Making a difference by being different
August 19, 2021
USA Paralympics sitting volleyball player Jillian Williams, who beat Ewing sarcoma with help from San Antonio and Houston medical teams, is going for the gold in the Tokyo Paralympics.
In JAMA commentary, UT Health San Antonio authors urge uplifting U.S. Latinos to improve health and our nation
August 19, 2021
Despite accounting for more than 18% of the U.S. population, “the Latino community has not benefited from having ‘presence’ in the U.S. health care workforce through meaningful and influential administrative and governance positions,” they wrote.
Delta variant facts from UT Health San Antonio experts
August 10, 2021
As children return to area schools this month, here are some points of interest about the delta COVID variant from experts at UT Health San Antonio.
Wellness 360 to launch Green Wellness Program
July 30, 2021
Cooking classes and support from group sessions make a greener, healthier lifestyle possible. The School of Nursing’s Wellness 360 clinic is introducing a holistic, plant-based approach to wellness with the new Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate. The new program will launch its pilot sessions on Sept. 17 with cohorts from the School of Nursing, and plans […]
CJ’s gift: How a doctor couple saved their baby’s life and gained valuable perspective on patient care
July 19, 2021
A day after baby CJ’s heart stopped, twice, his parents were presented grim options including a future for him hooked to machines or in end-of-life hospice care. Something kept them going, a feeling that they were better prepared than most.
School of Health Professions: Helping people breathe, move, communicate and live better
July 9, 2021
A new video demonstrates how the School of Health Professions prepares students to make a difference in their future professions. “Our students take their outstanding educational and hands-on experiences and use them to do amazing things—to help people breathe better, move better, communicate better and live better,” said School of Health Professions Dean David Shelledy, […]