UTMB Health@utmbhealth

Official Twitter account for The University of Texas Medical Branch, the first academic health center in Texas

 Galveston, Texas
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Joined October 2009
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UTMB is collaborating with @OpenEvidence to bring evidence-based AI into clinical workflows, giving clinicians secure access to answers supported by trusted medical literature and clinical guidelines. Learn more about this collaboration: utmb.us/gmk
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Getting your prescription after an urgent care visit just got easier. @utmbhealth has new prescription dispensing kiosks that allow patients to pick up prescribed medications before leaving the clinic. 💊 Read more: utmb.us/gmf
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For the 2nd straight year, UTMB has been named one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by @Forbes, based on feedback from our employees. It reflects the culture they build through collaboration, excellence & shared purpose. Read more: utmb.us/gmi
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How could brain health reshape clinical care? In a new Journal of Brain Health article, Dr. Jochen Reiser (@UTMBPresident), Dr. Harris Eyre and Dr. Mikele Epperly explore how the brain economy could shape prevention, resilience and care. Read more: utmb.us/gm2
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Tomorrow, I’ll represent @UTMBHealth at the Global Brain Economy Summit during #UNGA81 in New York. Attending with Dr. Harris Eyre, a senior fellow at UTMB, and Mikele Epperly, UTMB's VP of Brain Health Transformation, I'm proud to recognize how UTMB is contributing to the growing conversation around brain capital and the role health systems, AI and communities can play in strengthening human potential and economic prosperity.
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Aidan Carroll's journey to psychiatry was shaped by personal experiences and a desire to care for patients beyond their diagnoses. Read more about the @utmb_jssom third-year medical student's path and aspirations: utmb.us/glc
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A person is sitting on a couch playing an electric guitar. The room has a relaxed atmosphere with various books and decorations, including posters and a Jimi Hendrix picture on the walls. There is a Marshall amplifier on the floor, stacks of books, and a guitar case nearby.

ALT A person is sitting on a couch playing an electric guitar. The room has a relaxed atmosphere with various books and decorations, including posters and a Jimi Hendrix picture on the walls. There is a Marshall amplifier on the floor, stacks of books, and a guitar case nearby.

A person sits on a couch in a room filled with musical and artistic items, holding an electric guitar. Nearby, there's an open guitar case, a stack of books, and a few amplifiers. The walls are decorated with posters and artwork.

ALT A person sits on a couch in a room filled with musical and artistic items, holding an electric guitar. Nearby, there's an open guitar case, a stack of books, and a few amplifiers. The walls are decorated with posters and artwork.
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Research from physicians at UTMB, published in @AnnFamMed, explores 12 paradoxes shaping social care in primary care, highlighting how efforts to address social needs can create unexpected challenges and opportunities for patients. Learn more: utmb.us/gl7
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Frequent bathroom trips, interrupted sleep & difficulty emptying the bladder can be signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition as men age. Learn about symptoms, treatment options & ways to manage your prostate health from @UTMBUrology: utmb.us/gkw
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Red tide is a naturally occurring algae bloom that can occur in coastal waters, including here in the Galveston area. Learn what causes red tide, how it can affect the air and water, and what to know when it is present along our coast. Read more: utmb.us/glx
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Fall allergies can be especially challenging, and ragweed is a major culprit. @UTMBHealth experts are here to help you learn how to keep your symptoms under control and when it may be time to see an allergist. utmbhealth.com/allergy
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Scientists are taking a closer look at what shapes how people age, from social interactions, mental health to the gut microbiome & emerging therapies. The goal: better understand aging and help people live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, visit: utmb.us/gkv
Alberto Aparicio, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities is standing at a wooden podium in a classroom, speaking. He is wearing glasses and a checkered shirt.

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Max Wintermark, MD, brings extensive experience as a physician-scientist, educator & leader to his role as chair of Radiology, with a focus on advancing patient care, imaging services & education. For more on Dr. Wintermark and his vision for UTMB, visit: utmb.us/gkq
A physician wearing a white lab coat stands in an office. On the wall, there are numerous awards or plaques. Behind, computer screens display various medical images, and a bookshelf is filled with books. The lab coat features a logo with the letters "UTMB.

