new study led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch suggests that standard treatment for hypothyroidism may not fully protect patients from long-term risks such as dementia and premature death—even when thyroid-stimulating hormone levels are within the normal range.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals for cardiac care in the United States as listed in the 2025 edition of Newsweek/Statista’s America’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has opened a new Care Coordination and Referral Center at the UTMB Health Primary Care Pavilion on Harborside Drive in Galveston, further expanding access to care for patients across the island.

When Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo analyzed Medicare data from more than 2 million older adults, the results revealed a striking pattern: those who received annual wellness visits were significantly more likely to receive early diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment—catching memory problems before they progressed to full dementia.

After more than 20 years at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr. Randall Urban is now vice president and research director of UTMB’s Institute for Translational Science. His work involves bringing scientists and medical professionals together to work on pressing public health issues and move new discoveries from the laboratory to the patient room.

Emergency rooms across Texas are raising their standards of care to meet national pediatric readiness standards. The new requirements include having appropriately sized equipment and training for emergency staff on treating children, among other things.

A newly published study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch offers fresh insights into a critical public health concern: why Americans live shorter lives compared to people in other wealthy nations.

The University of Texas Medical Branch’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Patients at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Angleton Danbury Campus Hospital can now find efficient, cost-effective and leading-edge minimally invasive care close to home thanks to the introduction of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at ADC.

The re-designation became official on March 10 and will be valid for three years.

League City police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel worked alongside UTMB employees from the Clear Lake, League City and Galveston campuses to support the event that featured 8 to 14 year old children from over 15 countries.

Dr. Sean O’Mahony, director of the Palliative Medicine division, came to UTMB in June, having served as professor and Director of Supportive Oncology and Section Chief at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and in key roles at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Jessica Oliveira, a University of Texas Medical Branch employee since 2020, has taken over as interim administrator and assistant chief nursing officer at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with NIPOKA, a leading German-based company specializing in advanced diagnostic technologies for kidney research. With over 35 million adults in the U.S. affected by chronic kidney disease, and millions more worldwide, the need for accurate diagnostics has never been more critical. This partnership aims to develop first-of-its-kind diagnostic tests that could transform the way kidney patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored.

Exercise is important … everyone knows that. But let’s be real, everyone also knows that getting started on and sticking to a fitness plan is easier said than done. That’s where the Preventive Medicine Initiative Heart & Soul 5K, taking place March 8, comes in.

The UTMB Health Pediatric and Adult Primary Care Clinic in Friendswood will open its doors at a new location at 1715 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood on March 10. The new clinic will have the same hours of operation, but will offer expanded services and specialties.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized on the first-ever Newsweek and Statista list of America’s Best Weight Loss Clinics & Centers 2025. This prestigious honor places UTMB among the nation’s top 200 weight loss programs, underscoring its commitment to excellence in metabolic and bariatric care.

The University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna®, a CVS Health business, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, placing it among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. This prestigious honor—which the university also received in 2023 and 2024—reflects UTMB Health’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation, first earned by the campus in 2021, is a quality improvement program designed for hospital cardiovascular teams that are focused on the efficient and effective care of acute coronary syndrome patients.