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Cleft and craniofacial team brings ‘all smiles’ to Tomball family
Gina Drake was in her second trimester when she learned her child would be born with a cleft lip and palate. Although a tearful revelation, the resources her family would discover would make all the difference. “I found out during...
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First Person: Mission to Vietnam
First Person is an occasional series, providing firsthand accounts of outreach programs involving our McGovern Medical School community. I co-founded Nuoy Reconstructive International, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit in 2020 in order to provide a comprehensive international medical engagement with...
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Family Keeps the Faith During Baby’s Cleft Lip Repair
Matthew Greives, MD, talked to FOX 26 News about the successful results of a device used to prepare a 1-year-old patient with a cleft lip and palate for reconstructive surgery. The patient’s mother also spoke about her experience on FOX...
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Greives, McNutt, and Robinson Among Faculty Recognized for Exemplary Service
In this season of gratitude and giving, UTHealth Houston celebrated faculty endowment holders and honored the generous benefactors who created those endowments to propel the university’s mission forward. During a luncheon hosted by Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, UTHealth Houston president...
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BACK 2 SCHOOL: Knowing when to see a doctor after a sports injury
BACK 2 SCHOOL: Knowing when to see a doctor after a sports injury
Wendy Chen, MD, talked to KPRC-TV Channel 2 about when to seek medical attention after a sports injury. Read the full story, here…
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WonderKids event rocks Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month
The Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians held its 4th Annual WonderKids Workshop and Concert on July 15 at the UTHealth Houston campus. Inspired by the movie “Wonder,” the event celebrates children who overcome cleft and other craniofacial conditions during...
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Rockin’ and Rollin’
The Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians held its fourth annual WonderKids Workshop and Concert July 15 at UTHealth Houston. Inspired by the movie “Wonder,” the event celebrates children who overcome cleft and other craniofacial conditions during National Cleft and...
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Teen patient becomes role model for others diagnosed with cleft
From time to time, Charlotte “Charlie” Brown will be asked questions about her face and why it’s a little different. Although that may seem off-putting to some, she sees it as an opportunity to educate and spread awareness about cleft...
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The importance of pediatric cleft care
The importance of pediatric cleft care
Imagine being an expectant parent and learning that your unborn child has a cleft palette, lip, or other craniofacial condition. It can be shocking and scary news for any family. But having the right team of specialists available can make...
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Chen claims inaugural Distinguished Faculty Award in DEI
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion selected Wendy Chen, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, as its inaugural winner of the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award...
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Surgery, care allow child born with cleft lip and palate to blow bubbles and more
The first time Sonia Estrada saw her son Jae blow a bubble, it brought tears to her eyes. The seemingly simple act marked a major milestone for the now 7-year-old Jae, who was born with a cleft lip and palate...
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Craniofacial surgeon provides hope and care in Guatemala City
In December of last year, Phuong D. Nguyen, MD, and health care experts from around the world gathered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to provide expert surgical care to children diagnosed with cleft lip or palate. Held by Operation Smile, a...
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Brother and sister benefit from expert cleft care team
Brother and sister benefit from expert cleft care team
As a mom to two wonderful children who each have their own cleft journey, Abby Freking is thankful for the help and guidance of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians. Read more… Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians |...
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Woman Dies from Silicone Injections – Unlicensed Houston Woman Charged
Woman Dies from Silicone Injections – Unlicensed Houston Woman Charged
Matthew Greives, MD, spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 about why it’s important to go to a licensed professional for cosmetic procedures. The interview aired at 5 and 10 p.m., and was shared online. November 18, 2021
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Transgender woman experiences new lease on life
Transgender woman experiences new lease on life
Audrie Siegel was born male and longed to be female. She sought the expertise of Dr. Daniel Freet of UT Physicians, who performed gender affirmation surgery, giving Audrie a new lease on life. Read the full story… December 22, 2020
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Surgeon asked to virtually participate in Inauguration Day
Written by: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | January 21, 2021 One of our very own, Phuong Nguyen, MD, assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) was asked to...
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Happy Medical Assistant Appreciation Week
Thank you to our stellar Medical Assistant team for the amazing work that you do and your dedication to support our patients daily. Happy Medical Assistant Appreciation Week!
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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital offers treatment for children living with facial differences
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital offers treatment for children living with facial differences
July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month Children facing facial differences deserve the best medical treatment available to give them a normal life. Fortunately, they can receive that opportunity through facial re-animation at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Phuong Nguyen,...
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Department of Surgery Faculty Named Inaugural Champions of Learning Environment
Department of Surgery Faculty Named Inaugural Champions of Learning Environment
In an effort to continue to enhance professionalism and encourage a positive learning environment, Directors of Learning Environment Vineeth John, MD, MBA, and John Riggs, MD, have announced 16 McGovern Medical School faculty as the inaugural Champions of Learning Environment....
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2020 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards
2020 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the 2020 winners of the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. May is designated as teaching excellence month for McGovern Medical School. For a full listing of all McGovern Medical School winners, click here. Acute Care Surgery Sasha Adams, MD...
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