An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

April 23, 2024

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental checkups more than about clean teeth and fresh breath. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and dentists […]




An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

April 23, 2024

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental […]

A patient sitting in a dental chair smiles while the dentist behind her is arranging dental tools for an exam.



UT Health San Antonio appoints Anthony Francis as associate vice president for innovation and development

April 10, 2024

Renowned international leader in translating research to market Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has appointed Anthony Francis, a renowned leader in translating research to market opportunity, as associate vice president for innovation and development […]




UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders

April 3, 2024

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is establishing the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing research, education and evidence-based treatments. The new institute includes the current Be Well Texas initiative of UT Health San Antonio as part of a new overall comprehensive center of […]




UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders

April 3, 2024

Pioneering initiative advances research, treatment, recovery support and education Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is establishing the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing research, education […]