Notice on hiring freeze
February 21, 2017
Per a directive from the Office of the Governor, there is an immediate hiring freeze for all positions funded through funds appropriated by the Texas Legislature.
Your feedback needed on UT Health’s five-year strategic plan
February 20, 2017
The administration would like to solicit your feedback in regards to our future and the strategic plan.
KSAT 12: SA’s one-of-a-kind Army Flight Medic program training skilled heroes
February 19, 2017
They risk their lives to save fellow soldiers on the battlefield. To do that, Army flight medics need the best training possible. Watch the full story at KSAT 12
Houston Chronicle: Lawmaker’s bill would require accurate, age-appropriate sex ed
February 19, 2017
A Democratic state lawmaker is looking to bolster high school sex education requirements in hopes that Texas can lower its teen birth rates. Read the full story at the Houston Chronicle
San Antonio Business Journal: San Antonio gets small cut of $34 million in new cancer funding
February 19, 2017
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded 14 grants totaling $34 million to several institutions on Wednesday. Less than 4 percent of that funding is headed to San Antonio. Read the full story at the San Antonio Business Journal
Rivard Report: Health Equity: Racism and Its Impact on Public Health
February 19, 2017
Part of public health officials’ work lies in securing health equity, or the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” Read the full story at the Rivard Report