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.
First lady Jill Biden visits Mays Cancer Center, lauds its cancer research and its role in addressing Latino cancer health disparities
February 24, 2022
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – First lady Jill Biden toured Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), and praised its efforts in addressing dispariti …
Message from the COO: Updated COVID-19 safety protocols
February 23, 2022
Dear UT Health San Antonio faculty, staff and learners: As we continue to monitor the safety impacts of emerging COVID-19 variants, we find ourselves in a reality that requires that we live with a level of ambiguity and flexibility. To that end, we are …
KENS 5 TV: The connection between COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
February 22, 2022
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, was interviewed for this story about the connection between COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Read More
KSAT Q&A: Infectious disease doctor discusses decline in COVID-19 cases, positivity rate in Bexar County
February 22, 2022
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases / Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was interviewed as part of her weekly segment with KSAT 12. Watch Video
San Antonio Express-News: UT Health San Antonio snags $11 million to fight cancer
February 22, 2022
Dr. Ruben Mesa, Dr. Masahiro Morita, Dr. Sakie Katsumura, Dr. Gail Tomlinson, Dr. Robert Hromas and Dr. Reuben Harris are mentioned in this article. Read More
KSAT 12: UT Health team using deep brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer’s
February 22, 2022
Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, Neurosurgery, was interviewed for this segment. Watch Interview
Texas Public Radio: Doctors perform 1st surgery to treat Alzheimer’s at UT Health San Antonio, University Health
February 22, 2022
Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin, Neurology/Glenn Biggs Institute, and Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, Neurosurgery, are quoted in this report. Read More
CPRIT adds $10.9 million to UT Health San Antonio cancer research and prevention efforts
February 18, 2022
UT Health San Antonio is receiving $10.9 million in new research and faculty recruitment awards announced Feb. 16 by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The statewide cancer agency has now awarded $128.7 million to UT Health …
Chiquita Collins, PhD, MA, to serve as inaugural vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer
February 18, 2022
Chiquita A. Collins, PhD, MA, will serve as the inaugural, full-time vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at UT Health San Antonio. William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of the health science center, announce …