http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2011 The Galveston County Daily News Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:41:02 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b5a29de97229ab1a How real is “reel” science? The Organization of Postdoctoral Scientists is hosting a discussion and screening of the film “Jurassic Park.” Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 954e454a040a1f6e86ceb7f280b539c3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5d0485b40db4e23a The fact that the University of Texas Medical Branch again is operating a Level I trauma center is a milestone in the institution’s recovery. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT f3999dfbe2c3f66cd60cc4ee6e53c3bf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=00476ad9aed8d806 GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch announced Friday the recertification of the center as a Level I trauma center. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT bf80457ef1528079381adf998c664676 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1f1f578db88fd1dd GALVESTON — UTMB students are going to Austin today to ask legislators not to go through with the proposed drastic cuts for the medical branch. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT 4bd706b26bee5bbaeb80a8fa947927fa http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3806efae9ad3d374 AUSTIN — The county’s two state representatives are “cautiously optimistic” about the future of funding for the University of Texas Medical Branch. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CDT a2a18c494456396e1667d3ab8e5ccd6d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf553cb2b17765a6 County health services are providing far fewer patients with hospital and specialty care than initially predicted when county commissioners approved a tax rate increase. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CDT d757747d307d88a7dd69f34eeb9b372f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=838987fc020b8034 Guidelines for creating one's own authentic home should be applied to Galveston's rebuilding efforts to make the island its best. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT 2c37712e5e97ea9bb65896e5dabcec85 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf9fe4b2a67e50cc GALVESTON — University of Texas Medical Branch will cut 360-plus employees around the state because of an $82 million loss in its prison program. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT 0d8c5a1a208532b5ec6b752d418f0c1f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8ef0fb3f720a299f GALVESTON — A report by a professors association is critical of the medical branch's termination of almost 130 faculty members after Hurricane Ike. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT a93d66dfd5fb1553fc12e30d6943db71 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d4a70cfc31550865 GALVESTON — UTMB officials hope to broaden the instiution’s education, health care and research endeavors through a partnership with the Texas Medical Center. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 8591fd5d0078b4b67c8426a57b93bba6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c77f372dae8a75f9 GALVESTON — First-floor offices and clinics that were flooded by Ike could be moved to higher areas at UTMB. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CDT 37b087e4d1233d6ffb2efa5a3b61b9ec http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aa020a7705dd6a3e GALVESTON — With UTMB planning up to $1 billion in repairs, struggling businesses are hoping those projects will bring more customers their way. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CDT c782a424dcc6e084028853d3961141e0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3b2c294607e9804c People in Galveston County have little reason to buy the UT System's argument that a medical school in Austin won't hurt the island's medical branch. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CDT 08449280e59e8f0e83cba530f3772a82 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=02bacc0782887598 UTMB President Dr. David Callender gave employees on Hurricane Ike recovery work at a town hall meeting Wednesday. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0ded76f9366ef64f8de40cf5d687751e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e7e289d3ebc28784 GALVESTON — UTMB's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department had a birthday party for the first baby born after the medical branch reopened after Hurricane Ike. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT 5846808a682f3b9e39ba723f85f102b3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e9c1c5e41c3cbacc A state GOP leader says if Galveston County waits before raising taxes to fund indigent care, it could run afoul of the state Legislature. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT a9578c01989d440ca684f3a2bdb7da35 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=be8b779bb82d29ff Galveston County Commissioners’ plans to raise taxes to cover indigent health care is meeting opposition from the League City mayor. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT ba6cff213a05532531995733e42a5463 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=607000780695d81b While a tax increase to fund indigent health care will be painful, it’s pretty obvious that the alternative of saying no would be worse. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT b043f59f4da7309dde538a51e6c93155 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=853571083a154a12 The League City mayor says the issue of indigent health care requires more consideration from the county commissioners. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 133362f2aaed707b6652b120d465758c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9cae30cba6d22988 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. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 454105ec02f00fbea491870e989bc012 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=49ff0fc70ab6a2c8 GALVESTON — Because of Hurricane Ike damage, UTMB's oldest building won't be the site for first-year students' classes. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 59732eff95ff8fe22053d76e157c7660 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=40b71f957a7768d2 Some property owners and elected officials want assurances the University of Texas System is committed to building a surgical tower at UTMB. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT aacb33d52cbfd48505835bf4c5c66c0d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=248c7d2abf5340eb GALVESTON — This week’s city council agenda does not include a resolution of support for a proposed countywide hospital district. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 15f2c80c8e42f2c34b159daf256273b5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7e895d652bbff7e4 GALVESTON — UTMB is doubling the size of its rooms In its quest to attract more patients with health insurance. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT feed57eadd3bcf51f602cc3fa70b6f1f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=605889901c263883 TEXAS CITY — Mayor Matt Doyle said he will present a resolution backing the creation of a hospital district to the city commission. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT c219ddd3b6c964a3c9e19b9bad10e1ff http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3ab25f830e29f5f1 Galveston County's two state representatives suggested a taxing entity to pay for indigent health care may not be the only option. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 13da48cddb6ff8cb112786ae58d17e13 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=073a7774c6006f30 GALVESTON — Emergency medical service in Galveston County more than doubled Saturday when the University of Texas Medical Branch reopened its emergency center. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT 842a1ab6a113f9d731ee7b542f948a3e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=250ad3c45794f356 GALVESTON — UTMB President Dr. David Callender asked employees at a meeting to help educate people about the need for a hospital district. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 65806107bb926ac2f78a9c953015f7a2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=168443049a6eb366 GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch will post an unprecedented $129 million loss for 2009, mostly related to Hurricane Ike. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT e746f2b26b8c7ea8f171bedaf9558297 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6ccf5b9b9e3f33e7 GALVESTON — UTMB is on schedule to reopen its emergency room Saturday, almost a year after Hurricane Ike left it in critical condition. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 69d061360d0f9a433823a745bd76aedc