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Safety doesn’t happen by an accident. It’s a way of life.

November 7, 2019

Rebecca Bloodworth, chemical safety manager at UT Health San Antonio The words “chemical safety” conjure up negative images of hazmat suits and flashing warning lights for some. But thanks to one dedicated UT Health San Antonio staff member, no one has …

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Study: Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration 

November 6, 2019

A just-released study by UT Health San Antonio and collaborating institutions shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin. Candice Van Skike, Ph.D. This finding, if furthered, holds imp …

Widespread vishing scam targeting Texans

November 5, 2019

State agencies are reporting a vishing scam targeting Texans. The caller claims to be from the Texas Criminal Courts of Appeals with a spoofed phone number of 512-463-1551. The caller asks for personal information such as Social Security numbers. The c …

You’re invited to join campuswide coalition on family caregiving

November 4, 2019

The School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program, directed by Carole L. White, Ph.D., RN, is leading an effort to establish a campuswide, interdisciplinary effort to support family caregivers.


Business Journals across state put spotlight on precision therapeutics

November 1, 2019

A special insert in the San Antonio Business Journal as well as its sister newspapers in Austin, Dallas and Houston highlights the recently announced San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics.

Apply now for Latino Cancer Research Training and internships

October 31, 2019

Each year, the Éxito! program recruits 25 U.S. master’s level students and professionals to participate in a five-day, culturally tailored Éxito! summer institute to promote pursuit of a doctoral degree and cancer research.


Science Expo Nov. 2 will give 1,500 teens a hands-on introduction to health careers

October 30, 2019

Media contact: Rosanne Fohn, fohn@uthscsa.edu, (210) 232-5998 Backup media assistance at the event: Olga Coronado, coronadoo@uthscsa.edu, (210) 639-6273 WHAT:           About 1,500 high school and college students from throughout South Texas will learn …

Yahoo Lifestyle: How long does a sinus infection last, exactly?

October 30, 2019

Philip Chen, M.D., otolaryngologist with UT Health San Antonio, is cited as an expert in this story on sinus infections. Read the full story

KSAT 12: Dental school taking steps to serve people with special needs

October 30, 2019

Dental school students will soon be required to learn how to care for patients with disabilities under new guidelines. Watch the full story at KSAT 12

SECC exceeds goal by nearly $40,000

October 29, 2019

The State Employee Charitable Campaign at UT Health San Antonio raised nearly $400,000, exceeded its goal and handily defeated UTSA in a one-day challenge for most contributors. The campaign began early in September with a goal of $360,000. The final a …

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