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By Kate Hunger Michael Geelhoed, D.P.T., OCS, MTC, associate professor of physical therapy department, was elected vice president of the Texas Physical Therapy Association at its annual state conference in October. Geelhoed, who is also director of clinical education for the department, said he expects his three-year term will increase the PT program's visibility and enable him to serve as a…
By Kate Hunger Respiratory care wasn't his long-term plan when he first came to the U.S. 27 years ago, but Ruben Restrepo, M.D., RRT, FAARC, professor of the respiratory care department says he found his calling in the profession. "I had chosen respiratory therapy as a stepping stone to get licensed as a foreign physician back in 199 when I came to the U.S.," he shared. "What I did not expect…
By Kate Hunger An estimated 60 percent of healthcare workers in the U.S. - or about 8 million people - have careers in the allied health professions. Every November a week is dedicated to celebrating their contributions. At UT Health San Antonio that recognition took the form of a packed schedule of special activities the week of Nov. 4-11. The signature kickoff event, a ladies' football…
By Kate Hunger Diagnosis and treatment of asthma was the focus of a lecture delivered by first-year respiratory care students last month as part of the School's Interprofessional Lecture Series. Sixty-five students attended the Oct. 12 presentation, in addition to School of Health Professions administrators, faculty and administrative support staff, said Gregory Holt Ph.D., RRT, assistant…
By Kate Hunger Kimatha Grice, OTD, OTR, CHT, Occupational Therapy associate professor quilts to relax and to share handmade comfort with others. For the past two summers, she has taught students how to piece and quilt their own creations - and in the process, she has given them an additional way to connect with future patients. Grice organized the quilting group in the summer of 2016, after…
By Kate Hunger Physical therapy students joined in the Global PT Day Service, observed on Oct. 14. Three events were planned for the annual event, said Michael Geelhoed, D.P.T., OCS, MTC associate professor and director of clinical education for the department of physical therapy. Students volunteered Oct. 13 at the students. The following day, students packed food boxes at the San Antonio Food…
By Kate Hunger Medical Laboratory Science master's second-year student Meagan Aguirre knew that the work of the laboratory was a bit of a mystery to students in other health professions. For that reason, she said, said the chance to share more about MLS was an opportunity she couldn't pass up. "Nobody knew what we did," she said. Aguirre and three fellow MLS master's students organized "Lab…
By Kate Hunger Sandeep Subramanian, Ph.D., BPTh, physical therapy assistant professor, is hoping to spark collaboration on rehabilitation research within the School of Health Professions as well as among the School, the wider community of the UT Health San Antonio and other research institutions. To that end, Dr. Subramanian is organizing the Rehabilitation Research Interest Group, which met for…
Recognizing the critical role technology plays in today’s education, the university has recently taken proactive measures to extend and strengthen Wi-Fi signal and improve wireless connectivity.
During the Presidential Awards ceremony held on Wednesday, April 17 at the Betty Kelso Center at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 15 individuals received awards in the areas of distinguished research scholar, clinical excellence, teaching excellence (emerging and sustained) and staff individual excellence. An award for team excellence was also given in recognition of […]