Results: 158 news stories

The New York Times: When Dementia Changes a Loved One’s Personality

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, professor and Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research in the School of Nursing, was quoted in this article.   Read More


What lurks in the School of Nursing’s state-of-the-art basement?

At the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation, tales of mysterious and lifelike manikins come to life after hours, but these eerie experiences are part of something bigger. State-of-the-art simulators, virtual reality and AI help train the next generation of nurses in lifelike scenarios.


School of Nursing–VA partnership nationally recognized

The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing and Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital have received national recognition for their enduring and dynamic partnership, which has continually enhanced nursing practice, education and veteran care in San Antonio.


NEWS4SA: UT Health San Antonio Caring for the Caregiver Program wins national dementia care award

Roxana Delgado, PhD, MS, professor with the School of Nursing and director of its Caring for the Caregiver Program, was quoted in this article.   Read More


UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program earns national award

Maude’s Awards honor those caring for dementia patients The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned a national award for its comprehensive education and support for families living with dementia. The 5TH Annual Maude’s Awards were announced […]


UT Health San Antonio, UTSA salute health care workers at homecoming game with free and BOGO ticket offers

  Join UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio as they celebrate health care workers during the Roadrunner’s Oct. 19 football game. As part of the UTSA Athletics Salute to Hometown Heroes initiative, UT Health San Antonio dignitaries will recognize the unwavering commitment of health care workers at the homecoming […]


KVDA-TV (Telemundo 60 San Antonio): Hay ayuda gratuita en San Antonio para cuidadores de familiares

Roxana Delgado, PhD, assistant professor and director of the School of Nursing Caring for the Caregiver program, was interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


Online scheduling, extended hours for on-campus health care now available

Online direct scheduling for student and employee health care appointments at Wellness 360 — located on the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Campus — is now available through MyChart. To schedule your appointment, log in with your MyChart username and password or create an account. Once logged in, select Wellness 360 student/employee health, then choose your appointment type. […]


Boost your wellness this holiday season: Program now enrolling

  The Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate has openings for a six-month program that promotes lifestyle change, including a plant-predominant eating pattern to achieve optimal health. Members of the university and the community are welcome to enroll in the program, which takes place at the School of Nursing Building on the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano […]


WOAI TV (NEWS4SA): Substance abuse and pregnancy: Texas pushes to help mothers suffering from addiction

UT Health San Antonio and the 9th Annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium hosted by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing and the state Health and Human Services Commission were mentioned in this news segment.   Watch Now


KENS 5: Organizers at Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium aim to break stigma and raise awareness

Sonya Hardin, PhD, APRN, dean of the School of Nursing, was interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


KABB TV (Fox SA): UT Health San Antonio hosts 9th annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium

Sonya Hardin, PhD, APRN, dean of the School of Nursing, was interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


WOAI TV (NEWS4SA): UT Health San Antonio to host 9th Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium

Sonya Hardin, PhD, APRN, dean of the School of Nursing, was interviewed about neonatal abstinence syndrome and the 9th Annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium hosted by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing and the state Health and Human Services Commission.   Watch Now


KSAT 12: Mothers share stories of recovery, hope, and healing at 9th Annual NAS Symposium

Laura Sisk, DNP, RN, clinical assistant professor at the School of Nursing, and Julie Ball, a mother and panel member at the 9th Annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium hosted by the School of Nursing and the state Health and Human Services Commission, were featured in this news segment.   Watch Now


KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation recognized on a national level

James Cleveland, PhD, RN, director of the Center for Simulation Innovation at the School of Nursing, and Sonya Hardin, PhD, RN, APRN, dean of the School of Nursing, were interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s programs achieve new national rankings

Graduate programs in the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions have achieved new national rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 list of best graduate schools.


Hundreds of students celebrated for their achievements

Proud parents, family members and friends witnessed the celebratory sights and sounds of the 1,098 graduates of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio who crossed the stage during the combined spring and summer commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, at the Alamodome.


School of Nursing 2024 graduate understands the power of a nurse’s voice

As she prepares to enter patient care after graduation this May, School of Nursing student Dayelsy “Day” Navarrete Alvarez hopes her voice will resonate as a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and compassionate future in nursing.


Recognizing Nurses May 6–12

  Each year, National Nurses Week encourages nurses, other health care professionals, employers, community leaders and the public to recognize and promote the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale was a British nurse, social reformer and statistician who […]


Center for Simulation Innovation at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing earns prestigious accreditation

Life-like mannequins train students, health care professionals Hal, the talking mannequin that’s a centerpiece of a simulation training lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, comes with life-like head and facial movements and the occasional attitude of a youthful patient. “Hello, my name is Hal. And if you talk to me, I’ll […]