Fox 29 and News 4: ‘Very challenging’: Texas leads nation in repeat teenage pregnancies; experts weigh in
February 24, 2022
Dr. Kristen Plastino, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology / UT Teen Health, was interviewed for this story.
School of Nursing to coordinate South Texas Latino Alzheimer’s research network
February 24, 2022
Latino voices to shape new studies to improve care, support for families living with dementia South Texas Latinos will have the opportunity to share the challenges and concerns of living with dementia and caring for individuals affected by dementia thr …
Yahoo! News: Jill Biden meets cancer survivors, military families during Texas trip
February 24, 2022
During a visit to the Mays Cancer Center, Biden spoke to patients and doctors about the disparities of cancer care among Latinos. The Biden administration, along with the first lady, have advocated for jumpstarting cancer screenings that were missed or …
The Hill: Jill Biden meets cancer survivors, military families during Texas trip
February 24, 2022
During a visit to the Mays Cancer Center, Biden spoke about the disparities of cancer care among Latinos and highlighted the importance of combating language and cultural barriers to make better care possible among the community. Read story
San Antonio Report: Jill Biden visits Mays Cancer Center as part of White House initiative to reduce cancer deaths
February 24, 2022
The visit comes after the Biden administration announced the restart of the Cancer Moonshot initiative earlier this month. Read story
KSTX (Texas Public Radio): First Lady Jill Biden visits medical and military facilities in San Antonio
February 24, 2022
Several San Antonio cancer survivors and their doctors talked with Biden as she toured the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. Read story
KSAT: First Lady Jill Biden makes multiple stops during San Antonio visit
February 24, 2022
The centerpiece of the first lady’s visit to the Mays Cancer Center was a listening session with experts about the cancer health disparities in the Latino community. Read story
KENS 5: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited cancer center, military families in San Antonio
February 24, 2022
She arrived Wednesday, Feb. 23, to attend listening sessions and take a tour as part of the Cancer Moonshot initiative. Read story
San Antonio Express-News: Jill Biden, in visit to UT Health San Antonio, says education can cut cancer rates
February 24, 2022
First lady Jill Biden toured the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, commending the center for its efforts to stem disparities in Latino cancer rates and stressing education for early detection. Her visit was part of the administration’s Cance …
First lady Jill Biden visits Mays Cancer Center
February 24, 2022
First lady Jill Biden toured Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and praised its efforts in addressing disparities in cancer rates among Latinos.