News & Events

  • Good Samaritan Foundation for 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards

    Congratulations, Beverly and Ashley, on this well-deserved honor! Thank you for your outstanding dedication to patient care and for representing our organization with excellence. This prestigious recognition celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional leadership, compassion, clinical excellence, and a lasting commitment to improving the lives of their patients and communities.

  • A. Landay, M. Raji

    Aging Well: Brain Health & Geroscience

    UTMB Health kicked off with an enlightening Aging Well talk series at OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning at The University of Texas. The event featured esteemed experts, included, Dr. Alan Landay, Dr. Mukaila Raji, Dr. Missy Morrow, and Dr. Emily Arentson-Lantz, PhD.

  • Department Fall Gathering & Inaugural Excellence Awards

    The Department of Internal Medicine celebrated its Fall Gathering at Hotel Lucine in Galveston, bringing together more than 100 faculty and staff for an evening of connection and recognition, highlighted by the launch of the inaugural Department Excellence Awards. The event fostered community across divisions and celebrated excellence in education, mentorship, clinical care, leadership, citizenship, and research.

  • Beverly Pennington

    APP Awards of Excellence Honorees!

    Excellence in Education and Mentorship of Advanced Practice Providers (Clinician) Beverly Pennington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics

  • Young, Jennifer

    A Modern Model for Geriatric Care: UTMB House Call Program

    As healthcare systems evolve to meet the complex needs of an aging population, one model stands out for its compassion, accessibility, and patient-centered approach: the Geriatric House Call Program. At UTMB, the Geriatric House Call Program has become a vital service for older adults who are no longer able to visit traditional clinic settings. Jennifer Young, APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-C, a dedicated member of the UTMB team, took time to share insights into the House Call Program and the remarkable work being done to care for seniors in their homes. Her passion for serving this population is evident in every aspect of the program’s mission. From building strong relationships with patients and families to collaborating with community resources, the House Call team is redefining what it means to age with dignity and receive care with heart.

  • Jennifer Young

    Jennifer Young

    Jennifer Young Home Based Primary Care Program

  • UTMB names Dr. Salim Hayek Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

    The University of Texas Medical Branch appointed Dr. Salim Hayek as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the John Sealy School of Medicine, effective July 1. Hayek, who holds the Edward Randall and Edward Randall, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine, has served as interim chair since May 2024.

  • 2024 Alperin Mentor of the Year Award Recipients Announced

    We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Alperin Mentor of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring and faculty professional development.