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Associate Professor Ana Allegretti, PhD, OTR, ATP , was elected in May to serve on the board of directors of Project MEND, a nonprofit that provides refurbished medical equipment to people in San Antonio and Texas. The organization’s mission is closely aligned with Allegretti’s expertise and research related to adaptive equipment. Allegretti presented two training sessions at Project MEND over…
A career in the laboratory wasn’t always part of the plan for Assistant Professor/Clinical Brittany Teeter, MS, CLS, MLS (ASCP) . Instead, her role a medical laboratory scientist began as a practical choice that made sense for her and her family and evolved into a career she continues to shape with an eye to the future. “If you do something well, you kind of owe it to society to help others do…, Her path to the lab, Teeter was living in Killeen, Texas, when she decided to enroll in the medical laboratory technician program at Central Texas College. At the time, her husband was in the military and assigned to the nearby U.S. Army post. “I liked their rolling admissions; it worked with my timeline,” she said of her reason for choosing the laboratory program. “I initially did it because of the job outlook and…
Students and faculty from five programs in the School of Health Professions participated in the Spurs Give Back to School Bash on Aug. 5. Several thousand children and adults attended the free community event, which included backpack and school supply giveaways, vaccinations, haircuts, eye exams, dental screenings, and a variety of other activities and services from community organizations and…
Inspired by her blood bank professor when she was a student at UT Health San Antonio, Tiffany Roerich Wafford , MSTM, MLS (ASCP), SBB, set a goal of leading a class of her own someday. “I knew I wanted to teach from the very beginning, when I was a student in this program,” said Wafford, an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Laboratory Sciences. “I didn’t realize I would teach this…
The Medical Laboratory Sciences Class of 2024 held its white coat ceremony on Sept. 15. The event marked the second time the program has held a white coat ceremony, which symbolizes the transition from the pre-clinical to clinical phase of the program. The white coat also represents the oath students take pledging to provide the highest standard of ethical care to patients. Because medical…
A research study that aims to equip future allied health professionals with the most effective methods and skills to communicate with people with aphasia has received a $30,000 interprofessional collaboration grant from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions. ASAHP announced the grant award on Sept. 18. Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder caused by stroke or…
School of Health Professions faculty and students receive awards, present at annual state conference
School of Health Professions Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs David Henzi, EdD , received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Society for the Advancement of Health Professions at its 45 th annual conference in September. “I have had the honor of working with TSAHP since 2014 and to be recognized by the organization with the Distinguished Service Award was a wonderful…
Students in the Division of Respiratory Care at UT Health San Antonio learn how to be valuable, contributing members of the health care team. Some of our respiratory care alumni go on to pursue other health professions. Take a moment to learn more about Anthony Mendoza, Jr., who graduated from our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program in 2021 and started our Master of Physician…, Why did you choose UT Health San Antonio?, UT Health San Antonio is one of the top health professions schools in Texas, has a reputation for academic excellence and emphasizes diversity by including people from all types of races, backgrounds and specialties. Also — San Antonio is home, and I feel that being home, with the support system of friends and family, is an advantage for anyone focused on growing as an individual. , How did the respiratory care program prepare you for PA school? , By exposing me to a rigorous didactic and clinical experience that made me restructure my entire lifestyle for two years. I managed my time more efficiently, changed my study style and worked closely with my peers and professors to succeed as a health professional. , What experience gained in the respiratory care program has had the biggest impact on you?, I learned how to be comfortable asking my peers and professors for help. I learned that asking for help doesn’t make you weak and shows character — that you can put your pride to the side and focus on getting tasks done correctly.
By Kate Hunger Allied health professionals have a critical role in our health care system and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to millions. The School of Health Professions will host events during Allied Health Week, which runs Nov. 4-11. The week will kick off with a powder puff football game on Nov. 4, said MOT senior and class president Sarah Purcell, who also is president of the…
By Kate Hunger The Department of Emergency Health Science provides paramedic and EMT training for San Antonio Fire Department firefighters, but the department continues to be involved in the safety and continuing educations of first responders long after their training has ended. The Sept. 6 report on KSAT focused on the impact of the opioid crisis on first responders and included an interview…