Detecting cancer’s spread before it happens: research indicates it may be possible
October 19, 2021
Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 19, 2021) — Cancer that spreads, or metastasizes, to another area of the body is not typically as treatable as the primary tumor from which it originated. Survival from metastatic …
UT Health San Antonio faculty member and physician receives national honor
October 19, 2021
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, recently received the 2021 Distinguished Member Award from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM …
KENS 5: Downtown COVID-19 memorial taken down as hospitalization numbers drop, San Antonians continue to vaccinate
October 19, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story where he encouraged San Antonians to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and to not let their guards down yet. Watch story
Spectrum News 1: UIW football player gets a second chance after scary car accident
October 19, 2021
Dr. Brian Fricke, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this story about the recovery process of one of his patients. Watch story
The Dallas Morning News: ‘All the more reason to get vaccinated’: Colin Powell’s death illustrates need to protect vulnerable
October 19, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this Dallas Morning News story saying COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization and death, and the unvaccinated are about 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus. Read s …
KENS 5: San Antonio researchers developing brain injury treatment
October 19, 2021
Dr. James Lechleiter, Cell Systems and Anatomy, is quoted in this KENS 5 story. Watch story
Spectrum News 1: Vaccinating Texas
October 18, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this Spectrum News 1 story. Watch story
Thank you for your contributions to the SECC!
October 18, 2021
We exceeded our goal of $360,000 with a grand total of $396,598 raised during our 2021 State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC).
MedPage Today: Which residency should you choose?
October 18, 2021
Dr. Ryan Rose, Orthopaedics, authored this commentary. Read commentary
Access your family care benefits with Care.com
October 18, 2021
UT Health San Antonio benefits-eligible employees have complimentary access to family care benefits to help make it easier to navigate work and home life.