A defining milestone for heart care in Austin: 500 heart transplants at the Institute for Cardiovascular Health, a partner program with @ascensionseton. Patient Victor Gamble rang the ceremonial bell after discharge, surrounded by the community that made it possible.
We are closing out #NursesWeek grateful for the nurses who help power healthcare. Over the past several days we have celebrated our nursing staff and the care they deliver to patients and families. To our nurses: Thank you!
A milestone in care for Central Texans: 100 kidney transplants through our Abdominal Transplant Center, a partnership with @AscensionSeton, led by @dellmedschool faculty surgeons.
What if you could design a health system from the ground up? With the strength of @UTAustin, the integration of @UTMDAnderson, anchored by Dell Med & a unique opportunity to build differently, we can move beyond improving the system we have to build the one we need. @DellFdn
Happy #DoctorsDay to our physicians. Your expertise and compassion help patients get the right care, clearer answers and stronger support through every step of their health journey. Thank you for caring for Central Texans.
The City of Austin recently honored Dr. Michael Brode for Long COVID Awareness Day. As medical director of our Post-COVID-19 Program, he delivers evidence-based, person-centered care for patients navigating long-term symptoms. @austintexasgov
In just 5 years, the Texas Center for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease has performed 50 pediatric heart transplants and earned a No. 10 national ranking. That means access to specialized care for the youngest Texans. https://t.co/KP70R6d4Dm
When CJ’s heart condition was diagnosed before birth, his parents feared they’d need to leave Central Texas for care. Instead, they found seamless, team-based care close to home at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. CJ’s story: https://t.co/a17arxIxne
Led by Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., the Texas Center for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease team expanded clinical infrastructure, recruited talent & established capabilities to perform the region's 1st pediatric heart transplant, changing outcomes & lives in Central TX & beyond.
The TX Center for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease has completed 50 heart transplants in 5 years. This milestone is an example of how investing in academic medicine yields better outcomes for kids, expanding access to life-saving care close to home. @dellchildrens@utaustin
Dr. Aliza Norwood is taking the #TEDxUTAustin stage on 3/8. Her work reflects the power of integrated, person-centered care, ensuring patients with complex needs receive coordinated support close to home. We’re proud to see her representing the future of care in Central Texas.
UT Health Austin is proud to be ranked among @Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers of 2026. This recognition reflects our team's commitment to providing the highest quality outpatient surgical care in Central Texas.
For Chelsey Ortman, M.D., every case of pediatric epilepsy is an opportunity to rethink what’s possible. The goal of her deeply technical work is profoundly human: to give every child the best chance at a healthier future. https://t.co/nGeHA7oZZl
Jon Willie, M.D., is changing adult epilepsy care for the better as the leader of UT Health Austin’s new Functional Neurosurgery Clinic. The practice is redefining what’s possible for patients with epilepsy and other complex neurological conditions. https://t.co/t2RttI7WdC
50 UT Health Austin physicians have been named @Austin_Monthly 2026 Top Doctors! This peer-nominated honor reflects our team’s dedication to advancing the delivery of exceptional care in Central Texas. https://t.co/mmzqN5gHjB
Best of 2025: Baby William was the youngest patient to ever receive a Berlin heart device, thanks to world-class care at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between UT Health Austin and @dellchildrens. https://t.co/TUBtF7AAYf
Best of 2025: The most vulnerable Texans can now get world-class, complex care right here in Austin at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, thanks to Central Texans’ investment in academic medicine. https://t.co/2yYRXNfIxo
Best of 2025: The Institute for Cardiovascular Health made history this year as the 2nd center globally to perform major aortic surgery using a carbon dioxide flushing technique for stent grafts, reducing risk & improving patient outcomes. @ascensionseton https://t.co/E1N6y6Ffn6
Best of 2025: This year, UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at @dell_childrens ranked in the top 25 for pediatric neurology & neurosurgery by @usnews, a testament to the power of the team’s unique approach. https://t.co/toeLnAdsPG
Best of 2025: When Kelli found out her mom, Julie, needed a kidney transplant, she immediately offered hers, kickstarting a kidney donation chain that saved multiple lives, including her mom’s. https://t.co/DAzox7iSaB
We're resharing some of our most popular stories of 2025, like that of Dr. Kirby Taylor, resident in the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute. Doctors like Taylor are meeting Central Texas’s need for advanced eye care. #BestOf2025 https://t.co/PPaIRgdI61