UTMB News

The University of Texas Medical Branch will host its annual Disaster Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, bringing together students, faculty, and first responders for a large-scale simulation.

UTMB Health has advanced cardiovascular health by establishing the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute, uniting the health system and academic enterprise.

UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

When Dr. Matthew Hutter talks about surgery, he speaks as much about people as he does about procedures. For him, the field is not only about technical precision in the operating room but also about improving the lives of patients through teamwork, data-driven insights, and a relentless focus on quality.

UTMB wrapped up a dynamic and impactful week at the 2025 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, held in Houston, with an inspiring capstone event on its Galveston Campus on Sunday.

On Oct. 7, 6-year-old Aliah Martinez became the first patient at UTMB Health to receive the world’s newest Cochlear Nucleus Nexa—a “smart” cochlear implant featuring on-board memory and upgradeable firmware.

A 60-second television commercial from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has earned two prestigious national honors recognizing excellence in health care marketing. The Caring for Our Community commercial earned both a 2025 Platinum MarCom Award and a 2025 Gold Titan Health Award, highlighting UTMB’s strength in cinematic storytelling and its commitment to advancing health care across Texas.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pediatric teams are always working to bring a sense of normalcy to young patients and some magic to the bedside. Through decorations, crafts, and special events, UTMB is committed to providing whole-child care by supporting not just physical health, but emotional well-being.

The University of Texas Medical Branch and the March of Dimes have partnered to create the March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center to accelerate understanding, predicting and preventing preterm birth.

The University of Texas Medical Branch announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades. Among UTMB Health’s new recognitions are three Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care. UTMB Health is also five-star rated for 11 services, including treatment of heart failure, stroke, and pneumonia.