Nursing faculty Dr. Pickering receives Rising STAR Award
January 30, 2018
She will use the funds to develop a community research collaboratory to accommodate the unique needs of persons with dementia and their caregivers.
Historic gift yields new name: Mays Cancer Center
January 30, 2018
President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, announced Jan. 30 that the Mays Family Foundation is increasing its legacy gift supporting the UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center to $30 million and that the center will be named the Mays Cancer Center.
Chancellor McRaven’s statement on DACA
January 23, 2018
He encouraged Congress to act quickly to continue the program.
US News & World Report: How important are dogs for the mental health of recovering veterans?
January 22, 2018
Dr. Stephen Stern, adjunct professor of psychiatry, is quoted extensively in the story below about a study he conducted involving the benefits of having a pet dog for veterans suffering from PTSD.
Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee hears UT Health San Antonio success stories
January 22, 2018
Members of the UT Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee met at UT Health San Antonio Jan. 19-20 to hear first-hand some of the amazing contributions being made by scientists and researchers at our university.
UT Health San Antonio, MD Anderson applaud SA City Council for raising tobacco sale age to 21
January 12, 2018
The measure is the first of its kind in Texas, and is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco in the state.
