UTMB Nursing Services

04/15/2026

📢 Nominations close tonight!

Today is your final opportunity to nominate an outstanding nurse for the 2026 Excellence in Nursing (EIN) Awards.

The Good Samaritan Foundation honors nurses who lead with compassion, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact through their work every day — at the bedside and beyond.

If you know a nurse whose story deserves to be celebrated, don’t let this moment pass.

👉 Submit your nomination before the deadline!
🕛 Submissions close tonight at 11:59 p.m.
🔗 Nominate a nurse by visiting https://utmb.us/fmg

Let’s make sure our extraordinary UTMB nurses get the recognition they deserve!

04/14/2026

Get a FREE Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Screening tomorrow!

Early detection saves lives, and these quick, painless screenings are provided by experienced specialists to detect early signs of oral, head, and neck cancer.

📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 UTMB University Hospital Clinics | 1005 Harborside Dr. 5th Floor

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Walk-ins welcome

Take a step toward better health and encourage your loved ones to do the same. Don’t miss this important opportunity to get screened at no cost!

04/14/2026

Meet our March 2026 Wildflower Award Winner: Dunne Dittman! 🌻

We’re proud to recognize Dunne, an outstanding Patient Care Technician who truly goes above and beyond.

Nominated by his team, he consistently delivers compassionate, high‑quality care and makes a positive difference for both patients and staff.

As one nominating RN shared, “Dunne always has a smile on his face, helping others when in need...Dunne deserves this award for all his hard work and dedication to the staff and patients.”

Please join us in celebrating Dunne and thanking him for all he does! 👏

04/13/2026

🌼DAISY Award Spotlight! 🌼

Congratulations to Donnalynn Espinosa, a night shift ICU nurse at UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus, celebrated for her compassion, skill, and steady presence at the bedside. A grateful patient shared that her care made a life-changing difference during recovery.

Join us in congratulating Donnalynn for providing extraordinary, compassionate care! 👏

04/10/2026

Wearing blue & green to support a life‑saving cause 💙💚

Today, our nursing community showed support for organ donation in honor of National Donate Life Blue & Green Day. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise awareness!

04/09/2026

Together in blue & green 💙💚 Nurses, let’s raise awareness for organ donation tomorrow!

Join UTMB Health and Southwest Transplant Alliance for our Annual Donate Life Event, as our healthcare community comes together to honor the legacy of past organ donors, celebrate living donors, and recognize the inspiring journeys of organ transplant recipients.

📆 Friday, April 10th
🕦 11:30 a.m.
📍 Jennie Sealy Lobby / 4th Floor overlooking the Tree of Life display

This event also marks National Donate Life Blue & Green Day. We encourage everyone to wear blue and green to help raise awareness for organ donation.

Nursing Services team members may wear themed attire when paired with approved uniform bottoms, as long as it is appropriate for their work setting.

04/07/2026

🌊 A healthier Galveston is already taking shape.

Just weeks ago, more than 400 community members and partners gathered at UTMB to launch Blue Zones Project Galveston — including one of our very own team members, Clayton Collins, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE!

On World Health Day, we’re celebrating a community‑wide effort focused on healthier places, stronger connections, and making well‑being part of everyday life.

From where we work to where we eat and gather, our environment matters—and Galveston is ready to lead.

Learn more about Blue Zones Project® Galveston 👇
https://utmb.us/fl2

04/06/2026

🦋 Children’s Memorial Service

On Sunday, April 19th, from 3-5 PM, a Children’s Memorial Service will be held to lovingly remember and honor the children who have passed away at UTMB.

The service will take place at the League City Campus (Room 2.210) and will include a meaningful rock-painting remembrance activity for families and staff.

Light refreshments will be provided, and event parking will be validated.

If you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join via livestream at https://utmb.us/any

If you plan to attend, or if you would like to share a photo or story of your child to be included in the service, please contact Donna Hussey at dkhussey@utmb.edu

We hold you and your loved ones in our hearts and hope you can join in this time of remembrance.

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

🚶‍♀️ Let’s get moving this April! 🚶‍♂️

In recognition of the American Heart Association's Start Walking Day (April 1) and Move More Month, join in for a 30‑minute guided walk around the Galveston campus.

📅 Every Wednesday in April
⏰ 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Meet at Moody Medical Library Plaza (front entrance)

Come solo or with a colleague—normal work attire and tennis shoes welcome. No registration needed. Event is weather dependent.

Brought to you by the Academic Enterprise, Office of Wellness.

03/31/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating an incredible achievement by our nurse residents! 🎉

Last week, at the 2026 Vizient Nursing Programs Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, four of our former nurse residents expertly presented their Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) poster, “White Noise and Rest Promotion in Pediatric Intensive Care.”

Please join us in congratulating Sasha Ortiz, RN, Lorin Madera, RN, Alejandra Flores, RN, and Emily Svoboda, RN, for representing UTMB Health with excellence and professionalism.

We also applaud Emilee Mendez, RN, and Joceline Cienfuegos, RN, for delivering a podium presentation on their EBP project, “Resuscitation with Balanced Crystalloids in Critically Ill Patients,” sharing meaningful research and advancing evidence-based nursing practice on a national stage.

We are incredibly proud of all our nursing residents who presented and their dedication to innovation, research, and exceptional patient care!

03/27/2026

📢 Designers needed for UTMB's upcoming Earth Day Recycle in Style Show!

Strut your stuff sustainably, next Friday, April 3rd from 12-1 PM at Moody Medical Library Plaza.

Garments must be created from 100% recycled or reused materials, should be runway-ready and remain workplace-appropriate. Designers may submit individually or as part of a team.

Whether you’re an experienced designer, a DIY enthusiast, or simply passionate about eco-friendly fashion, now's your chance to design and submit a one‑of‑a‑kind recycled garment for the runway.

If you’re interested in participating or would like more details, please reach out to utmbearthday@UTMB.EDU

Not a designer? No problem! There's more to do at UTMB's Earth Day Celebration, happening from 11 AM-1 PM, including a tree seedling giveaway!