‘Everything I do, I’ve done for my son’

May 4, 2023

Graduating School of Nursing student sets inspirational example A single mother, Patricia De La Cruz had to overcome significant hurdles before applying to nursing school. Living in a new country, she needed to learn English, take prerequisite courses and learn to drive. It was a steep climb, but she reached a major peak when she […]


Joining the ranks of the frontline heroes

May 4, 2023

Madison StJohn discovered the respiratory care profession while watching news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. In those reports, StJohn heard respiratory therapists described as “frontline heroes” in the medical response to the pandemic that flooded hospitals with patients, many of whom needed mechanical ventilation support provided by specially trained respiratory therapists. “Respiratory therapists are the […]


Two UT Health San Antonio experts to speak at global health symposium

May 4, 2023

Two experts from UT Health San Antonio will serve as guest speakers at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s third annual Global Health Symposium May 18 and 19 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The university is a sponsor of the cross-disciplinary event, which will include speakers from across the nation and the world who will […]


10 superfruits to add to your daily diet

May 3, 2023

  Are you looking for a healthier way to stay energized, boost your immune system and bring more nutrients into your diet? Click here to learn about the benefits of 10 nutrient-packed superfruits in this article featured in the San Antonio Express-News’ San Antonio Life: Wellness section. The article is part of a wellness series developed […]




Recognizing Nurses May 6-12

May 3, 2023

  Each year, National Nurses Week encourages nurses, other health care professionals, employers, community leaders and the public to recognize and promote the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale was a British nurse, social reformer and statistician […]