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Galveston Island is recognized worldwide for its health care and medical research advances. Island residents have the peace of mind in knowing that the most advanced health care technologies and the best-trained medical staffs are easily accessible.
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• Home to state’s first schools of medicine, nursing and health professions in Texas
• More than 27,000 degrees awarded since its founding
• Dynamic curricula focus on training students to work as part of inter-professional teams
• UTMB medical and nursing students surpass national averages and passing rates on board exams
• The first public institution in Texas to offer a doctoral degree in clinical science
• Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Rehabilitation Sciences PhD curriculum 8th nationally
• Graduate programs ranked among
the top ten in the nation by U.S. News and World Report
• Innovative patient simulation program benefits students, postgraduates and practitioners
• UTMB medical students match to high-profile residency programs nationwide;
more than half remain in Texas
• Crucial player in advancing health education in Texas
• A leader in training a diverse workforce to care for an increasingly diverse population |
As the first academic health center in Texas and among the oldest in the nation,
the University of Texas Medical Branch has helped define health care for
generations. Throughout its distinguished history, UTMB has provided Texas
a diverse and highly skilled health professions work force, advancements in the
understanding and treatment of illness and injury, and a leading source of medical
care for patients from throughout the state. Today, despite challenges posed by
Hurricane Ike, UTMB remains a home of continued educational, research and
clinical excellence, committed to ensuring better health—and a better life—for the
people of Texas and beyond, well into the future.
Medical research at UTMB delves into a broad range of promising topics that often have immediate application to patient care. In addition, in 2008, it opened the first national laboratory in Texas - the Galveston National Laboratory for the safe study of infectious threats to human health.
Since 1952, Mainland Medical Center has been saving lives and improving the quality of life. Each year, over 62,000 outpatient procedures are performed and more than 8,000 persons are admitted to MMC from the greater Galveston County region.
In order to give their patients the best care, they are committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities and techniques. Their operating rooms, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department are all on the leading edge of technology. As such, physicians and staff are able to stay abreast of the latest developments in their specialties. The physicians on staff are highly skilled professionals who have knowledge in all areas of medical care. In fact, 78 percent of the medical staff is board certified and offers expertise in primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, women’s health, psychology, surgery, radiology, pathology, oncology, plastic surgery, urology and pediatrics.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, an accrediting agency for hospitals whose mission is to improve the quality of health care provided to the public, accredits Mainland Medical Center with commendation. Only one percent of hospitals nationwide receive this commendation, which is the highest level of accreditation awarded.
Mainland Medical Center is located on the corner of Emmett F. Lowery Expressway and Highway 3 in Texas City, easily accessible from all areas of Galveston County.
For more information on Galveston Island, please contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, toll-free at 1-888-GAL-ISLE, or explore our state-of-the-art website, Galveston.com. Also, you may wish to download the Official Galveston Island Visitor Guide by clicking here. Enjoy your visit!
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