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November 7, 2019
Most of us know someone who has been touched by substance use disorder, if not in our practices, in our families, friends and communities. Research has shown that substance use disorders are a leading cause of disease and death in the United States and directly cause cancer, overdose death, psychiatric disorders and suicide. In fact, […]
November 7, 2019
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 to witness such a frightening sight. Meet Rebecca Bloodworth, chemical safety manager at UT Health San Antonio. Bloodworth and her team of three specialists […]
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
October 23, 2019
Thank you to more than 500 of you who provided responses to our survey on the most recent President’s Forum. We appreciate the input and feedback. Congratulations to Angel Garcia, a research technician in the Department of Surgery, and Guadalupe Estrada, a benefits coordinator at the Mays Cancer Center, for winning a UT Health tumbler. […]
October 22, 2019
In the recent Texas legislative session, the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to allow Texans to vote this November on Proposition 6, a bond issue to fund the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Read the full story at the Rivard Report
October 18, 2019
Searching the internet about breast cancer can lead to many false reports and claims. Watch the full story at KSAT 12