Cancer Network: Mesa Discusses Importance of Pacritinib Accelerated Approval for Myelofibrosis With Severe Thrombocytopenia
March 1, 2022
Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, gives video comments about FDA approval of a new drug for a chronic leukemia. Watch Video
Medical News Today: Police violence-induced stress may worsen Black women’s health
March 1, 2022
Dr. Luz Maria Garcini, of the Center for Research to Advance Community Health and departments of medicine and psychiatry, is quoted in this article. Read More
Dr. Malone serves the dental profession as an example for underrepresented students
February 28, 2022
Kay H. Malone, DDS, FAGD, Class of 1983 alumnus and retired Army dentist, stepped down as the School of Dentistry’s director of admissions, a post he said has been fulfilling.
University websites to undergo redesign
February 25, 2022
Drupal, one of the main UT Health San Antonio web platforms, is being upgraded to offer improved accessibility and navigation. Additional benefits of the upgrade include better security and an easier editing interface for institutional administration t …
KSAT Q&A: Infectious disease specialist discusses CDC’s new masking guidance
February 25, 2022
Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio, discusses the new masking guidelines expected to be released by the CDC. Watch video
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