Drunk driving victim walks again – The research by Dr. Kurt Mossberg and his team is already showing traumatic brain injury patients can walk again. But what you can't see is the amazing heart and determination it took for Carter just to get here. more »

CLS receives $5 million grant from U.S. Department of Labor

Vicki Freeman, PHD, Professor and Chair in the School of Health Professions Department of Clinical Laboratory Science has received a stimulus grant of $5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. This grant will fund a new four-year program, coordinated by the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, to educate long-term unemployed individuals as clinical laboratory science professionals. UTMB’s Clinical Laboratory Initiative to Mentor Baccalaureate Students, or CLIMBS, project is meant to address the statewide shortage of clinical laboratory science professionals while offering long-time unemployed individuals a pathway into one of the most highly sought-after career fields ...  More »

The new old age: Escape from the hospital bed

Old people who spend too much time in bed can suffer deconditioning, which saps muscle strength and aerobic capacity -- even in younger patients. "There's a growing body of evidence over the past decade of the hazards of prolonged immobility during hospitalization," said Steve Fisher, a rehabilitation specialist at UTMB. ...  more »

RC White Coat Ceremony

Respiratory Care White Coat ceremony was held on May 13 in Levin Hall. There were 16 junior students participating in the event with Romar Reyes, director of clinical education, coating the students. Ken Hargett, director of respiratory care at Methodist Hospital, was the guest speaker. ...  more »

Kanuth named Who's Who Professional of the Year in Higher Education

Michelle S. Kanuth, Ph.D., Professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Higher Education. While inclusion in the Cambridge Who's Who Registry is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Cambridge Who's Who membership. ...  more »

Boston Globe: Researchers to help aging bodies maintain fitness and mend sports injuries

An increasing number of adults age 55 and older have been showing up in the nation's emergency rooms with sports injuries. Blake Rasmussen, a professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences at UTMB Health, has studied the muscle tissue of younger and older adults. ...  more »

Clinical Lab Scientist, Occupational Therapist, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapist Named Top Carreers for 2011

The 50 best careers for 2011 have been published by U.S. News & World Report and include clinical lab scientist, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and physical therapy. ...  more »

Rahr reappointed to TPTA Board

Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed Richard Rahr to the Texas Physician Assistant Board for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2017. The board establishes and maintains standards of excellence to regulate physician assistants and ensure quality health care through licensure, discipline and education....  more »

Utsey received Gould Award from TPTA

Carolyn Utsey, PT, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair in the School of Health Professions Department of Physical Therapy, has received the William Gould Memorial Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty Award by the TPTA. Dr. Utsey is recognized for her excellence in the areas of teaching and commitment to service in the School of Health Professions, the PT profession, and the community. ...  more »

Ottenbacher receives Lowman Award

Dr. Ottenbacher was named the recipient of the 2010 Edward Lowman Award by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Ottenbacher received this prestigious award in recognition of his significant contributions to rehabilitation medicine in promoting the spirit of interdisciplinary rehabilitation research and education. ...  more »

Protas Receives Distinguished Service Award

The Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) honored Elizabeth Protas, PT, PhD, Vice President and Dean of the School of Health Professions (SHP), with the 2010 Distinguished Service Award. ...  more »