Milestone celebration: UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway beam-signing
 

UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway is a step closer to completion following a beam-signing ceremony on November 16, signaling that crews have completed the steel construction phase of this primary, specialty and surgical center that is scheduled to start accepting appointments in early 2024.

 
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How wait time impacts patient experience
 

Patients, as consumers, are taking a more active role in choosing their healthcare provider and are using patient survey data more than ever in determining where they will seek care. One key metric that affects patient experience is wait time, and even more importantly, the communication behind the wait time. Learn how we're using wait time feedback to improve our patients' experience.

 
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Volunteer at the Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium
 

Mays Cancer Center needs your help at the 2nd annual Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium on January 21. 

 

Volunteers are needed to help with parking, registration, lunch and navigation throughout the day. Three shifts are available in two-hour windows. 

 
Volunteer here
 
A winning team: Official health care partner of UTSA Athletics
 

We are making lives better by offering advanced sports medicine and orthopedic care for our athletes and our community at locations across San Antonio and the Hill Country.  

 
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Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Cardio Renal Connections Conference
 

Cardio Renal Connections is a unique meeting bringing together clinicians and scientists to explore the complex relationships between the heart and the kidneys. This interprofessional CE program will serve to help foster education and discussion about the intersection of these two pathophysiologic systems.

 

April 27-29, 2023 | Embassy Suites San Antonio Landmark | Hybrid Conference

 
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Mays Cancer Center partners with nation’s top cancer organizations to increase lung cancer screenings
 

“In support of this important initiative, we stand by our mission to decrease the burden of cancer throughout our community,” stated Ruben Mesa, MD, FACP. “Screenings enable us to detect lung cancer early, which leads to better patient outcomes.”

 
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Deck the halls! Participate in the tree decorating contest
 

This year's holiday tree decorating contest will take place from December 1 through Dec. 22.

 

All clinical employees, including those working from home, are encouraged to participate.

 
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LINC Seed Grant program 2023 request for proposals
 

The Linking Interprofessional Networks for Collaboration (LINC) Faculty Council invites applications from faculty and staff requesting financial support (up to $5,000) for pilot projects designed to advance interprofessional education.

 
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HR News
 
Get reimbursed for backup care during the holidays
 

Need to work this holiday season? Your UT Health San Antonio Care.com benefits cover reimbursement for any caregiver you choose. Use a trusted neighbor, family member, sitter or center and submit your request for reimbursement within 30 days. Read FAQs about how reimbursement benefits work or find out more about how to enroll in your free Care.com membership.

Practice Three Good Things
 

This November, learn more about gratitude as part of the university's Mental Health & Well-Being focus. A great place to start is by participating in the Three Good Things practice challenge. Learn more about the challenge by watching the Three Good Things Overview video.

 
Events
 

November 26
Get discounted tickets to the UTSA v. UTEP game

December 1 - 22
Holiday tree decorating contest

December 6 - 10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 

December 13

UT Health San Antonio's Holiday Luncheon

December 13

The San Antonio Mastersingers Concert

January 21

Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium

February 19 - 22

San Antonio Pediatric Cancer Symposium

April 7 – 8

Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology

April 27-29

Cardio Renal Connections Conference

 

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