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 11, 2022
Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promotion Research, UT Health San Antonio 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 […]
Cancer Today: A closer look at survivorship among Hispanics
December 22, 2021
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Population Health Sciences, Mays Cancer Center and Institute for Health Promotion Research, is quoted in this article that mentions the National Cancer Institute study she is leading. The study aims to recruit 3,000 Hispanic and Latino Americans to understand cancer-related risk and outcomes among this population. Read story
Mays Cancer Center researchers to present findings, discuss disparities during San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
December 2, 2021
Researchers from the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, will present results of multiple lines of study Dec. 7-10 during the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
UT Health San Antonio provides HOPE to nursing home dental patients
November 30, 2021
Dentists, hygienists and dental public health residents provide general dentistry services to nursing homes, free of charge for those without coverage.
New virtual clinic connects Texas to addiction medicine and recovery services
November 19, 2021
In partnership with UT Health San Antonio, Be Well Texas, a new statewide addiction medicine treatment option, has launched virtual services for those seeking recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
