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Thorough communication, patient care, patience and support helped Cam Blackwell make a full recovery after injuring her ankle while practicing with her softball team during her senior year of high school. Dr. John Hagedorn, associate professor and surgeon with the Orthopedic Trauma team, was the lead on Cam's case and ensured he did everything he could to help heal her injury and keep her mother, Lori Blackwell, completely informed and in the loop as things progressed.

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As a founding partner of the Galveston Women’s Conference, the University of Texas Medical Branch regularly participates in and supports the annual event that is presented by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

This year's event, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 at Moody Gardens, will mark the 17th annual occurrence of the conference. While specifics of the agenda vary year to year, the ultimate goal of the festivities remains the same—empower, inspire and enrich the women of the region. 

In 2023, as part of UTMB’s participation in the event three UTMB faculty members including Dr. Merryann Corzo, physician and clinical assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine, Dr. Linda Neely-Shelmire, physician and clinical assistant professor with the Deprtment of Pediatrics and Dr. Aisen Caro Chacin, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and medical prototyping lead, participated in a panel discussion where they shared a bit about their personal passions and how they use them to lead balanced, successful lives.

Just as each of their roles differ in how they serve UTMB and the surrounding communities, so too do their passions, with Dr. Corzo expressing herself through dance, Dr. Neely-Shelmire finding respite in running, and Dr. Chacin using art to explore and express her curiosity.

Beyond the panel discussion, each individual had the opportunity to share more in videos that touched on their personal lives and their careers.

Dr. Merryann Corzo

Dr. Linda Neely-Shelmire

Dr. Aisen Caro Chacin

More information about the conference and how to register to attend are available online.

To learn more, watch full video below with Dr. Darpan Patel, vice dean of Research and Scholarships with the UTMB School of Nursing. 

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During the summer, there's lots of fun to be had, but there's also lots of things to be mindful of. During a recent interview with Houston Moms, Dr. Urvashi Barua-Nath shared best practices for how to deal with everything from things that burn like fireworks and the sun to creatures that sting like jellyfish and bugs. 

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this month's video with Houston Moms included a panel of six moms discussing the ways they prioritize their families' mental wellbeing. Representatives from UTMB included Dr. Angelica Robinson, breast imaging specialist and faculty with the Department of Radiology, Dr. Lauren Raimer-Goodman, a provider and clinical associate professor with the Department of Pediatrics and Dr. Kimberly Gushanas, associate professor and licescened clinical psychologist with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. Drs. Raimer-Goodman and Gushanas also lent their professional expertise, given their experience working on the frontlines of pediatric primary care and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health.

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The heart of ADC.

That’s how Dr. Beth Reimschissel, administrator and associate chief nursing officer, describes the auxiliary volunteers that support the UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus.

Celebrating its 55th year, the auxiliary group is comprised of a number of dedicated women who donate their time and energy each week helping patients and visitors in a variety of ways and spaces across the hospital.

Originally founded by six women from Second Baptist Church in 1969, the team has now grown to more than 300 members, with an active volunteer list of more than 150 individuals. It’s currently led by president Wanda Craig.

In addition to greeting patients and helping them find where they’re going while on campus, the members of the team also work in the gift shop and organize fundraisers and events such as monthly blood drives to support the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center—an effort that has garnered them national recognition.

While the ways they serve the ADC community are innumerable, the volunteers are convinced they’re the ones benefitting the most from their work.

“Truthfully, I think this job gives back to me,” said Pat Hines, one of the volunteers. “I love this job, it’s wonderful. I love the people I work with, I love the patients that come in.”

Volunteer Virginia Hunt credits the auxiliary with giving her renewed purpose and drive after losing her husband.

“I just feel like it’s a privilege; it’s just a great time for me,"  Hunt said of her volunteer work with the group.

Reflecting on all this team does for the UTMB Health community in Angleton, Reimschissel can’t help but smile and praise their efforts.