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Understanding Long COVID
Michael Brode, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and the Medical Director of UT Health Austin’s Post-COVID-19 Program, explains what long COVID is, which symptoms are associated with long COVID, and who is more likely to experience long COVID.
Passion in Practice
In our latest video series Passion in Practice, we invite you to journey behind-the-scenes, where you’ll discover the unwavering dedication, compassion, and expertise that our clinicians and staff apply to their daily work.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists Answer Your Questions From Social Media - Asking for a Friend (Part I)
In this installment of our Asking for a Friend video series, Alexandra Guevara, PT, DPT, and Charley Peterson, PT, DPT, from Women’s Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, answer your questions about general pelvic health.
An Older Person’s Money Management Errors May Be a Sign of Some Sort of Dementia
UT Health Austin clinical neuropsychologist appears as a guest on NPR's Morning Edition, discussing how Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation.
Hopeful Hearts
Lincoln Contrearas' treatment at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease granted his family optimism for the future.
UT Health Austin Clinicians From the Post-COVID-19 Program Answer Your Questions From Social Media - Asking for a Friend
In this installment of "Asking for a Friend," providers from the Post-COVID-19 Program answer your questions about long-COVID from social media.
The Importance of Exercise for People with Arthritis
UT Health Austin rheumatologist Kevin V. Hackshaw, MD, explains the role of exercise in arthritis management.
Outdoor Sun Safety
Excessive exposure to the sun can have a harmful impact on your skin and lead to heat-related illnesses. Explore protective measures you can take to help keep you and your loved ones happy and healthy while you enjoy the great outdoors.
The Most Commonly Searched Questions About the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy
In the fourth installment of a four-part series, UT Health Austin obstetrician-gynecologist Karla Maguire, MD, MPH, answers the most commonly searched questions about post-partum pregnancy, commonly referred to as the "fourth" trimester.
The Aging Brain
A UT Health Austin neuropsychologist answers the top 10 questions he gets asked about the aging brain.
The Most Commonly Searched Questions About the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
In the third installment of a four-part series, UT Health Austin obstetrician-gynecologist Max Holtz MD, MPH, answers the most commonly searched questions about the second trimester of pregnancy.
The Most Commonly Searched Questions About the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
In the second installment of a four-part series, UT Health Austin obstetrician-gynecologist Justine Reilly, MD, answers the most commonly searched questions about the second trimester of pregnancy.
The Most Commonly Searched Questions About the First Trimester of Pregnancy
In the first installment of a four-part series, UT Health Austin obstetrician-gynecologist Denise Johnson, MD, answers the most commonly searched questions about the first trimester of pregnancy.
Leaders in Cardiac Care Join the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
UT Health Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center are excited to announce that as they continue to expand pediatric cardiac care services in Central Texas, three leading cardiac care physicians, D. Byron Holt, MD, FSCAI, Chesney Castleberry, MD, and Hitesh Agrawal, MD, MBA, FSCAI, have formally joined the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease.
Chiropractors Answer Your Questions From Social Media - Asking for a Friend
In this installment of our Asking for a Friend video series, Sylvia Deily, DC, Cert-MDT, and Devin Williams, DC, NP-C, from UT Health Austin's Musculoskeletal Institute answer your questions about musculoskeletal health.
Fibromyalgia: Your Pain Isn’t All in Your Head
UT Health Austin rheumatologist Kevin Hackshaw, MD, investigates potential biomarkers for fibromyalgia to support early diagnosis and unveil new treatment options.
W. Michael Brode, MD, Discusses Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19
UT Health Austin internal medicine specialist W. Michael Brode, MD, serves as the Medical Director of UT Health Austin’s Post-COVID-19 Program. Learn how this program is committed to expanding the collective capacity to care for COVID-19 “long-haulers” across Central Texas by developing clinical guidance and educational support for frontline healthcare professionals.
Ophthalmologists Answer Your Questions From Social Media - Asking for a Friend
In this installment of our Asking for a Friend video series, Eileen Bowden, MD, and Eric Crowell, MD, MPH, from UT Health Austin's Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute answer your questions about eye health.
Healing Tiny Hearts to Ensure Big, Bright Futures
Levi was born with a ventricular septal defect, a more common congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the ventricular septum, that can sometimes close as a child grows. But when Levi's hole didn't close his family was prepared to travel anywhere across the nation to make sure he received the best care possible. To their surprise, they ended up finding a world-class pediatric cardiac care team right here in Central Texas.
Giving the Gift of Life
The Heart Failure, VAD, and Transplant Program, a specialty program within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, successfully performs their first heart transplant, providing 18-year-old Gerado with a lifesaving heart transplant.
Celebrating the 4th of July Safely During COVID-19 (VIDEO)
UT Health Austin internal medicine specialist Scott Selinger, MD, FACP, shares advice on safely celebrating the Fourth of July during COVID-19.
A New Multidisciplinary Virtual Care Model at UT Health Austin
As a result of COVID-19, UT Health Austin has expanded healthcare delivery options. Learn how the Musculoskeletal Institute's approach to telehealth ensures patients continue to receive high-value care in a multidisciplinary environment.
5 Reasons Men Should Not Wait to Visit the Doctor
June is Men's Health Month. Explore these five reasons why men shouldn't put off visiting their doctor.
Understanding Immunity
Learn more about your body's immune system and how exactly immunity works.
