School of Nursing financial course to aid family caregivers in lowering out-of-pocket costs

May 9, 2022

To help Latino caregivers manage the high costs of care, UT Health San Antonio is offering a five-part, online course called CONFIDENCE Financial Education and Training. The first weekly course will begin 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 12. Topics will include how to find community resources to displace out-of-pocket care costs, developing help-seeking skills, managing another persons’ money, balancing employment and caregiving and more.

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Nursing student encourages classmates to put patients first in their new careers

May 9, 2022

Graduating from the School of Nursing on May 21 is an accomplishment Fernando Anaya-Vasquez could not have imagined five years ago. Growing up in an immigrant family presented many challenges, including financial strains, frequent moves, cultural barriers and at times, isolation. However, these all factored into making him stronger in earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the COVID-19 pandemic.

President’s Forum 2022: University on growth trajectory

April 18, 2022

The university not only weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, but also experienced significant growth over the last three years, said President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at the April 18 President’s Forum. It was the first forum held in person since the onset of the pandemic.
 

Two organizations to consider for assisting Ukrainians

March 17, 2022

As conditions continue to worsen in Ukraine, UT Health San Antonio faculty, staff, students and residents may be wondering which organizations they can trust to provide aid to those in need. Here are two to consider: The United for Ukraine Global Fund, part of United Way Worldwide, is designated to support the millions of people […]