Mays Cancer Center has been awarded a $300,000 Navigation Capacity-Building Initiative Grant from the American Cancer Society to enhance individualized, timely and equitable access to care for cancer patients and their families. The grant will assist with the implementation of a mobile app to provide nutritional support and real-time symptom management to patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.
William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, joined by other university leaders, community supporters and more than 400 construction workers from Vaughn Construction, held a topping out and beam signing ceremony Oct. 17 for the new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
We’re thankful for the integral role our genetic counselors play in the patients and families of Mays Cancer Center to help understand the genetic testing process and empower them to make informed decisions.
Please join us in recognizing our amazing Certified Genetic Counselors:
Mark Bonnen, MD, highlights the benefits of having a cancer rehabilitation program that focuses on preventing long-term complications that may come from symptoms or side effects related to cancer treatment.
Valerie Fisher Shiu, MD, joined the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery within the UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.
Here are the top four reasons some patients first say "No" to MyChart, along with examples of how you can respond to help them understand the benefits of MyChart.
UT Health San Antonio’s Staff Advisory Council is partnering with Wreaths Across America – San Antonio once again this year. For $15, you can order a grave-specific wreath for a loved one laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery or order a wreath for someone who might not otherwise receive one. A ceremony and wreath laying will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the cemetery.
Donate a wreath by Nov. 29 or volunteer for the wreath-laying ceremony.
Annual training for this fiscal year was launched Oct. 26 in UT Health Learns. Employees have until Jan. 27 to complete assigned training. Most employees' training (with some exceptions) will include information security training and refresher courses regarding Title IX, HIPAA, institutional compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
Human Resources has redesigned the HR intranet to better support our employees with the most requested information and services. It includes a new Employee Resource Portal with easy-to-scan resources all in one place. The previous HR intranet has been redirected to the new website. Find out more about all of the new HR websites.
