First lady Jill Biden visits Mays Cancer Center

February 24, 2022

First lady Jill Biden toured Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and praised its efforts in addressing disparities in cancer rates among Latinos.

Dr. Amelie Ramirez wins 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award

February 14, 2022

Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promotion Research, UT Health San Antonio Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, director of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio and a leading health disparities researcher, has been selected for the 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and support […]

Dr. John H. Calhoon elected President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

February 4, 2022

John H. Calhoon, MD, professor and chair of the President’s Council for Excellence in Surgery at UT Health San Antonio, was elected President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) during the organization’s annual meeting on Jan. 30, 2022.

Dr. Carlos Roberto Jaén appointed to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

January 6, 2022

Carlos Roberto Jaén, MD, PhD, professor and chairman of family and community medicine, will serve the next four years on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

UT Health San Antonio, UTSA to launch School of Public Health

December 6, 2021

The research-intensive, community-centric school of public health will be dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disease complications and mortality in South Texas.