KUT Radio: How Texas’ fetal tissue laws are helping Zika researchers

March 21, 2016

Believe it or not, Texas is not among a short list of states that prohibits fetal tissue research. Advocates and researchers say that’s a good thing, because Texas is among a list of states that would be affected if the Zika virus makes it into the U.S. mosquito population. Listen to the full story at KUT Radio



KENS 5: Donation for Alzheimer’s institute

March 11, 2016

President Henrich and Cody Knowlton, president and CEO of the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, appeared on KENS5 on March 6 to discuss the foundation’s $1 million donation to the Health Science Center for the new Alzheimer’s institute. See the full interview

KENS 5 UTHSC received $1 million donation


News 4/Fox: How do children become bullies?

March 11, 2016

As part of News 4 San Antonio’s “Make It Stop” campaign, we’re dedicated to bringing awareness about bullying in hopes of uncovering why this problem has become such an epidemic.  Erin Nichols recently sat down with Dr. Rene Olvera, a child psychiatrist at the UT Health Science Center, to explore what makes a child a […]

What makes a bully?



News 4: UT Health Science Center hosting free colon cancer presentation

March 9, 2016

You’re invited to learn about your risk of colon cancer for free.  The UT Health Science Center – San Antonio is hosting an event called “The More You Know, Empowering San Antonio to Conquer Colon Cancer.” It will be held, Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Mays Family YMCA at 21654 Blanco Road. […]