Primary Care awarded Gold+ recognition by the American Heart Association for saving hearts in San Antonio
 

UT Health Physicians has been recognized by The American Heart Association® and the American Medical Association for improving patients' blood pressure and helping decrease their risk of heart attack and stroke.

 
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SECC virtual auction is open through Oct. 7
 

Bidding on an auction item is another way to contribute to the campaign and make a difference in the lives of others in the community. Some of items available include tickets to the rodeo and Sea World, wine, gift cards, gift baskets and more!

 
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CPRIT awards $8 million for Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute core labs
 

This funding will enhance the Cancer Genome Sequencing and Computation Core and support the Texas Pediatric Cancer Testing Core.

 
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Mark your calendar: President's Forum on October 13
 

Join President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, for a President's Forum on October 13 that is not to be missed! Learn about planned growth for our university and significant initiatives underway that position UT Health San Antonio for even greater success in delivering our mission.

 

A light lunch will be provided following the session. We look forward to seeing you there!

 
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FAQs: Gathering patient experience feedback
 

Through what they see, hear, perceive, and feel, patients are experiencing the healthcare we provide at every interaction, and it is up to each one of us to provide exceptional experiences, for every patient, every time!

 

View frequently asked questions about how we collect and use feedback from patients. 

 
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Access to World-Class Care in San Antonio | The New Cancer Quest
 

Executive Director Ruben Mesa, MD, explains the benefits of having access to clinical trials and its cutting-edge capabilities for patients in South Texas.

 
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UT Health San Antonio Legislative Contact Policy
 

The Office of Governmental Relations has the primary official responsibility to communicate with all local, state, and federally elected officials and their respective staff regarding The University of Texas Health San Antonio's present and future legislative funding and policy priorities.

 
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HR News
 
Applications for next LEAP cohort close October 3
 

Have you considered pursuing professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills as a leader at UT Health San Antonio? The Leadership Excellence for Academic Professionals (LEAP) program is accepting applications through Oct. 3 from qualifying senior leaders and above across the university. The right candidates wish to increase their capabilities as senior managers or above in health care, higher education, research and administrative professions.

 
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Gold’s Gym offers faculty, staff discount
 

A $15 monthly discount now is available to faculty and staff who join Gold's Gym Medical Center, adjacent to UT Health San Antonio’s main campus. The gym, located on Merton Minter near Babcock, is offering a $40-per-month fee with no contracts, enrollment fee or annual fee. The offer extends to immediate family and includes a complimentary one-hour personal training session for all fitness levels. Interested faculty and staff should call Gold's Gym at 210-615-3838 or email Kirk Robinson or Elsa Villanueva.

 
Events
 

October 6

Public Health: New Challenges for New Schools

October 15 - 16

San Antonio Liver Cancer Symposium

October 22

Breakthroughs in Research

October 30
2022 Komen Central Texas MORE THAN PINK Walk

November 3

Inaugural Symposium on Host-Microbiome Interactions

November 12
Join a UT Health San Antonio Heart Walk Team

December 6 - 10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 

January 21

Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium

 

 

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