The Ever-Growing Importance of Contact Tracing
Managing COVID-19 may depend on robust contact tracing programs. But what exactly is contact tracing, and how does it help society battle infectious diseases? Learn the basics of this time-tested public health strategy and what you can do, starting now, to help your community in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Precautions for Returning to Work
Explore COVID-19 precautions for those employees who are returning to work.
Best Practices for Video Conference Calls
Whether it be for work, school, or catching up with friends and family, video conferencing has become an important part of our daily lives. Check out these seven tips on looking and sounding your best during video conference calls.
It’s Not Just Painful Periods
Severely painful periods are not normal and can be a sign of a more serious problem. Women's Health experts Christina Salazar, MD, and Michael Breen, MD, discuss causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnoses, and treatment options for endometriosis as well as current research being conducted to potentially diagnose endometriosis without surgery.
A Healthy Curiosity: Keeping Your Heart Healthy and Happy (VIDEO)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. While heart disease may be common, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Watch our video for tips on how to keep your heart healthy and happy.
Carlos Mery, MD, Congenital Heart Study
UT Health Austin pediatric congenital heart surgeon Carlos Mery, MD, discusses a new collaborative research study for patients with single-ventricle congenital heart disease.
Featured Physician: Dave Clarke, MD
Get to know UT Health Austin epileptologist David Clarke, MD, who serves as the Director of the Dell Children's Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center within UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s. Find out how Dr. Clarke's origin and background influence his approach to caring for children with epilepsy around the world.
UT Austin Study Finds HPV Virus Causes 73% of Head and Neck Cancers
UT Health Austin medical oncologist Laura Chow, MD, who specializes in head and neck cancers, finds 73% of head and neck cancers are caused by vaccine-preventable human papillomavirus (HPV).
UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s Welcomes the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center
UT Health Austin partners with Dell Children’s Medical Center to establish the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. This level 4 epilepsy center consists of a team of over 20 specialists, each bringing a unique perspective and skillset to ensure the most well-rounded pediatric care.
The Holidays and Alzheimer’s
UT Health Austin neuropsychologist Robin Hilsabeck, PhD, shares advice on helping loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers cope with guests and celebrations during the holidays.
Palliative Care and Caregivers
Elizabeth Kvale, MD, Director of Survivorship for the Livestrong Cancer Institutes explains the importance of palliative care for patients and their caregivers with KXAN.
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Interview on KXAN
Yvette Williams-Brown, MD, from UT Health Austin’s Livestrong Cancer Institutes discusses Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with KXAN.
Multiple Sclerosis Interview on KXAN
Léorah Freeman MD, PhD, with UT Health Austin’s Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center spoke with KXAN about multiple sclerosis and a new movement program she developed for MS patients.
What is Women’s Reproductive Mental Health?
What is women's reproductive health? Dr. Jeffrey Newport, psychiatrist, talks with KXAN news about the considerations women should take around mental health and pregnancy and explains more about UT Health Austin's new reproductive mental health program.
New Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit in Central Texas
Dell Children’s Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new pediatric cardiac care unit, a part of UT Health Austin's Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. The 24-bed inpatient unit includes state-of-the-art technology and will be the first and only dedicated pediatric cardiac care unit in Central Texas.
Comprehensive Memory Center Alzheimer’s Innovator in Aging
Contrary to what most people may think, Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, but it is the 6th leading cause of death in this country. Experts say getting diagnosed early is key to manage this disease. That's why the Comprehensive Memory Center was recently recognized by the Texas Health and Human Services commission for their work with Alzheimer's patients.
Pelvic Floor Health and Pregnancy
Uchenna Ossai, DPT, Pelvic Health Program Manager in Women's Health, discusses why women should recognize the importance of maintaining good pelvic floor health, before, during and after pregnancy.
Health Records on iPhone Available at UT Health Austin
UT Health Austin supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers.
Because Today Is Tomorrow’s Time to Beat
Because today is tomorrow's time to beat
Living With Arthritis
What's the reality of living with arthritis? KVUE talked with this year's Arthritis Foundation Texas honorees, including UT Health Austin medical honoree, Kevin Bozic, MD, about their experiences with the condition and how they participate in raising awareness for a cure.
Why Social Work?
We talked with UT Health Austin’s Director of Clinical Social Work, Donna Shanor, LCSW, LCDC, about what drives her each day to make an impact, but to fully understand, we had to go back to the beginning, back to why she chose social work, her “defining moment.”
Colorectal Cancer Month
March is colorectal cancer month! Colon Cancer is the 3rd highest cause of death in both men and women. In 2019, clinicians predict that over 150,000 new cases will be diagnosed with 51,000 deaths. Dr. Anna Capasso discusses incidence, screenings and care in an interview with KXAN.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations protect you from contagious diseases like Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and more. UT Health Austin Nurse Practitioner, Kristin Vinueza, talks about the importance of vaccines not just for protecting yourself but your community too.
Annual Exams for Adults
Jeff Saniuk, Nurse Practitioner in UT Health Austin's Walk-In Clinic speaks with KXAN about the importance of annual exams for adults. Establishing a relationship with your primary care physician can also provide many benefits such as having someone who knows you manage your ongoing health needs, having a central location for medical records and more.
Hook ‘Em Gets a Check-Up
Your favorite mascot, Hook 'Em, stopped by the UT Health Austin Walk-In Clinic for a quick check-up and to get his annual flu shot! Turns out his health is in good shape, so no need to worry. If you need a check-up, be like Hook 'Em and make an appointment today.
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