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.
You’re invited: UT Health De Zavala Virtual Grand Opening – Friday, Feb 18
February 16, 2022
Join us for a Virtual Grand Opening of our De Zavala location at noon on February 18, 2022. Tune in from the comfort of your home, or wherever you choose, to get an inside look at our facility, meet our providers and get answers to your important questions.
Studies compare best ways to treat wide-neck aneurysms
February 16, 2022
Microsurgery with clips is weighed against coils, stents deployed via catheters. Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs resemble balloons in structure and have necks like balloons. Some aneurysms have larger necks and are called “wide-neck” aneurysms. These aneurysms, identified through imaging, can be significantly more difficult to treat. Justin […]
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Wellness 360 wins national award for pediatric vaccinations and well-child visits
February 11, 2022
Part of federal initiative to stem COVID-19-related declines in routine childhood vaccinations and care The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced that the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Wellness 360 Pediatrics practice was among 20 winners of the “Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention […]
UT Health San Antonio cardio-oncology program recognized as a Center of Excellence
February 8, 2022
The cardio-oncology program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has been recognized by the International Cardio-Oncology Society as a Center of Excellence, reflecting its exceptionally high level of expertise in cardiovascular care of cancer patients and survivors. Cardio-oncology is a quickly developing field focusing on safe treatment of cancer patients […]
A Message from the Dean: Leadership Transition for UT Health Physicians on the retirement of Dr. Rosende
February 7, 2022
Carlos A. Rosende, MD, FACS, former executive vice dean for clinical affairs and executive director of UT Health Physicians, retired on January 31, 2022. Dr. Rosende has had a long and distinguished career with UT Health San Antonio. He joined the Department of Ophthalmology in 1999, serving as director of the Texas Diabetes Institute Ophthalmology […]