Dr. Hicks named vice-chair of dental accreditation commission

February 26, 2019

Jeffery Hicks, D.D.S., professor of comprehensive dentistry, has been appointed as vice-chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation for 2019. The commission serves the public and profession by developing and implementing accreditation standards that promote and monitor the continuous quality and improvement of dental education programs. It employs a collaborative peer review accreditation process to […]

GCCRI childhood cancer symposium set for March 3-6

February 25, 2019

On March 3-6, the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) will host the symposium, “Childhood Cancer: Research Challenges and the Future of Therapy” at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio. The symposium will bring together some of the most respected childhood cancer researchers in academia and industry, along with science advocates, to discuss current advances […]

Online service to promote mental health, wellness

February 25, 2019

A new online tool is now available to bring mental health information and services to the entire UT Health San Antonio community, including students, residents, faculty and staff. TAO, which stands for Therapy Assistance Online, was introduced by the Student Counseling Center, said Mia Veve, Ph.D., the center’s director. The service is free and confidential. […]

Biggs institute hosts Dialogue on Dementia at the Tobin Center

February 25, 2019

View the video: The Biggs institute: Transforming the treatment of dementia to serve South Texas families More than 200 people gathered at the Tobin Center in downtown San Antonio Feb. 24 to hear the latest news and research about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The event was sponsored by UT Health San Antonio’s Glenn Biggs Institute […]