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Weight loss journey strengthens confidence and completely changes lifestyle

After many failed diets and complications from her first weight loss surgery, Susan Bell found the right bariatric surgeon to deliver lasting results for her healthy new lifestyle.

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Five tips to keep your children safe In honor of National Injury Prevention Day, UT Physicians pediatrician highlights the top five tips for child safety.
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UT Physicians Multispecialty – International District hosts food drive To help patients dealing with food insecurity during the pandemic, UT Physicians and the American Heart Association collaborated to host a food drive.
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Safely celebrating the holidays during a pandemic The holidays will look a little different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. An expert provides some tips and suggestions on how to have a safe and healthy holiday season.
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Return to sports in Houston As fans are welcomed back to sporting events around town, a UT Physicians expert stresses the importance of safety to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
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Flu shot clinic a success at UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights On Saturday, Oct. 24, over 60 vaccines were administered at the pop-up flu shot clinic hosted at UT Physicians Multispecialty - The Heights.
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What do you do if someone has a seizure? Administering proper first aid to someone experiencing a seizure can help them from unintentionally harming themselves.
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Election stress: yes, it’s for real This year's presidential election is one of the contentious in United States history and may be a cause of added stress for some. Our expert provides some tips on how to manage it effectively.
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Decoding different colors on Halloween Learn more about the meaning behind different colored pumpkins and candy buckets you may see out and about this Halloween.
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UT Physicians employee receives congressional proclamation For going above and beyond to help save a pediatric patient's life, Latanya Sam has received a congressional proclamation.
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Resetting the body clock from daylight saving time Some people will have difficulty adjusting when we turn our clocks back one hour on Nov. 1st. An expert provides some tips on how to cope with the yearly change.
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Safe sex during a pandemic While intimacy is a healthy part of life, it's important to remember that safe sex looks a little different during a global pandemic.
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Daughter’s diagnosis leads mom to become a spina bifida champion Before she was born, Ruby was diagnosed with myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida in which a small fluid sac grows on the spine. A multidisciplinary team of specialists at UT Physicians is working together to provide the expert care she needs to lead a full life.
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Healthy Halloween snacks to make with the family Instead of reaching into the candy dish, try whipping up these healthy Halloween treats with your family this year.
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Breast cancer patient discovers her inner strength Angela "Angie" Rodriguez had no family history of breast cancer but knew time was of the essence in charting her course of treatment.
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Young boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy an inspiration to family After an initial meeting with a new pediatrician, Sam Lujan was diagnosed with a rare condition - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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How to trick-or-treat safely during a pandemic You may be wondering how Halloween will look this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. An expert provides some thoughts on how to keep children safe while letting them participate in the fun.
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UT Physicians nurse recognized at Salute to Nurses event Catrina Hurman, registered nurse with UT Physicians, has been awarded the Top 15 nurses recognition at the Houston Chronicle's Salute to Nurses event.
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Houston man’s close call with colon cancer inspires wife to advocate for importance of screening After her husband's surgery to remove a cancerous polyp, Brenda Sanders became an inspirational advocate for colon cancer screenings.
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World Alzheimer’s Month sheds light on dementia UT Physicians expert helps demystify Alzheimer's disease, its warning signs, and treatment options for high-risk individuals.
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Evacuated dialysis patients have options for care Patients undergoing dialysis treatments have options for care when relocating due to a natural disaster, like Hurricane Laura.
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First Houston post-coronavirus clinic part of new UTHealth COVID-19 Center of Excellence The UTHealth COVID-19 Center of Excellence will include the first post-COVID-19 clinic in Houston aimed at helping adults and children suffering from the aftereffects of the virus.
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Placenta accreta month: Novel approach to life-threatening pregnancy condition allows woman to have “miracle child” after loss Margarita Saavedra was 35 years old and 18 weeks pregnant with her second child when she fainted at the doctor’s office after receiving the news that she might need to have a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
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Prolonged electronics exposure may cause a strain on children’s eyes Eye strain and other eye issues can develop in children as a result of overexposure to computers and tablets as part of virtual learning.
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Grandfather of 14 survives life-threatening aortic dissection Lawrence Godfrey woke up one day and knew something wasn't right. Thankfully, doctors were able to quick diagnose and treat his aortic dissection.
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One step at a time: Knee replacement surgeries allow patient to enjoy active lifestyle After having two knee replacement surgeries during the pandemic, Marcia Gould can now get back to her active lifestyle.
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Weight loss journey strengthens confidence and completely changes lifestyle