‘Everything I do, I’ve done for my son’
May 4, 2023
Patricia De La Cruz Graduating School of Nursing student sets inspirational example A single mother, Patricia De La Cruz had to overcome significant hurdles before applying to nursing school. Living in a new country, she needed to learn English, take p …
Dr. Elena Volpi appointed director of acclaimed Sam and Ann Barshop Institute
May 4, 2023
Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2023) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has appointed Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, FGSA, as director of its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and …
Joining the ranks of the frontline heroes
May 4, 2023
Madison StJohn Madison StJohn discovered the respiratory care profession while watching news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. In those reports, StJohn heard respiratory therapists described as “frontline heroes” in the medical response to the pandemi …
2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
May 4, 2023
UT Health San Antonio’s 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 24. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each am …
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Understanding Aphasia
May 4, 2023
Cathy Torrington Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology, raises awareness about aphasia, a common communication disorder caused by stroke, brain injury or a progressive condition. Dr. Eaton provides information about a new monthly support group …
Two UT Health San Antonio experts to speak at global health symposium
May 4, 2023
Two experts from UT Health San Antonio will serve as guest speakers at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s third annual Global Health Symposium May 18 and 19 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The university is a sponsor of the cross-disciplina …
Burial of Ashes ceremony honors body donors, brings closure
May 4, 2023
SAN ANTONIO, May 4, 2023 – Beth Stewart says her mother always was one to “keep the ball rolling.” “At any gathering, you’d want my mother to be there, because she kept the conversation going,” she said. “The reason that people loved her so much was th …
KSAT 12: ‘Fighting Fentanyl’: KSAT gets look inside local recovery house
May 3, 2023
Be Well Texas, a substance-use treatment and recovery support program of UT Health San Antonio, was featured on KSAT’s continuing series “Fighting Fentanyl.” Watch Now
KSAT Q&A: UT Health San Antonio dermatologist discusses skin cancer warning signs, myths
May 3, 2023
Robert Gilson, MD, Dermatology, Mays Cancer Center, was interviewed for this live news segment. Watch Now
10 superfruits to add to your daily diet
May 3, 2023
Are you looking for a healthier way to stay energized, boost your immune system and bring more nutrients into your diet? Click here to learn about the benefits of 10 nutrient-packed superfruits in this article featured in the San Antonio Express …