KSAT 12: Some San Antonio dental practices requiring COVID-19 testing for some procedures
July 15, 2020
UT Dentistry has implemented COVID-19 screening protocols and guidelines to keep patients safe during the pandemic. Read and watch the story.
San Antonio Business Journal: SA hospital owner investing $30M-plus to expand health care access
July 2, 2020
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc., the 50% nonprofit owner of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare hospital system, has awarded $32 million to 92 nonprofit agencies across the southern portion of the state. More than half of the grant money — nearly $16.7 million — is going to Bexar County organizations, including Alamo Colleges, the […]
School of Dentistry research enterprise ranks among top U.S. dental schools
June 30, 2020
The school ranked seventh among all U.S. dental schools for National Institutes of Health funding.
News 4: Methodist Healthcare approves $22,662 grant for UT Health School of Dentistry
June 26, 2020
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc. has approved a grant of $22,662 to the School of Dentistry. The School of Dentistry received this emergency grant to provide care to the homeless population at Haven for Hope and other services to the public. Read the full story.
Laredo health care workers donate personal protective equipment for dental students
June 24, 2020
The Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council’s Health Care Preparedness Program recently presented a donation of much-needed personal protective equipment to the Laredo Health Department’s dental health clinic.
Social Work Today: Interprofessional practice in community outreach — Health crisis creates new challenges
June 15, 2020
UT Health San Antonio interprofessional course called STEM Scholars is featured in this article. Irene Chapa, PhD, director of recruitment and science outreach, and Ramaswamy Sharma, PhD, associate professor in the department of cell systems & anatomy, are quoted, as well as students Aldo Hernandez from respiratory care; Manpreet Semwal, PhD student; and Samantha Yee, […]