Submit proposals for the IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants
February 14, 2022
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is soliciting proposals for the 2021-2022 IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants. The goal is to promote, develop and expand community and academic research partnerships for the tra …
The Daily Dive podcast on iHeart.com: Ukraine Crisis Continues and Deep Brain Stimulation Used to Treat Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2022
In this podcast, Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, Neurosurgery, discusses the team’s recent surgery utilizing deep brain stimulation in a patient with mild/early Alzheimer’s. Dr. Papanastassiou’s interview begins at the nine-minute mark. Listen Now
KSAT 12: San Antonio program pushes cultural representation in dental care across Texas
February 14, 2022
Dr. Juanita Lozano-Pineda, associate dean for external affairs at the School of Dentistry, and director of the Hispanic Center of Excellence, and student Jessica De La Fuente, were interviewed for this story on the dental school program aimed at improv …
San Antonio Express-News: ‘This virus is not going anywhere’: San Antonio experts eye new COVID strain — stealth omicron
February 14, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor and Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, discussed future surges of COVID-19 in this story. Read More
Texas A&M Today: ‘Equal Parts Grit And Grace’
February 14, 2022
Dr. Sandeep Patel, Transplant Center and Gastroenterology, director of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, is quoted in this inspiring story. Read More
KENS 5: Child abuse patients rose 25% in past three months in Bexar County, doctor says
February 14, 2022
Dr. James Lukefahr, Pediatrics, is quoted in this story. Read More
KSAT 12: Online exhibit honors San Antonio’s African-American medical pioneers
February 14, 2022
Temi Adejuyigbe, a fourth-year medical student, was interviewed for this story on a local Black History exhibit honoring medical pioneers. Read More
Studies compare best ways to treat wide-neck aneurysms
February 14, 2022
Microsurgery with clips is weighed against coils, stents deployed via catheters. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 14, 2022) — Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs re …
Dr. Amelie Ramirez wins 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award
February 14, 2022
Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promotion Research, UT Health San Antonio Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, director of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio and a leading health disparities researcher, has been selected for the 2022 AAHHE Outs …
Dr. Amelie Ramirez wins 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award
February 11, 2022
Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promotion Research, UT Health San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, director of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio and a leadi …