By UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
University of Texas Medical Branch employees from all three campuses contributed approximately one ton of nonperishable food items to this year’s Ball High School “Share Your Holidays” food drive, sponsored by KTRK-TV Houston. In all, this year’s drive collected more than 15,500 pounds of food items, the equivalent of providing more than 18,600 nourishing meals to those in need in Galveston County.
Therapy dogs visit nursing students
Preparing for finals can be a very stressful time for many medical branch students. At the end of the recent term their nerves were calmed by local therapy dogs that visited students at the medical branch’s testing center. The visit was organized by the School of Nursing, but was open to all students. This is the second semester the dogs have visited the campus to help relieve some of the anxiety many student experience while testing.
Martinez designs special UT System coin
UTMB Police Officer Hector Martinez designed a special coin that was selected to commemorate the 50th anniversary (1967-2017) of the University of Texas System Police.
“The UT System Police are especially proud of the skilled artistry demonstrated by Officer Martinez, for these coins will be circulated across the United States during our anniversary year,” said Tom Engells, UTMB Police Chief.
Need health care over the holidays?
UTMB’s hospitals and emergency rooms on the Angleton Danbury, Galveston and League City campuses are always open. UTMB’s urgent care clinics and some selected primary care sites will have special holiday hours.
For more information, go to www.utmbhealth.com/healthevents/winter-holiday-hours.
Start planning your health care for the new year
Is your well-woman exam overdue? In addition to general gynecology, the medical branch has doctors who specialize in breast health, sexual health, chronic pelvic pain and much more. Call for an appointment at 281-333-2744 or visit utmbhealth.com/womens.