UT Health San Antonio cardio-oncology program recognized as a Center of Excellence
February 8, 2022
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – The cardio-oncology program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has been recognized by the International Cardio-Oncology Society as a Center of Excellence, …
KSAT 12 TV: Lifestyle changes can prevent 80% of cardiovascular deaths, UT Health SA doctor says
February 7, 2022
Dr. Dawn Hui, Cardiothoracic Surgery, answered questions during this live, KSAT 12 Leading SA weekend morning show interview segment where she discussed risk factors of heart disease, the pandemic-related changes in lifestyle she has seen that affects …
A Message from the Dean: Leadership Transition for UT Health Physicians on the retirement of Dr. Rosende
February 7, 2022
Carlos A. Rosende, MD, FACS, former executive vice dean for clinical affairs and executive director of UT Health Physicians, retired on January 31, 2022. Carlos A. Rosende, MD, FACS Dr. Rosende has had a long and distinguished career with UT Health San …
UT Dentistry is making care more convenient for UT Health San Antonio community
February 7, 2022
UT Dentistry’s newly opened General Dentistry Clinic makes finding the time for and scheduling regular dental checkups easier and less stressful.
A Message from the President: Director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Institute appointed
February 7, 2022
Dear faculty, staff, students and residents: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sung, D. Phil, as director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) at UT Health San Antonio, effective March 1, 2022. Patrick Sung, …
Hispanic Center of Excellence provides dental professionals for underserved communities
February 7, 2022
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – A Hispanic Center of Excellence at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is filling a need for dental professionals in underserved counties of Texas by recruiting students from …
Dr. John H. Calhoon elected President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
February 4, 2022
John H. Calhoon, MD, professor and chair of the President’s Council for Excellence in Surgery at UT Health San Antonio, was elected President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) during the organization’s annual meeting on Jan. 30, 2022.
KSAT 12: Infectious disease doctor says it could take weeks for San Antonio area to see steep decline in COVID-19 cases, positivity rate
February 4, 2022
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases and Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was interviewed for this story. Watch Interview
The Guardian, U.S. Edition: As Omicron peaks, the US healthcare system is left ‘broken beyond repair’
February 4, 2022
Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics and the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, is quoted in this story. Read More
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Second boosters, yearly COVID shots (maybe) and vaccines for kids under 5: What we know
February 4, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, General Medicine, is quoted in this article. Read More