June 19, 2023

Dr. Angela P. Haynes Burgess discusses Eclampsia

Black women are three times more likely to die of cardiovascular complications during pregnancy and in the postpartum period than women of other races. Tori Bowie’s tragic pregnancy outcome is a sad reminder that preeclampsia/eclampsia “spares no one”…and raising awareness…


June 5, 2023

Labor of love: Midwives join UT Physicians

Certified nurse midwives play an essential role in women’s health care. Not only do they offer both emotional and medical support for pregnant patients, but they also provide care for women throughout their lifespan including addressing gynecological problems, performing well-woman…


May 25, 2023

Increase in STI’s in Texas and the US– specifically, congenital syphilis

Dr. Irene Stafford spoke with the Houston Chronicle to raise awareness on the effect and devastating consequences of STI’s on untreated moms and their babies. The solution is to Screen, Test & Treat. “We should start raising flags. It should…


May 18, 2023

May is National Women’s Health Month

May is National Women’s Health Month, but UTHealth Houston – UT Physicians provide stellar care for women 24/7, 365 days a year. Brian Rodriguez Echevarria, MD, was recently interviewed by Univision Houston Channel 45 about perimenopause and the impact it…


May 11, 2023

The effect of STI’s on untreated moms and their babies can have devastating consequences. The solution is to Screen, Test & Treat.

Dr. Irene Stafford continues to sound the alarm on the frightening statistics highlighting the increase in STI’s in Texas and the US– specifically, congenital syphilis. Dr. Stafford’s Interview with ABC 13


April 17, 2023

Physician turns to bodybuilding for fitness and weight control

What started out as weight training turned into competitive bodybuilding for Nina H. Dereska, MD, urogynecologist with UT Physicians Urogynecology Center – Sugar Land.



April 12, 2023

Dr. Haynes Burgess – Black Maternal Health Week

  Dr. Haynes Burgess – Black Maternal Health Week this morning on Fox 26 4/11-4/17 Black Maternal Health Week is held annually from April 11 – April 17 to bring awareness to the alarming maternal health issues affecting Black Moms.


April 12, 2023

Black Maternal Health Week

Black Maternal Health Week is held annually from April 11 – April 17. Angela Haynes Burgess, MD, spoke to KRIV Fox 26 to bring awareness to the alarming maternal health issues affecting Black Moms. The statistics are alarming and Dr….



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