Turning challenges into opportunities

May 5, 2025

Alina Lundblade’s path to nursing wasn’t set in stone at first. But considering her heart for children and health care, it was meant to be. Now Lundblade is set to graduate with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and begin her next chapter of patient care.




Recognizing Nurses May 6-12

April 29, 2025

  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 […]




2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized

April 16, 2025

  UT Health San Antonio’s 2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Francisco Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, during an awards ceremony at the Academic and Administration Building April 15. Since 1988, the Presidential Ambassador Scholar Awards have been provided to outstanding students from each of the five schools […]





San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame to induct Danet Bluhm

March 21, 2025

Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, of UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, will be inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame for her impactful leadership in health care, education and community service.