Archive for October, 2011

Study’s findings are receiving widespread coverage

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A new study by UTMB Drs. Hsu-Ko Kuo and Ken Fujise appearing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests an association. It looked at 2,450 women between the ages of 20 and 59 and found 60 who reported being told by a physician they’d suffered a heart attack or stroke. Of those, 39 had HPV and 21 did not.

After adjusting for diabetes, smoking habits and other risk factors that influence heart-disease risk, the researchers concluded the odds of developing cardiovascular disease were 2.86 times higher in women who had the types of HPV associated with cancer compared to those who weren’t infected by the virus at all.

The study’s findings are receiving widespread coverage, appearing in The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, USA Today, MSN, WebMD, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, MSNBC and many other news outlets.

Dr. Ken Fujise serves as Director of Division of Cardiology at UTMB. He sees patients in the Surgical Specialty Care Clinics at Victory Lakes. To schedule a Cardiology Appointment please call 832-505-1800.

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The surprising facts about breast cancer risk factors

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

An article written by Dr. Angelica Robinson was  featured in the Houston Chronicle on October 20, 2011. Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor of radiology with a focus in breast imaging. The Breast Health and Imaging Center at Victory Lakes provide a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment that involves the collaboration of several medical subspecialties, including breast imaging, breast surgery, plastic surgery, medical oncology and radiation oncology. In addition, the UTMB Breast Imaging Department is implementing many new cutting-edge technologies including breast-specific gamma imaging, which uses pharmaceuticals to detect abnormal metabolic activity in breast cancer cells. Read more of the article by clicking here.

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Drug Take Back-October 29

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

The Southeast Texas Poison Center and Bay Area Alliance are partnering with the UTMB Health Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes to hold another Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10 AM – 2 PM.  All unwanted or expired medications can be dropped off at the event. This is part of a national effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration to remove potentially dangerous drugs from medicine cabinets and reduce substance abuse. It’s important to properly dispose of medications to prevent them from ending up in landfills, lakes, streams, and ultimately your drinking water.  Please bring medications in original containers. For more information, please contact the Southeast Texas Poison Center at 409-772-3334.

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Thanks for coming to our 1st Annual Ladies Night Out!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

It was such a fun event for everyone involved and we can’t wait until next year! If you were unable to attend we wanted to remind you that you still have time to take advantage of some great October Specials. In the month of October, anyone who has a mammogram will receive a special treat and also a chance to win a gift basket. Also if you refer a friend, you will each receive a special pink gift. Don’t forget that we also have extended hours on Tuesday for mammogram appointments. If you are a self pay patient, please ask about our $99 October Special.  If you have any questions or would like to schedule your mammogram appointment call us at 832-505-1700. Remember you don’t have to have a physician referral!

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Pretty in Pink Ladies Night Out

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

UTMB Health is hosting Pretty in Pink: Ladies’ Night Out at the UTMB Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The evening will include wine and hors d’oeuvres, make-up, shopping, massages and door prizes.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the Victory Lakes Breast Health and Imaging Center, see the latest in digital mammogram technology and meet the clinical professionals who work at the center.

The event will also offer walk-in screening mammograms, breast health education and special gifts for the first 50 guests who wear pink. Admission to the event is free, and the walk-in mammograms will be billed through the patient’s insurance company. If the patient is uninsured, UTMB will offer a special $99 cash rate.

Call the UTMB Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes at 832-505-1700 for more information.

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