Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Medical branch marks anniversary of reopening
GALVESTON — UTMB's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department had a birthday party for the first baby born after the medical branch reopened after Hurricane Ike.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Taylor: Calling state’s ‘bluff’ on UTMB not wise
A state GOP leader says if Galveston County waits before raising taxes to fund indigent care, it could run afoul of the state Legislature.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
LC opposes indigent health care funding plan
Galveston County Commissioners’ plans to raise taxes to cover indigent health care is meeting opposition from the League City mayor.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
County showing the lead we need
While a tax increase to fund indigent health care will be painful, it’s pretty obvious that the alternative of saying no would be worse.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Tax hike would hit League City hard
The League City mayor says the issue of indigent health care requires more consideration from the county commissioners.
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Just one equivocal voice on UTMB
The state has allocated funds for a UTMB surgical tower, subject to certain financial conditions. All interested parties seem to be taking note, except one.
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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Old Red won’t house classes anymore
GALVESTON — Because of Hurricane Ike damage, UTMB's oldest building won't be the site for first-year students' classes.
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Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Locals unsure of UT System commitment
Some property owners and elected officials want assurances the University of Texas System is committed to building a surgical tower at UTMB.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Council won’t consider hospital district
GALVESTON — This week’s city council agenda does not include a resolution of support for a proposed countywide hospital district.
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Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB hopes upgrades lure paying patients
GALVESTON — UTMB is doubling the size of its rooms In its quest to attract more patients with health insurance.
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Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Mayor backing hospital district
TEXAS CITY — Mayor Matt Doyle said he will present a resolution backing the creation of a hospital district to the city commission.
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Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Alternative to hospital district being considered
Galveston County's two state representatives suggested a taxing entity to pay for indigent health care may not be the only option.
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Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB emergency room reopens after Ike
GALVESTON — Emergency medical service in Galveston County more than doubled Saturday when the University of Texas Medical Branch reopened its emergency center.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
Callender urges workers to push hospital district
GALVESTON — UTMB President Dr. David Callender asked employees at a meeting to help educate people about the need for a hospital district.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB to post $129M loss
GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch will post an unprecedented $129 million loss for 2009, mostly related to Hurricane Ike.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB on target to reopen ER on Saturday
GALVESTON — UTMB is on schedule to reopen its emergency room Saturday, almost a year after Hurricane Ike left it in critical condition.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB, county trade barbs
A medical branch official said the county did not renew a contract to provide health care to indigent, despite the county's claims UTMB canceled it.
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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB psychiatric hospital won’t reopen for years
GALVESTON — Some Galveston County psychiatric patients must travel farther to find care after UTMB's Rebecca Sealy Hospital closed indefinitely.
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Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
Support hospital district concept
The Daily News supports the concept a hospital district and urges elected and civic leaders to stand up and do so as well.
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Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB funding comes with strings attached
State lawmakers approved $150 million for UTMB, but the funds are contingent on a local funding mechanism for the medical branch.
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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
Steps to move UTMB forward
The University of Texas Medical Branch is broken, and the University of Texas must focus on three things to move the institution forward.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
A gentle reminder from Gov. Perry
In signing into law a bill allocating $150 million to finance UTMB recovery funds, Rick Perry's compliments to Galveston held an important message.
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Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
Perry signs UTMB recovery funding bill
GALVESTON — Gov. Rick Perry was on the island to sign a bill giving UTMB $150 million in recovery funds.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
Academic association to probe UTMB layoffs
GALVESTON — The American Association of University Professors is investigation whether UTMB used Hurricane Ike as an excuse to lay off tenured faculty.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB’s ER to reopen Aug. 1
The University of Texas Medical Branch’s emergency room will reopen Aug. 1, almost a year after Hurricane Ike forced it to close.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST
UTMB secures recovery funding
The 81st Texas legislative session pumped almost $600 million into University of Texas Medical Branch Hurricane Ike recovery and rebuilding.
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Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 CST
Senate approves UTMB spending bill
The Texas Senate approved a $2.36 billion supplemental budget to cover unexpected costs, including $150 million for repairs to the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CST
Conference committee OKs UTMB funding bill
A conference committee of the Texas House and Senate approved a bill key to a plan to rebuild the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 CST
County may pay for more indigent hospital care
County commissioners today will consider a plan to spend more money on indigent health care by increasing the number of eligible families.
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Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 CST
Groups fights bill that protects biolab secrets
Open government advocates are fighting a bill they say would keep secret information about deadly germs studied at the Galveston National Laboratory.
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