For Immediate Release: Jan. 26, 2007 A Video News Release package is available on request. GALVESTON, Texas - As a half-dozen University of Texas Medical Branch infectious disease, telemedicine and other experts gathered in the UTMB telemedicine studio early on the morning of Jan. 22, a movie... more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 25, 2007 GALVESTON, Texas - Texas researchers believe that they have discovered how to prevent many cases of the most common problem encountered by patients undergoing spine surgery: failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). FBSS occurs when surgery either fails to cure back... more »

For immediate release: Jan. 19, 2007 GALVESTON, Texas — The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is asking community members to donate blood. Recent inclement weather has reduced the supply at the UTMB Blood Bank, according to Christi G. Hopkins, administrative coordinator for... more »

For immediate release: Jan. 17, 2007 GALVESTON, Texas — Dr. Ben G. Raimer has been named the recipient of the 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award by the Galveston Kingfest Committee. The award is presented annually to an individual who has helped to support a higher quality of life... more »

For immediate release: Jan. 12, 2007 GALVESTON, Texas — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will hold registration for spring classes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, in Room 301 at the Open Gates Conference Center, 2419 Sealy... more »

FOR RELEASE: Jan. 9, 2007   GALVESTON, Texas — A $100,000 gift to UTMB’s Colon Cancer Prevention Program will support patient discounts for screening colonoscopies, considered the best method for early detection of colon cancer. The contribution will also fund community outreach... more »

For immediate release: Nov. 14, 2006 GALVESTON, Texas — The 1,777-member Alpha Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, will induct new members in a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1. The event will be held... more »

FOR RELEASE: Oct. 26, 2006 GALVESTON, Texas — Dr. Garland D. Anderson has been selected dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, President John D. Stobo announced today. His appointment is effective immediately. Anderson, who was serving as... more »

FOR RELEASE: April 28, 2006 GALVESTON, Texas — Dr. Robert M.A. Hirschfeld, professor and chair of the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has been named the first recipient of the university’s Harry K. Davis, M.D. Professorship... more »

FOR RELEASE: April 27, 2006 GALVESTON, Texas - Karen Sexton, vice president and chief executive officer of hospitals and clinics at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, has been named the 2006 Outstanding Alumna by the Eastern Kentucky University Department of Baccalaureate and... more »