Healthcare Facilities Today: UT Health San Antonio Announces $430 Million Hospital
May 7, 2021
This Healthcare Facilities Today story is about the groundbreaking and virtual cornerstone unveiling ceremony for the new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital. Read the story.
Fox 29: 22% of new COVID cases in U.S. found in children, doctors explain why
May 7, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, explained to the KABB TV audience that as the proportion of older adults either get immunized or have had the infection, the total number of COVID cases wane, thereby cases in children (not yet eligible to receive the vacci …
KSAT 12: San Antonio researchers hope new study benefits Latino cancer survivors
May 7, 2021
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research and Salud America!, was interviewed about a new study called “Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): The Hispanic/ Latino Cancer Survivorship Study” that will unpack the social, cultural, beha …
Fox 29: Telemedicine beyond pandemic: A bill that seeks to keep insurance companies paying for it
May 6, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, spoke to KABB/WOAI regarding the benefits of using telemedicine, even beyond the pandemic; it’s convenient for doctors and patients and opens health care access to those who normally …
Pleasanton Express: ‘Nursing is key’
May 5, 2021
In honor of National Nurses Week May 6-12, Frances (Netardus) Soward, School of Nursing alumna and ICU nurse at Methodist Hospital South, is featured in this Pleasanton Express story. Read the story.
News 4: Latino cancer survivors needed for $9.8M study
May 5, 2021
This News 4 story is about the study, “Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): The Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Study,” funded by a six-year, $9.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute that will team up two of its Cancer Centers, the Ma …
University leadership shares secrets to success in SAC’s new Leadership Podcast
May 4, 2021
Andrea Marks, MBA, CPA, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, knows what it’s like to start at the bottom and work her way up. Her first job was as a hostess at Bonanza, a well-known San Antonio steakhouse from the past. Her bigg …

New $9.8 million study is the 1st to seek full understanding of the Latino cancer survivorship journey
May 4, 2021
Media contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu By Cliff Despres SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2021) – Latinos with cancer face a tough survivorship journey. Many suffer advanced disease, poor quality of life, and stressful social and econ …
Message from the President: In gratitude for your service and commitment
May 4, 2021
On May 20, all full-time staff members hired before Feb. 1, 2021, who are not currently participating in an incentive program, will receive a one-time lump sum payment equivalent to 2% of their current base salary, with a minimum payout of $1,000. Part-time staff employees will receive a prorated recognition award.
Celebrate the nursing profession in May
May 4, 2021
The School of Nursing invites alumni and the UT Health San Antonio community to celebrate the nursing profession with a virtual celebration set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 26. The event is part of a monthlong celebration of nursing that begins with National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and includes three other virtual events for School of Nursing faculty, staff and students.