New employee spotlight: Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez
September 2, 2021
Electrical engineer Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez, MS, is the new executive director of Facilities Operations. She joined UT Health San Antonio on June 21 after assisting with the design and construction of the U.S.’s only specialty tuberculosis hospital — the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) — and serving as its hospital administrator.
KSAT 12: Thousands of teens in San Antonio have received COVID-19 vaccine
September 2, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story and says the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids and teens age 12 to 16. Watch story
U.S. News & World Report: Equine therapy: Horses help veterans struggling with PTSD
September 2, 2021
Dr. Stephen Stern, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, STRONG STAR, is quoted in this article about new research that shows that equine therapy might go a long way in starting the healing process for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read s …
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio selected to Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2021 list
September 1, 2021
UT Health San Antonio ranks 34th on the list of major employers in Texas, from all industries, and is in the top five in the “Healthcare & Social” industry sector. The rankings are based on independent surveys.
State Employee Charitable Campaign runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 8
September 1, 2021
“Contributing with Grateful Hearts” is the theme for this year’s SECC. After a difficult 18 months, we have so much for which to be thankful. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, we will also continue to see greater needs in our community. The services and support of SECC agencies continue to be needed.
Your donations to the SECC make a difference
September 1, 2021
“Contributing with Grateful Hearts” is the theme for this year’s SECC. This year’s SECC runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8.
Message from the Chief Medical Officer: COVID-19 vaccine booster update
September 1, 2021
With the intent to keep our faculty, staff and students informed on the continuously emerging information on the COVID-19 boosters, below is an update as of Sept. 1, 2021. We do expect additional changes in the recommendations and timelines based on new and evolving data.
MySA.com: ‘It is a concern’: Respiratory illnesses on the rise in San Antonio
September 1, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about respiratory illnesses on the rise in San Antonio. Read story
Neonatologist to lead clinical trial for early diagnosis of lung disease in newborns
August 31, 2021
Alvaro Moreira, MD, MSc, neonatologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, received a $652,000 mentored career development grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Dr. Moreira will investigate a novel approach to diagnosing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
Texas Public Radio: Texas’ mask fight boils over into San Antonio schools
August 31, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, provides insights about masking in this Texas Public Radio story. Listen here