UT Southwestern Medical Center

09/27/2025

Weight Wellness Day 2025 kicks off today at 9 a.m.—and there’s still time to attend! This free, all-day event is packed with expert insights on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and practical strategies to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Hear from UT Southwestern physicians and specialists and take steps toward your wellness goals. Register now: https://bit.ly/3YMVFF

09/26/2025

Six outstanding employees from UT Southwestern have been nominated by their peers for their exceptional professionalism and have been honored with the Diana and Richard C. Strauss Service Excellence Award. Learn how these individuals excel in their roles, serve as role models, and embody a spirit of volunteerism that strengthens our community.

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Diana and Richard C. Strauss Service Excellence Awards. Each quarter, six employees within the UT Southwestern Health System are honored for demonstrating excellence and professionalism in the workplace.

09/26/2025

Having a baby in the NICU can be both miraculous and overwhelming, with every monitor beep and update sparking concern. A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern researchers tested a specially designed therapy program that holds promise in helping parents’ lower perceptions of child vulnerability, a critical factor in a child’s development. Discover how this research could one day help NICU families feel supported, empowered, and better prepared.

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program developed for parents whose child was born prematurely reduced harmful perceptions that their child remained medically fragile, according to a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

09/25/2025

What if your doctor could prescribe cooking classes along with care? Our Culinary Medicine pilot program shows patients how affordable, nourishing food choices can make a real difference in long-term health. By blending hands-on education in the kitchen with clinical care, the program delivers measurable benefits and helps patients thrive. Find out how: https://bit.ly/4mmsSzy

A novel clinical pilot program at UT Southwestern Medical Center is transforming the role of nutrition education in patient care.

09/25/2025

Service has always been at the heart of Alexandra Penner’s story. Growing up, she watched her father serve first in the military and later as a police officer—a constant reminder of what it means to give selflessly to others.

As Alexandra leaned into her passions for science, medicine, and service, she discovered her calling: to become a physician in the U.S. Army. Over time, that calling has only grown stronger as she’s witnessed the sacrifices made by service members and their families.

Today, as a first-generation college graduate and M.D. student at UT Southwestern Medical Center (Class of 2028), Alexandra feels honored to pursue a career where she can provide soldiers and their families with the care they deserve.

At UTSW, we’re proud to support future physicians like Alexandra who are combining compassion, dedication, and purpose to shape the future of health care.

09/25/2025

Advancing pediatric care, UT Southwestern has appointed three highly respected physicians to lead key divisions in children’s health. Michael “Mike” Bell, M.D., will serve as Chief of Pediatric Critical Care, while Ryan Davies, M.D., takes the helm as Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Andrew Y. Koh, M.D., leads as Chief of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.

Each brings bold vision and proven expertise to advance care, research, and training in their fields. From improving outcomes for critically ill children to pioneering treatments for heart disease and childhood cancer, these leaders are poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families.

Learn more about their vision and how they aim to shape the future of pediatric care.

Three highly regarded pediatric physicians have been appointed to leadership positions at UT Southwestern.

09/24/2025

▶️ Watch our latest Doctor’s Notes video on how adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer have fallen into a “care gap,” caught between pediatric and adult treatment. Hematology specialist Vivian Irizarry Gatell, M.D., explains how combining pediatric and adult cancer expertise helps young patients survive and thrive—receiving better care, improving outcomes, and living whole, healthy lives after treatment. https://bit.ly/4mJbJRA

09/23/2025

Turf toe might sound minor, but it can bench even elite athletes. Just ask NFL quarterbacks Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow. UT Southwestern orthopaedic surgeon Michael VanPelt, D.P.M, M.H.A, FACFAS, explains how turf toe injuries happen, treatment options, and how to reduce the risk of injury.

Turf toe can sideline athletes for weeks. More serious injuries can require surgery and months of recovery. Learn about symptoms and treatment plus how to reduce your risk.

09/23/2025

Food Is Medicine: Discover simple, practical ways to use food for better health at Weight Wellness Day 2025.

Learn tips from UT Southwestern physicians and experts, including nationally recognized Jaclyn Albin, MD, Director of UT Southwestern’s Culinary Medicine Program, and get ideas for healthy, delicious meals that are easy to prepare.

Don’t miss expert talks, a live cooking demo, Q&A sessions, and more—register today: https://bit.ly/3YMVFFy.

Weight Wellness Day 2025 is a free community event on Saturday, Sept. 27, offering engaging health sessions led by UT Southwestern experts.

09/22/2025

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, making advancements that minimize treatment-related harm significant, with over half of patients receiving immunotherapy experiencing side effects. A new UT Southwestern study has identified immune system signals that may help predict which patients are most at risk. Learn how these findings could pave the way for safer, more personalized cancer treatments.

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists has identified early signals from the immune system that could help predict which cancer patients are most likely to develop harmful side effects from immunotherapy.

09/20/2025

Worried about muscle loss while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound? Learn effective strategies to achieve and maintain a healthy weight safely at UT Southwestern’s Weight Wellness Day 2025, a free special event on Saturday, Sept. 27. Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3YMVFFy

09/19/2025

Texas has one of the highest incidences of hepatocellular carcinoma in the country. To accelerate research in treatment and prevention, UT Southwestern’s Liver Tumor Program has been named an NCI Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE). The $12 million award from the National Cancer Institute will fund several research projects to improve patient care. Learn more:

The Liver Tumor Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE).