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UTMB limits visitors
Children 12 years old and younger who are not patients will not be allowed to enter the John Sealy Hospital or ER areas. find out more »
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UTMB Medical Operations at Wings Over Houston a huge success
An estimated crowd of 100,000 people attended the 2009 Silver Anniversary Wings Over Houston Airshow last weekend. There were 100 UTMB volunteers who helped provide medical support during the various shifts where several spectators were treated at the medical tents for minor injuries, and some were taken to the ER by way of ambulance. UTMB’s preventive medicine team reached out to many people in the community and educated them on hypertension, cholesterol and basic nutrition.
Initial Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Arrive at UTMB
UTMB has received its first shipment of H1N1 vaccine. This is the first of what is expected to be multiple shipments and represents a small amount of the total vaccine UTMB expects to receive. According to reports from the federal government and manufacturers, the H1N1 vaccine is being produced in greater quantity than the seasonal flu vaccine; however, it will ship in stages rather than all at once. These first doses are the nasal spray form of the vaccine. They will be administered to children first and, on a more limited basis, to direct health care workers. Health care worker employee groups will be offered the H1N1 flu vaccine as it becomes available based on CDC criteria for determining risk to patients and risk of exposure. find out more »
October is National Physical Therapy Month
Physical Therapists (Pas) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) help people with orthopedic conditions such as low back pain, osteoporosis, neurologic conditions, repetitive stress disorders, and sports injuries. For physical therapy outpatient services on campus call 772-8834 or on the Mainland call 943-5050.
“Clinic Connection” e-newsletter available online
The physicians and staff of UTMB’s community clinics produce an electronic newsletter for their patients, Clinic Connection. This e-guide to good health is delivered via email several times a year. This second issue addresses allergies, swine flu preparations, pool safety, and much more. You can view or print the newsletter online. To subscribe for email delivery, send a request with “subscribe” in the subject line to clinics@utmbhealthcare.org.
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