About 50 families returned to UTMB Health for the 20th annual Preemie Reunion Prom, celebrating the growth and resilience of children who once began life in the NICU under uncertain conditions. The emotional event reunited families with caregivers, highlighting lasting bonds and the life-changing impact of neonatal care.

A $4 million gift from the Sealy & Smith Foundation to UTMB is launching the ISLAND Promise, a program that covers tuition, housing, and living support for nursing students while creating a direct pathway into high-need roles at UTMB Health. In exchange for a two-year work commitment after graduation, the initiative aims to reduce financial barriers, expand access to nursing education and strengthen the long-term workforce pipeline.

Five nurses and one nursing student from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses,” an annual awards program that honors the contributions of nurses across the Greater Houston healthcare community.

On April 10, the gathering by the Tree of Life at Jennie Sealy Hospital drew not only casual onlookers, but people whose lives had been irrevocably changed. Each leaf on the Tree of Life is an engraved nameplate that represents the ultimate act of generosity: organ donation.

A neonatologist and a NICU transport nurse share a calling rooted in urgency, precision, and deep compassion, caring for the most fragile newborns while guiding families through moments of uncertainty, hope, and sometimes grief.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause severe menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and fatigue, yet often goes undiagnosed for years. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help improve quality of life.

After surviving a critical start in the NICU at UTMB Health in 1977, Daniel “Tiny” Guidry watched his son fight for life in the same unit decades later, deepening his family’s multigenerational connection to the hospital and its caregivers.

Jennie Sealy Hospital at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has reached a remarkable milestone — more than 277,000 patients have been cared for and 134,000 surgeries performed since its doors opened 10 years ago. The 765,000-square-foot, $438 million facility marked a turning point for UTMB after the devastation of Hurricane Ike in 2008.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is launching an ambitious, decade‑long study that will follow thousands of Galveston County residents to uncover how heart health, brain health, and aging are connected. Designed to be one of the most inclusive cardiovascular studies in Texas, the Galveston Heart Study aims to reshape how heart disease is predicted and prevented.

Grace Clinic, housed in Galveston Central Church, provides compassionate, walk-in care for individuals with substance use disorder, offering medical treatment and supportive services regardless of insurance or housing status. Led by UTMB clinicians and supported by community partnerships, the program has rapidly expanded.

The device delivers radiofrequency energy to the post-lumpectomy cavity to destroy potential residual cancer cells, with researchers studying whether it can safely reduce the need for follow-up radiation or additional surgeries.

After a life‑threatening stroke, Breah Knape found more than expert medical care at UTMB — she found compassion, trust, and a care team that helped her reclaim her life through genuine connection and unwavering support.

UTMB Health has expanded services at St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic to include free acupuncture, offering the community an option for managing chronic pain and related conditions.

Child life specialists support children and families during medical crises by explaining procedures in kid-friendly ways, easing fear through play and preparation, and helping everyone cope with stress and uncertainty.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare inherited neuromuscular condition that causes muscles throughout the body to weaken. It happens because a specific gene, called SMN1, is missing or is not working correctly.

The UTMB NICU reading program recently received the 2025 Children’s Literary Program Award from SMART Family Literacy. What started as a two-week read-a-thon in 2022 has grown into an ongoing reading program, giving volunteers, students, and parents the opportunity to read to the youngest UTMB patients.

The Blue Zones Project is based on research into regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. The initiative focuses on improving community environments such as workplaces, schools, restaurants, and neighborhoods so that healthy choices become the easy choices.

UTMB is inviting retirees in Galveston County to volunteer at its Galveston campus, where they can greet visitors, guide patients, and support care teams. With flexible roles for all ages, the UTMB volunteer program offers a meaningful way to stay active while making a difference in patients’ lives.

The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.

UTMB is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams.

Every three months, one inpatient and one ambulatory unit will be recognized for exemplifying our commitment to compassion and excellence.

The UT System Board of Regents approved a $300 million expansion project at the UTMB Health League City Hospital Campus. It will bring new advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for both inpatient and emergency settings, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.

A healthier future for Galveston begins this March as UTMB takes the lead on the Blue Zones Project, a multi-year initiative focused on reshaping the environments where people live, work, and gather. Discover what comes next for the community.

Mardi Gras tradition came to life inside Jennie Sealy Hospital as the Knights of Momus joined UTMB leaders, patients, and families for a celebration rich in history and heartfelt connections.

Driven by compassion in practice, a new Patient Experience team is transforming care through empathy, innovation, and human connection.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing the organization in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals.

An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Dr. Stark brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care that reflects the latest advances in the field.

U.S. News & World Report has named The University of Texas Medical Branch as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition.

Representatives from Tantrum Merch and Starlight Children’s Foundation visited the pediatric floor of John Sealy Hospital to hand toys to young patients and their families, creating moments of comfort and happiness amid their stay.

A new initiative from the Southeast Texas Poison Center is bringing safety-focused support to new parents across the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Labor & Delivery units in Galveston, Clear Lake, and Angleton.