UT Health Austin

03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we’re recognizing the physicians committed to providing the highest level of care for Central Texans.

From routine preventive care to complex specialty treatment, our doctors’ work reflects a team-based approach that keeps patients at the center of every decision. Help us celebrate by sharing a message for a doctor who has impacted you or your family below.

03/26/2026

Some procedures require a little more recovery time after surgery. Now we can offer it.

Our Ambulatory Surgery Center now provides 23-hour observation, giving select patients the option to stay overnight for added monitoring and supporting a smoother transition home.

This expanded capability also means we can perform more complex outpatient procedures that benefit from an overnight recovery window. This helps you get the surgical care you need without a full inpatient admission.

03/19/2026

The City of Austin Government recently honored Dr. Michael Brode for Long COVID Awareness Day, recognizing his commitment to caring for people living with persistent symptoms after COVID-19.

As medical director of our Post-COVID-19 Program, Dr. Brode helps patients navigate a condition that can affect multiple body systems, often disrupting work, school and daily life.

We’re proud to see Austin recognize physician excellence that makes a real difference for patients and families across Central Texas.

03/18/2026

In just five years, the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease has performed 50 heart transplants, growing from its first case in 2020 to the No. 10 pediatric heart program in the country.

For Central Texas families, that means access to highly specialized care close to home.

Read more via the Austin American-Statesman:

Austin's Dell Children's hospital hit a major milestone, completing 50 heart transplants for children and young adults since 2020.

03/16/2026

We’re pausing appointment scheduling starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19, to support our transition to a new patient portal. Scheduling resumes at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23. We apologize for the inconvenience.

In the meantime, you can still reach your care team by phone at 1-833-882-2737. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.

Learn more about our new patient portal and how it will offer a more connected, convenient experience: https://bit.ly/47Ljz7O

03/11/2026

If everyday activities are leaving you short of breath, you don’t have to push through it.

Maybe you’ve noticed you’re stopping halfway up the stairs, a cough that won’t go away or workouts that feel tougher than they used to. When everyday moments start feeling harder, it’s worth getting checked out.

Our pulmonology team can help you find answers and build a care plan that fits your life. From asthma and COPD to shortness of breath and chronic cough, we pair specialty expertise with a whole-person approach so you can breathe easier and get back to what you love.

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03/09/2026

When a rare, aggressive heart infection threatened Ray Bailey’s life, he turned to Dr. Joshua Grimm and the team at the Institute for Cardiovascular Health for lifesaving care.

A cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Grimm performed an incredibly complex “commando” procedure to remove infected tissue, replace multiple valves and reconstruct the structures that hold the heart together — backed by nursing, intensive care and rehabilitation specialists every step of the way.

Today, Ray is back to walking daily, rebuilding strength in cardiac rehab and looking ahead to his next bluegrass concert with his wife, Mickie. Ray’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when exceptional care is delivered by an integrated team.

Read Ray’s full story: https://bit.ly/3Nnd5VN

02/26/2026

When CJ’s parents learned in pregnancy that their baby would be born with a rare, complex heart condition, they feared they’d have to leave Central Texas to get the care he needed. Instead, they found a highly specialized team just an hour away.

At the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, care is coordinated across specialties, and families are included in daily bedside decisions, with questions welcomed and concerns addressed along the way.

Today, CJ is home, and his parents get to hear the sound they once worried they might never hear: his laughter.

Read CJ’s story: https://bit.ly/3N7iFLT

02/24/2026

The newest key to your health 🎹

Pianos are now available on the first floors of the Health Discovery Building and the Health Transformation Building! We hope they’ll be a calming, creative outlet for visitors. Patients, families, providers and learners are all welcome to tickle the ivories.

Music helps ease stress, lift our mood and create moments of connection, even in the middle of a busy day. We hope these pianos help you along your health journey, one note at a time.

02/23/2026

50 transplants. Countless futures changed.

Led by Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., this work reflects UT Health Austin’s commitment to expanding access to highly specialized pediatric care close to home improving patient outcomes and bringing world class pediatric heart care to Central Texas. We’re proud of the clinicians and care teams whose expertise and collaboration are changing the lives children and families across Central Texas.

02/10/2026

UT Health Austin’s Ambulatory Surgery Center has been ranked by Newsweek as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in America for 2026!

From general surgery to specialty care, our team is dedicated to providing an unmatched level of care right here in the heart of downtown Austin.

What is an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)?
An ASC is a modern health care facility that allows patients to have surgeries performed safely outside of a traditional hospital setting. This means you can return to the comfort of your own home the same day as your procedure.

Learn more about our ASC: https://bit.ly/4qhuhcD

02/05/2026

“Many of our patients have tried everything else. That’s when you really have to start thinking differently.”

For Chelsey Ortman, M.D., every case of pediatric epilepsy is an opportunity to rethink what’s possible, as well as a reminder of how much is still unknown.

That mindset guides both her patient care and her research. A board-certified pediatric neurologist at UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's Medical Center and faculty member at Dell Medical School - UT Austin, Dr. Ortman is part of a collaborative team working to expand options for children with treatment-resistant epilepsy, especially those who may not qualify for surgery.

Dr. Ortman is helping shape a new generation of epilepsy care, one rooted in innovation. And while her work is deeply technical, its goal is profoundly human —to give every child the best chance at a healthier future.

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