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Looking for the UTMB Hurricane Ike emergency site?

The information and resources posted during Hurricane Ike are all still available, but they have been moved to a new location in an effort to restore normal web operations. Click here for the emergency information and resource site.




Delivery Of Perishable / Refrigerated Materials

Departments expecting refrigerated or perishable materials must notify Central Receiving at 772-5341 or 772-0454 with the tracking number, shipper and delivery carrier to ensure materials are accepted and not refused during the building renovation period. For more information about all Logistics services please visit http://www.utmb.edu/logistics/.




Information for Patients: Clinic locations, available services, physicians and caregivers directory

During UTMB's recovery from Hurricane Ike, clinical services normally offered on the Galveston campus have been temporarily suspended or relocated. However, many of UTMB’s mainland-based clinics and facilities, and a mobile Galveston clinic, are open to serve patients during this time of need. Many physicians and other caregivers are serving patients at alternate locations, and special arrangements are in place for special needs patients such as expectant mothers, cancer and transplant patients. For details, visit www.utmbhealthcare.org.

For patient care questions or information, please contact the UTMB Access Center at (409) 772-2222 or toll-free at (800) 917-8906.




"We stop for no storm!" t-shirts now available

Now here is a way to help give back to the school and island we all love so much. "We stop for no storm!" t-shirts are available and all the proceeds will go to the UTMB Hurricane Recovery Fund. It's a simple way to show your Galveston and UTMB pride and support the school's efforts to get everything up and running as quickly as possible. Click here to order your t-shirt now!




The Access Center launches new web site

UTMB Access CenterThe UTMB Access Center has launched a new web site promoting their services to UTMB patients and employees, referring physicians, and the communities UTMB serves. The Access Center meets the needs of these important groups through appointment scheduling, telephone triage, physician referral programs, and much more. The Access Center is committed to providing convenient, customer-friendly access to the UTMB Health System. Visit the Access Center online at www.utmb.edu/AccessCenter or call (409) 772-2222 or toll free (800) 917-8906.



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