News 4: January is cervical cancer awareness month

January 20, 2017

Cervical cancer has been topping medical headlines this week. Watch the full story at News 4

Express-News: Nursing students get a dose of mental health training

January 20, 2017

First the nursing students heard the tune of “Soul Man.” Then, as the music faded, a voice. Read the full story a the Express-News

Health Canal: Simple intervention proves effective in reducing suicide among active-duty soldiers

January 20, 2017

Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah’s National Center for Veterans Studies. Read the full story at Health Canal

Express-News: Senate’s starting point budget slashes millions from local and state universities

January 20, 2017

By proposing $800 million in cuts to higher education, the Texas Senate would gut state funding for Texas A&M University at San Antonio, which already is struggling to accommodate its surging enrollment and expects 1,000 more students in the fall. Read the full story at the Express-News

KENS 5: S.A. health officials warn against ‘Kush,’ or synthetic marijuana

January 20, 2017

A drug that is said to turn people into “zombies” is now being called a public threat by San Antonio health officials. Watch the full story at KENS 5

News 4: Higher death risk now associated with cervical cancer

January 20, 2017

A new study reveals eye-opening information about cervical cancer: doctors found it might be more deadly that we thought. Read the full story News 4