Education
Interactive Academic Learning & Teaching Center dedicated
February 16, 2016
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on Feb. 16 dedicated the $51.2 million Academic Learning & Teaching Center (ALTC)—a technological marvel where classrooms enable real-time observation of procedures, complex surgeries and clinical simulations in a dynamic, discussion-based learning atmosphere.
Salud America! gets $1.3 million to fight child obesity
February 2, 2016
Salud America! The RWJF Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children has received a one-year, $1.3 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to develop new, culturally tailored educational content that empowers people to work toward policy changes that support the health of Latino children. Salud America!, which was established in 2007, […]
Doctors prepare for potential Zika virus outbreak
January 27, 2016
Although there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus originating in the continental United States, local health care professionals are preparing for potential cases originating from travel to affected areas outside the United States, and possible local outbreaks in South Texas.
Report touts ways to fight obesity in Latino kids
January 26, 2016
More Latino kids are obese by ages 2-5 than white kids, due to maternal obesity, less exclusive breastfeeding, and workplace and childcare issues that affect nutrition and physical activity levels, according to a new package of research from Salud America!
Academic Learning & Teaching Center to open
January 13, 2016
The newest addition to the Health Science Center, the colorful and high-tech Academic Learning & Teaching Center, will be dedicated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Researchers: Lack of play spaces ups obesity risk for Latino kids
January 12, 2016
Latinos have limited spaces to be physically active, which contributes to obesity rates in Latino kids, but sharing recreational facilities and creating walkable neighborhoods are promising solutions, according to a new package of research from Salud America!, a national network for Latino childhood obesity prevention based at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio.