The department of pathology and laboratory medicine celebrated National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 14–20 with games, prizes and goodies each day of the week — from bagels, cookies and donuts to pizza and friendship bracelets. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists whose support was […]
As of April 22, UT Health San Antonio’s Report-A-Problem Service Request form for Facilities Management has moved to My Service Center to better facilitate online updates and the organization’s growth. To allow for a seamless transition, Report-A-Problem is similar in appearance to the former submittal form and has the same convenient accessibility from desktops and […]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental checkups more than about clean teeth and fresh breath. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and dentists […]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental […]
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.
Brian Eastridge, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, and chief, Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now (KABB -TV) Watch Now WOAI-TV
Charles Katz Drive will be excavated from Monday, July 8, to Saturday, July 20, notwithstanding inclement weather, to install chilled water lines to the new Center for Brain Health building adjacent to the Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC) on the Greehey Campus (also referred to as the north campus). The excavation will affect […]
More than 900 employees were honored in May for reaching notable milestones in their time with the institution. Acting President Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP, and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Andrea Marks were among those present to congratulate honorees on reaching their milestones. The first event honored 560 employees marking 10, […]
At a parenting crossroads, Heather and Callum Riley found that their daughter, Harper, required cranial remolding to address brachycephaly. After careful consideration, they chose helmet therapy overseen by Jim Brookshier, a cranial specialist at UT Health San Antonio, for cosmetic correction. Harper adjusted seamlessly to the helmet, and after a successful six-month therapy period, her head now…, Featured Provider, Jim Brookshier, MPO, CLPO, FAAOP
John Lattimore, an amateur artist, shares his journey of finding relief from essential tremors through deep brain stimulation surgery. Enduring a lifetime of involuntary movements affecting his hands, arms, head, trunk, and vocal cords, Lattimore's condition hindered daily tasks and hobbies. However, after consulting with Alexander Papanastassiou. MD, at UT Health San Antonio, he opted for deep…, Featured Provider, Alexander Papanastassiou, M.D., Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou is an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UT Health San Antonio. He specializes in general neurosurgery and surgery for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. His expertise is in resective surgery, radiosurgery and neuromodulation, including deep brain stimulation and microvascular decompression. Dr.…