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Health
Medical branch marks anniversary of reopening
GALVESTON — UTMB's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department had a birthday party for the first baby born after the medical branch reopened after Hurricane Ike.
October 14, 2009
Taylor: Calling state’s ‘bluff’ on UTMB not wise
A state GOP leader says if Galveston County waits before raising taxes to fund indigent care, it could run afoul of the state Legislature.
September 01, 2009
Just one equivocal voice on UTMB
The state has allocated funds for a UTMB surgical tower, subject to certain financial conditions. All interested parties seem to be taking note, except one.
August 25, 2009
Old Red won’t house classes anymore
GALVESTON — Because of Hurricane Ike damage, UTMB's oldest building won't be the site for first-year students' classes.
August 24, 2009
Locals unsure of UT System commitment
Some property owners and elected officials want assurances the University of Texas System is committed to building a surgical tower at UTMB.
August 23, 2009
Council won’t consider hospital district
GALVESTON — This week’s city council agenda does not include a resolution of support for a proposed countywide hospital district.
August 13, 2009
UTMB hopes upgrades lure paying patients
GALVESTON — UTMB is doubling the size of its rooms In its quest to attract more patients with health insurance.
August 09, 2009
UTMB emergency room reopens after Ike
GALVESTON — Emergency medical service in Galveston County more than doubled Saturday when the University of Texas Medical Branch reopened its emergency center.
August 02, 2009
UTMB on target to reopen ER on Saturday
GALVESTON — UTMB is on schedule to reopen its emergency room Saturday, almost a year after Hurricane Ike left it in critical condition.
July 29, 2009
UTMB to post $129M loss
GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch will post an unprecedented $129 million loss for 2009, mostly related to Hurricane Ike.
July 29, 2009
Callender urges workers to push hospital district
GALVESTON — UTMB President Dr. David Callender asked employees at a meeting to help educate people about the need for a hospital district.
July 29, 2009
UTMB, county trade barbs
A medical branch official said the county did not renew a contract to provide health care to indigent, despite the county's claims UTMB canceled it.
July 25, 2009
UTMB psychiatric hospital won’t reopen for years
GALVESTON — Some Galveston County psychiatric patients must travel farther to find care after UTMB's Rebecca Sealy Hospital closed indefinitely.
July 16, 2009
Support hospital district concept
The Daily News supports the concept a hospital district and urges elected and civic leaders to stand up and do so as well.
July 05, 2009
UTMB funding comes with strings attached
State lawmakers approved $150 million for UTMB, but the funds are contingent on a local funding mechanism for the medical branch.
July 05, 2009
Steps to move UTMB forward
The University of Texas Medical Branch is broken, and the University of Texas must focus on three things to move the institution forward.
June 28, 2009
Perry signs UTMB recovery funding bill
GALVESTON — Gov. Rick Perry was on the island to sign a bill giving UTMB $150 million in recovery funds.
June 20, 2009
Academic association to probe UTMB layoffs
GALVESTON — The American Association of University Professors is investigation whether UTMB used Hurricane Ike as an excuse to lay off tenured faculty.
June 14, 2009
UTMB’s ER to reopen Aug. 1
The University of Texas Medical Branch’s emergency room will reopen Aug. 1, almost a year after Hurricane Ike forced it to close.
June 10, 2009
UTMB secures recovery funding
The 81st Texas legislative session pumped almost $600 million into University of Texas Medical Branch Hurricane Ike recovery and rebuilding.
June 02, 2009
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