Ongoing investigation:  Possible privacy breach

As part of the ongoing investigation, UTMB has recently notified a second group of approximately 1250 patients whose financial information (credit card or banking information) may have been accessed by a former MedAssets employee currently in police custody. Notification letters were mailed to affected individuals on March 8, 2010, along with information regarding steps they can take to mitigate and protect themselves from potential harm. Misuse of personal information is on the rise across the nation; however, there are steps that you can take to minimize risk.  UTMB has created a website featuring useful strategies for protecting one’s identity. If you receive any calls or have questions concerning this issue, please direct them to the Office of Institutional Compliance at (409) 747-8700 or toll free at 1-888-371-1375.

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TMC and UTMB news conference video link now available

UTMB is now a full member of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. See the news conference held on March 2 in Levin Hall that features TMC president Richard E. Wainerdi and President Callender.  Read more . . . 

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Allergy-Asthma-Immunology Service offers special clinic

The Allergy-Asthma-Immunology Service is offering to evaluate patients with a history of egg allergy by careful screening and skin testing. A special clinic will be held every Friday afternoon in the University Hospital Clinic, 5th floor. To schedule an appointment, contact Janice Cavazos at X25652.

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UTMB doctors among the best in America

As a result of an extensive peer review, a group of 75 UTMB faculty members have been selected for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America database for 2009-2010. For a list of recognized physicians, visit The Newsroom.

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Free Texting Tips for Pregnant Women, New Mothers

UTMB has partnered with National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition to provide a free mobile information service, called “text4baby,” providing timely health information to pregnant women and new mothers from pregnancy through a baby’s first year. Visit the UTMB Newsroom for the full press release.

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UTMB physicians named as Texas Super Doctors

In a survey of Texas medical professionals, 13 UTMB physicians have been named Texas Super Doctors by Key Professional Media, Inc. and the publishers of Texas Monthly. The Texas Super Doctors from UTMB, as listed in the December 2009 issue of Texas Monthly magazine are: Dr. Thomas A. Blackwell, Dr. Kelly D. Carmichael, Dr. Vincent R. Conti, Dr. Courtney M. Townsend, Dr. Ronald L. Lindsey, Dr. Edward V. Hannigan, Dr. Patricia S. Beach, Dr. Garland D. Anderson, Dr. Sharon S. Raimer, Dr. Jack B. Alperin, Dr. J. Andrew Grant Jr., Dr. Michael T. Breen, Dr. Charles E. L. Brown.

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Looking for information on UTMB clinics and care providers?

UTMB is serving patients through an extensive network of new and existing clinics on the Mainland and in Galveston. For more information about clinics, to find a doctor or to make an appointment, visit www.utmbhealth.com. Or, call the UTMB Access Center at (409) 772-2222 or toll-free at (800) 917-8906. We look forward to serving you.
 

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