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David Gius, MD, PhD, assistant dean for research and professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, and associate cancer center director for translational research at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now (KENS 5) YouTube
Stephen Harper, MD, deputy medical director of the San Antonio Fire Department and medical director of several emergency response departments in the San Antonio area, has been named Texas EMS Leader of the Year. Harper received the award from the Texas Department of State Health Services at the annual Texas EMS Conference held in […]
Patrick S. Ramsey, MD, MSPH, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More
Jason Bowling, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
New book provides big recommendations from the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference
Research findings, strategies target the leading cause of Latino death With cancer still rising in the U.S. Latino population, leaders at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and national cancer experts have published an online book with innovative recommendations to reduce Latino cancer. The book, “Advancing the […]
New book provides big recommendations from the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference
Research findings, strategies target the leading cause of Latino death Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Cliff Despres SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 – With cancer still rising in the U.S. Latino population, leaders at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and national cancer experts […]
Dear UT Health San Antonio Community, As we anticipate inclement weather conditions on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, including below-freezing temperatures and potential precipitation, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, students, employees and visitors. Below is important information regarding health science center campus operations and guidance for the day:, Health System Operations/Patient Care Services, • UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital: Operating under normal conditions • UT Health Physicians and Outpatient Locations: Patient care services begin at 12pm • Mays Cancer Center: Patient care services begin at 12pm • UT Dentistry: Patient care services begin at 12pm • Existing telehealth appointments will continue as scheduled and 24/7/365 access to electronic medical…, Academic Operations, • Classes: All schools will transition to web-based instruction (e.g., Teams or Zoom) at the discretion of the department chair or program director. • Student Clinical Activities: Follow the guidelines of your assigned clinical site. , Research Operations, • Central research services (e.g. DLAR, OSP) are mission critical and will be operational. Research laboratories will be open and accessible via normal badge access. Facilities and emergency staff will be onsite to support necessary labs and related activities to avoid any disruption in research activities. • Individual investigators and non-institutional research offices operate according to…, Administrative Operations, • Administrative operations will function remotely. Please check with your supervisor if you have any questions. • Food operations, the cashier windows, and non-critical deliveries are suspended and willresume on Wednesday. Food service is available in the Multispecialty and Research Hospital. , Other Operational Changes, - Campus shuttle services will begin at 11:30am , General Guidance and Safety Measures, 1. Travel Safety: Please allow extra time for your commute and exercise caution, especially on potentially wet or icy roadways. If you are considered essential personnel and cannot get to work, please contact your supervisor immediately. 2. Inclement Weather Policy: Review the Inclement Weather Policy (8.3.1) in the Institutional Handbook of Operating Policies (IHOP) to ensure compliance with…, Care.com, for benefits-eligible employees who need help finding quality dependent care. Log in to the , dedicated Care.com website for UT Health San Antonio employees, to access or enroll in Care.com using your UT Health San Antonio single sign-on credentials. For questions about how to access, enroll and use Care.com services, call (855) 781-1303 or email careteam@care.com . , Stay Informed and Prepared, Given the criticality of the services we offer, the health science center campus is open, operational and safe. This weather event will continually be assessed over the next two days and if necessary, operational updates will be made accordingly. Please visit www.uthscsa.edu for the most up-to-date information. Your cooperation during this weather event is greatly appreciated. Please remain…
Jason Bowling, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, professor and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, director of the department’s Institute for Health Promotion Research and associate director of Cancer Outreach and Engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was mentioned in this article. Read More
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, professor and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, director of the department’s Institute for Health Promotion Research and associate director of Cancer Outreach and Engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was quoted in this article. Read More