UTMB News Articles

  • A group of people watching fireworks

    Leave the Show to the Pros

    Fireworks can cause life changing injuries. Learn the dos and don'ts from UTMB Health Trauma Services to keep you and your family safe.

  • Pediatric Hospital Teacher Sheryl Bucsanyi dressed in a Mardi Gras alligator costume interacts with a small child

    Bringing Joy and Education to Patients

    At the University of Texas Medical Branch, Sheryl Bucsanyi serves as the dedicated Pediatric Hospital Teacher, making sure young patients stay connected to learning during their hospital stay.

  • The bold moves to reach more patients according to 10 pharma execs

    Michael Eagon, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy at UTMB, and Nathan Vo, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Revenue Integrity at UTMB, spoke to Becker’s about what UTMB has done to expand access to care. “[UTMB] has adopted a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to effectively expand access to care,” they said.

  • C-suite strategies to expand access to care

    “Access to care is an institutional priority,” Dr. Jochen Reiser, president and CEO of UTMB Health, tells Becker’s. Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share how their system has been expanding their access to care.

  • What are the health benefits of Saffron?

    Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, has multiple health benefits, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis. Saffron comes with antioxidant properties, can affect mood and has been shown to help with weight loss.

  • More than a cough: pertussis is back

    Whooping cough, or pertussis, may sound like a disease from the past, but it is making a comeback and adults are often the ones passing it on, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp.

  • Aerospace Medicine Residency Program Pushes the Envelope

    Dr. Clare McNerlin and Dr. Daniel Kaganov, two inaugural emergency medicine/aerospace medicine residents at UTMB, write about UTMB’s program and the fields of aerospace and emergency medicine. “Although emergency and aerospace medicine are practiced in different settings, both share a commitment to saving lives through rapid, effective care in high-pressure situations,” they write.

  • Celiac disease gets more complicated

    Scientists from Canada, the U.S., Australia and Argentina have spent six years trying to understand more about celiac disease, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest column. If untreated, celiac disease could lead to intestinal damage, diabetes, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders.

  • Health system CEOs rethink access to care

    Becker’s also quoted Dr. Jochen Reiser in a separate story on access to care. “In addition to hiring more providers, we have refined the functionality of Fast Pass in our Epic appointment system to make better use of the automated wait list for patients,” Reiser said.

  • Lawmakers made wise health care investments during recent session

    In a guest column for the Daily News, Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System, wrote about the recently ended 89th Legislative Session in Austin and some of UTMB’s legislative wins. “At the University of Texas Medical Branch, we are thankful for these investments, both for the legislature’s vote of confidence for our Healthy Aging and Technology Initiative within our institution, and the broader establishment of the research institute, to fund competitive and thoughtful grants, for the betterment of all Texans,” Reiser writes.

  • Living the Legacy of Juneteenth at UTMB

    Juneteenth holds a profound place in Texas and American history. For many across UTMB Health, the holiday is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reflection of heritage, a reminder of progress, and a connection to the community that continues to shape our institution.

  • Teacher at UTMB hospital brings laughter to kids

    “When a child is interested in an activity or learning something new, he or she will forget their pain, sickness or boredom,” Sheryl Bucsanyi tells the Daily News. Bucsanyi is a pediatric hospital teacher at UTMB and she brings laughter and smiles to her patients and coworkers with her elaborate costumes.

  • UTMB ranked among top 100 U.S. hospitals for cardiac care

    “This distinction reflects the exceptional dedication of our multidisciplinary teams and our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centered care,” UTMB’s Dr. Hani Jneid tells the Daily News. UTMB was ranked among the top 100 U.S. hospitals for cardiac care in the 2025 edition of Newsweek/Statista’s America’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

  • University of Texas Medical Branch president honored with lifetime award

    “Receiving the Marilyn G. Farquhar Lifetime Research Achievement Award is an immense honor — one that symbolizes the decades of work by my team to advance our understanding of podocyte biology and kidney disease,” said Dr. Jochen Reiser president of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System upon receiving the prestigious award.

  • Cold water immersion rising wellness trend

    “Cold water immersion is more than just a wellness trend,” writes Dr. Hasan Yasin. Submerging the body in cold water offers a range of physical and mental benefits, from accelerating recovery to enhancing circulation and boosting mood, Yasin writes.

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