Galveston County Daily News, April 26, 2011

In his weekly column, UTMB Dr. Michael Warren writes about the wisdom of making one’s own funeral plans in advance in order to ease the burden on survivors. Having all the financial arrangements taken care of can be a particular help for grieving family members. more »

Galveston County Daily News, April 19, 2011

In his weekly column, Dr. Michael Warren writes about how to decide when and whether to use a medication that has passed its expiration date.  more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 27, 2010

In his It’s Your Health column, UTMB Dr. Michael Warren notes that accidents are a leading cause of trips to the doctor’s office and emergency room. Statistics show that most accidents occur in the home so a quick review of common problem areas such as the entry, kitchen and bathroom may... more »

Your health By Sally Robinson and Keith Bly What are chores and why is it important for children to have to do chores? Chores are simple tasks that help build planning skills and teach basic life skills. These skills will help your child for the rest of his life with such tasks as cleaning,... more »

Your Health By Michael Warren Donating blood isn’t anywhere near as much fun as a candlelight dinner for two, but it’s a whole lot more rewarding and a lot less expensive.  Blood is one of the world’s most precious commodities; it is perishable and its only source is... more »

Your health By Sally Robinson and Keith Bly  As children lament the end of summer, now is the time for parents to prepare to keep children safe as they return to school.  The beginning of a new school year is a great time to get annual physicals. Texas mandates that all children... more »

Your Health By Michael Warren  For many people, an emergency room is their introduction to a hospital. Imagine: You are in pain or feel ill; you’ve been waiting for two hours; you wish the crying kids would shut up; you wish your spouse would shut up; you’d just like to take a... more »

Your health By Sally Robinson and Keith Bly A new school year is about to begin. As you prepare your child for his or her time in the classroom, remember there is more to getting ready for school than just buying supplies.  If your child will be walking or riding a bicycle to... more »

Your Health By Michael Warren  I have a confession. I’m scared of needles. It’s not an uncommon fear. Most people don’t like having sharp objects stuck into them, regardless of the payoff.  As they say, no one promised us that life would be a rose garden, so maybe... more »

Your health By Sally Robinson and Keith Bly Hot summer days on the beach provide a number of ways to get hurt.  Fortunately, the crop of jellyfish seems to have landed earlier in the year, but occasional stings have been reported. Not all species sting, but the sea nettle and the... more »