ALT A physician wearing a white lab coat stands in an office. On the wall, there are numerous awards or plaques. Behind, computer screens display various medical images, and a bookshelf is filled with books. The lab coat features a logo with the letters "UTMB.

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We’re proud to share that the League City Campus has earned Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation from The Joint Commission. This recognition highlights our commitment, at @UTMBHealth, to providing safe & evidence-based care. utmb.us/gkk
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Access to weight management medications is changing. Through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, eligible Medicare patients can access certain GLP-1 treatments for a $50 monthly copay. UTMB specialists can help patients navigate the process. Read more: utmb.us/gkn
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ALT A healthcare professional wearing a lab coat with a UTMB Health logo on it is sitting and speaking with a person whose back is to the camera, in a medical office setting.

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What does obesity care look like years after bariatric surgery? At @UTMBHealth, Dr. Samreen, director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Dr. Stark, an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, dive into the importance of ongoing support. utmb.us/gjw
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“Nurses came. Surgeons came. Everybody came. It was all hands on deck.” Twenty-five years after 9/11, Christine Wade reflects on the day that shaped her career and the enduring importance of preparation, leadership and readiness in times of crisis. utmb.us/gk8
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UTMB has established the Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine (@UTMB_Aerospace), building on its longstanding leadership in aerospace medicine. Ronak V. Shah, DO, MBA, MPH, has been named the department’s inaugural chair. utmb.us/gk7
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The @UTMBPOLICE Department has earned dual accreditation from the IACLEA adding to the CALEA accreditation maintained for more than a decade, recognizing high standards in law enforcement, campus safety and service. Read more: utmb.us/gjv
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Thank you, @utsystem Regent Jiles for your visit yesterday.
UTMBPresident
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Sep 9
Today, I had the pleasure of welcoming @UTSystem Regent Jodie Jiles to three of our UTMB Health campuses: Clear Lake, League City and Angleton Danbury.   Throughout the day, we toured our facilities and visited with the incredible team members who deliver exceptional care to our patients every day. As we traveled from campus to campus, Regent Jiles expressed his appreciation for both the quality of our facilities and, most importantly, the dedication of the people who bring our mission to life.   Visits like this offer a valuable opportunity to see firsthand how UTMB continues to grow across the region, expand access to high-quality care and strengthen the resources needed to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.   Thank you, Regent Jiles, for spending the day with us and for taking the time to learn more about our teams, our campuses and the exciting opportunities ahead for @UTMBHealth as we continue advancing our mission of improving health for the people of Texas.
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If medications only take the edge off your environmental allergies, allergy shots may offer a longer-term solution. Learn how @UTMBHealth allergy and immunology specialists can help address the root cause of your allergies. 🤧 Learn more utmb.us/gja
Four vials with different colored lids are lined up on a table. A hand holds a small object above them. Text reads: "HEALTH BENEFITS - Allergy shots can provide lasting relief, better breathing, improved sleep, and fewer sinus infections."

ALT Four vials with different colored lids are lined up on a table. A hand holds a small object above them. Text reads: "HEALTH BENEFITS - Allergy shots can provide lasting relief, better breathing, improved sleep, and fewer sinus infections."

Visit expectations information displayed. A person in a white coat is handing an auto-injector to another person. Text on image: "Each visit includes a quick check-in, an allergy shot, and 30 minutes of observation."

ALT Visit expectations information displayed. A person in a white coat is handing an auto-injector to another person. Text on image: "Each visit includes a quick check-in, an allergy shot, and 30 minutes of observation."

A healthcare professional uses a stethoscope on a seated person in a medical examination room. Text reads: "Treatment Phases. Shots increase in dose for 3–9 months, then continue every 4 weeks for 3–5 years."

ALT A healthcare professional uses a stethoscope on a seated person in a medical examination room. Text reads: "Treatment Phases. Shots increase in dose for 3–9 months, then continue every 4 weeks for 3–5 years."

Three individuals stand in a hallway wearing white lab coats, with "UTMB" visible on one coat. The text reads, "LONG-TERM INVESTMENT" and "Allergy shots require commitment but the payoff can be substantial.

ALT Three individuals stand in a hallway wearing white lab coats, with "UTMB" visible on one coat. The text reads, "LONG-TERM INVESTMENT" and "Allergy shots require commitment but the payoff can be substantial.
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