Galveston Fire Department representatives take tour of GNL

Galveston Fire Department representatives are taking a routine tour of the GNL on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings as part of our continuing effort to engage first responders and to familiarize them with the facility.

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UTMB limits visitors

Children 12 years old and younger who are not patients will not be allowed to enter the John Sealy Hospital or ER areas. find out more »

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Welcome Reception for Donna K. Sollenberger

Dr. David Callender invites the faculty, staff and friends of UTMB to a reception welcoming Donna Sollenberger, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the UTMB Health System on Tuesday., Nov. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Caduceus Room, sixth floor of the Administration Building.  Please respond by Friday, Oct. 30th to Rosey Ruiz at events.oua@utmb.edu or at 409-772-6377.

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Island connect offers free service to UTMB employees

UTMB employees can ride FREE between the Mall of the Mainland and UTMB.  In addition to the free service, this Island Connect Park and Ride service made several schedule changes in September to better serve UTMB employees.  The new schedule, effective Sept. 14, includes a new departure time of 5:45 a.m. from the Mall of the Mainland and arrives at UTMB at 6:20 a.m.  Also new is a bus that will depart UTMB at noon and arrive at the mall at 12:50 p.m.  Check out the full schedule.  Best of all, service is FREE through January, 2010. And the Parking Office will hold your parking assignment while you try this new way to get to work.

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Galveston Historical Foundation hosts UTMB Graduate, Heather Green Wooten, Ph.D.

Heather Green Wooten, Ph.D., medical humanities with a specialization in American Medical History, Institute for Medical Humanities will present excerpts from her book, Polio Years in Texas: Battling a Terrifying Unknown on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Michel B. Menard House in Galveston.

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Initial Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Arrive at UTMB

UTMB has received its first shipment of H1N1 vaccine. This is the first of what is expected to be multiple shipments and represents a small amount of the total vaccine UTMB expects to receive. According to reports from the federal government and manufacturers, the H1N1 vaccine is being produced in greater quantity than the seasonal flu vaccine; however, it will ship in stages rather than all at once. These first doses are the nasal spray form of the vaccine. They will be administered to children first and, on a more limited basis, to direct health care workers.  Health care worker employee groups will be offered the H1N1 flu vaccine as it becomes available based on CDC criteria for determining risk to patients and risk of exposure. find out more »

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Gather Round for UTMB Holiday Photo

Dr. David Callender and his family extend an open invitation to members of the university community to join them for the UTMB holiday photo that is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6  at 9 a.m. in front of Old Red.  Everyone is encouraged to wear white coats, scrubs or holiday attire for the photo.  In the event of rain, the photo shoot will be rescheduled.  For more information about the photo shoot, contact University Events at extension 26377.

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UTMB takes action to address H1N1 and seasonal flu

Extensive efforts are underway at UTMB to track and monitor the flu.  Read this message from Dr. Callender to learn more about UTMB’s current recommendations regarding seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines.

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Register Now for Fall Faculty Development Day

Register now for Fall Faculty Development Day to be held Dec. 4, 2009.  Hosted by The Academy of Master Teachers, this year’s event features Narrative Writing in Medical Education with Julie Reichert, PhD from the University of New Mexico School in Medicine, as well as the internationally acclaimed cultural competency interactive game BaFa BaFa.  For more information, go to www.utmb.edu/AMT.

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Forum on Aging seeks posters

Faculty and students engaged in aging research are encouraged to submit posters for the 13th annual Forum on Aging scheduled for Nov. 12 in the Levin Hall Dining Room.  Hosted by the Sealy Center on Aging in conjunction with Research Services, the forum informs gerontology researchers and the UTMB community of the types of aging research going on at UTMB and of the resources available from the Sealy Center on Aging. Faculty and students involved in aging research are encouraged to present a poster. Participants will have the opportunity to view other posters. The best student posters will receive a monetary prize. The deadline for submitting the abstract form is Monday, Oct. 26.  For more information and poster guidelines, go to the forum Web page, or contact Tony DiNuzzo at the Sealy Center on Aging, ext. 25367.

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Changes in Benefits Services

Effective Oct. 19, UTMB employees and retirees will be able to manage their benefits needs through either of the following methods: by logging on to the new Benefits Services Website, by contacting a representative in the Benefits Services Call Center toll free at 866-996-UTMB or 866-996-8862, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 24/7 by sending a message to benefits.services@utmb.edu.   While in-person consultations no longer will be available, employees and retirees may continue to call 409-772-2630 and contact a representative directly from campus or the Galveston area. 

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Customer service surveys

Bill Elger, executive vice president and chief business and finance officer, wants to make sure that departments under his purview are providing the best possible customer service. His office will soon conduct a series of institution-wide service quality surveys, and he is asking for your input should you be selected to take part in the survey. Click here for more information.

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UTMB’s mission, vision and values are up to you

As UTMB turns its focus to the bright future ahead, it must forge a strong framework for success. One element of that framework is the university’s mission, vision and values statements. Together, they define our fundamental purpose, our desired future, our very culture. They have the power to guide decision-making, and to inform and inspire not only members of the UTMB community but also those who believe in our mission. To do so, these statements must ring true and they must be memorable. The Council of Deans is seeking broad input on the existing mission statement, with a goal of having recommendations to the UT System by the end of the calendar year. We encourage you to be a part of this timely and important process. Please go to Revising the UTMB Mission Statement to offer your suggestions.

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Holiday schedule for 2010

Want to start planning ahead for some time off?  Go to the UTMB FY2010 Holiday Schedule to see the list of holidays.

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