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Tips for behavioral therapy just a click away

A new online tool to bridge the widening gap between the need for mental health care and access to it is available by UTHealth Houston.

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No-cost vein screenings could put a spring in your step UT Physicians is offering a no-cost, in-person vein consultation. Learn more about the event.
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Industry-leading program integrates mental health services into women’s centers Comprehensive mental and physical health care is the focus of a first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary collaboration at UTHealth Houston that embeds mental health professionals into UT Physicians OB-GYN clinics to streamline care.
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No-cost oral, head and neck cancer screenings The screenings are offered in observance of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, which is April 8-15.
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Employee of the Year announcement Two employees are the recipients of the UT Physicians Employee of the Year title for 2018. Sheila Thomas, a front desk coordinator, and Ribi Kurian, a nurse with the 24/7 nurse help line, received the accolade for providing exceptional service. Each month, a UT Physicians committee selects a recipient for Employee of the Month. Nominations are […]
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Clinic hosts Lunar New Year celebration Embracing their diversity and celebrating the Lunar New Year, the staff at the UT Physicians clinic in the International District host event.
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Patient satisfaction surveys and ratings UT Physicians transitions to a model of transparency by publishing results of patient satisfaction surveys.
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Wear red for women’s heart health UT Physicians is participating in National Wear Red Day February 1. The campaign, which was started by the American Heart Association and the National Heart and Blood Institute in 2003, strives to raise awareness about heart disease.
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No-cost varicose vein screenings Jan. 26 UT Physicians is offering a no-cost, in-person vein consultation. Learn more about the event.
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Exercise and Nutrition Tips Staying on track is tough when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, but not impossible! Are you one of the many people making a commitment to be healthy in 2017? If so, Grant C. Fowler, M.D., a family medicine specialist with UT Physicians, has advice on how to be successful.
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Holiday at The Heights During the holiday season, as soon as you walk into UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights, you are greeted by staff donning smiles that lift your spirits. The waiting area is decorated and the stockings are hung. There are children’s books and frosted trees on the tables that remind patients, young and old, that the […]
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Healthcare Transformation Initiatives Team Spreads Some Holiday Cheer When the Healthcare Transformation Initiatives (HTI) team was thinking about ways to celebrate the holidays, they decided to forgo the traditional office party and use their resources to help others in their community. Led by Sahar Qashqai, executive director of HTI, and with support from Rep. Gene Green, Dr. J.A. Rob, Jr., and the Positive […]
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Ease your travel worries: How compression socks can provide comfort How specialized hosiery can guard against the progression of venous disorders and make traveling more comfortable.
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Tips to avoid getting sick when traveling During the holiday season, many will choose to travel to celebrate with family and friends. Here are tips on staying healthy when hitting the holiday road or skies.
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Darling Dash 5K presented by UT Physicians opens for registration UT Physicians returns as the presenting sponsor of the Annual Darling Dash to raise awareness about sickle cell disease.
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Take care of your skin in the winter chill With temperatures dipping below freezing, consider the toll that frost is taking on your skin. The good news is experts from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) can help keep your skin in tip-top condition as the winter weather takes hold. Megan Rogge, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at McGovern Medical […]
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Pediatric specialty clinic opens in Sugar Land UT Physicians opens a pediatric specialty clinic on the southwest side of the Greater Houston area.
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Superfoods and how they help you While there is no “certified” definition of a superfood, the Oxford Dictionary definition states a superfood is “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” Scientist have studied the benefits of specific nutrients, but do not have a list of superfoods. These foods tend to be low in calories and are nutrient dense. That means […]
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Beaumont clinic expands to serve community needs UT Physicians expands Beaumont clinic and adds additional services.
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Extended hours now available at additional clinics UT Physicians offers extended clinic hours at community-based clinics across Southeast Texas.
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First in Houston to offer new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea UT Physicians now offers CPAP alternative for people with obstructive sleep apnea.
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U.S. News and World Report recognizes advanced care by UT Physicians specialists Out of nearly 5,000 hospitals in the country, U.S. News and World Report has selected UT Physicians specialists delivering services at Memorial Hermann hospital locations, as innovators and leaders in providing exceptional care in their field.
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Flu shot special offered by UT Physicians Looking to avoid the flu this season? A vaccine is the right approach to reducing your risk –or at least limiting how ill the virus can make you feel.
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Starting the school year off with an A+ in health UT Physicians experts offer ways to stay healthy the whole school year. Learn more about special offers at clinics across Greater Houston.
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Rep. Gene Green’s 23rd Annual Immunization Day success at UT Physicians – Jensen UT Physicians teamed up with Congressman Gene Green for a local community event to inspire healthy living.
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UT Physicians opens new clinic in Lake Jackson With the opening of the new UT Physicians Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery clinic in Lake Jackson, residents do not have to drive about 50 miles to see a vascular surgeon affiliated with McGovern Medical School
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