UTMB Women's HealthCare, Friendswood

05/04/2026

For some women, menstrual pain can be so debilitating that it interrupts their day-to-day routine, making it difficult to focus on work, family and everyday activities.

UTMB Health specialists like Dr. Emily Sendukas, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, want patients to know these symptoms should not be normalized or ignored. There are ways to properly diagnose conditions like endometriosis, along with treatment options that can help improve quality of life.

The team at UTMB Health encourages patients to seek the support and care they need. To learn more about endometriosis and the gynecological care team at UTMB Health, visit:

Severe menstrual pain isn’t always normal. Endometriosis can take years to diagnose, but recognizing symptoms early and seeking care can lead to effective treatment options and a better quality of life.

01/19/2026

The University of Texas Medical Branch will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 19, 2026. Most of UTMB Health Schools, business areas, administrative areas and many clinics will close in honor of the holiday. For details and holiday hours visit, utmbhealth.com/holiday-hours

12/11/2025

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UTMB Health has been named a Best Maternity Hospital by U.S. News and World Report. This recognition reflects the strength of our maternal care program and the skilled teams who support mothers through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care.

Our OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and maternal care teams provide safe, evidence-based care that helps families navigate one of life’s most important experiences. This designation highlights UTMB’s continued commitment to high-quality maternity care for our communities. Read more: https://utmb.us/evu

12/02/2025

From 1891 to today, resilience has defined us. UTMB began as a bold vision on a barrier
island, and for more than 130 years, we’ve educated, discovered, cared, and innovated
for Texas and beyond. Now, a new day has dawned. A new logo. A new tagline. The same
unwavering purpose. We are UTMB. Where purpose meets passion.

06/19/2025

UTMB Health will commemorate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Most UTMB Health clinics, business areas, and administrative offices will close in honor of the holiday.

All UTMB Health urgent care clinics will be open noon- 6 p.m. In addition to walk-in care, the urgent care clinics offer online scheduling.

To serve our patients, UTMB’s hospitals and ERs on the Angleton Danbury, Galveston, Clear Lake and League City campuses are always open.

For additional information on our holiday hours, visit, https://utmbhealth.com/holiday-hours

05/26/2025

UTMB Health will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. UTMB Health schools, business areas, administrative offices, and many of UTMB’s clinics will close in honor of the holiday. All UTMB Health urgent care clinics will be open noon-6 p.m. To serve our patients, UTMB’s hospitals and ERs on the Angleton Danbury, Galveston, Clear Lake and League City campuses are always open. For additional information on our holiday hours visit,

Upcoming holiday hours at UTMB Health

03/30/2025

Today we celebrate our compassionate healers at UTMB Health on Doctors' Day! Their unwavering commitment to healing, education, and innovation transforms lives and advances medical science. We honor their selfless service and profound impact on our patients' health. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our communities!

02/20/2025

UTMB Health and Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately. We're eager to welcome and serve Aetna members, who now have more choices for in-network hospitals and providers in Galveston County, Southern Brazoria County and Southern Harris County.

The University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna®, a CVS Health business, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately.

01/28/2025

UTMB Health has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, placing it among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. This prestigious honor—which the campus also received in 2023 and 2024—reflects UTMB Health’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes. For more visit, https://utmb.us/c0g

01/23/2025

In 2024, a group of UTMB clinicians from different departments, teams and campuses came together with a shared mission -- spread awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, also known as PMAD, by sharing their own personal, firsthand experiences with it. These are their stories.

For more information and resources please visit, https://utmb.us/bzp