On March 3, our Stars and Shields Awards nominees were recognized by our leadership for their stellar patient care and commitment to our mission. Congratulations to everyone for your continued dedication to our patients! To nominate a colleague for a Stars and Shields Award, visit uthealthcare.org/stars.
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery has earned a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and lung and esophageal cancer resection outcomes. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery among the elite for general thoracic surgery in the United States and Canada.
Investigators at the Mays Cancer Center played a lead role in gaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of pacritinib to treat the chronic leukemia known as myelofibrosis. The FDA granted accelerated approval of the drug on Feb. 28. The oral capsule is the first therapy specifically approved for myelofibrosis patients with low platelet counts, a condition called thrombocytopenia.
Did you know that women are eight times more likely to have anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than men and are twice as likely to experience ankle sprains?
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An internationally recognized physician-scientist of Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio together with SignalRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. have secured two National Cancer Institute business grants to further develop drugs on a pathway to first-in-human cancer clinical trials.
On Jan. 9, “Full House” star Bob Saget hit his head and later went to sleep, his family said. A medical examiner ruled that Saget then died from blunt head trauma — highlighting how important it is for everyone to understand the seriousness of concussions and what to look for.
Campus safety guidelines have been adjusted as Bexar County's COVID-19 communitylevel risk is now “Low”. Masks are still required in patient care areas but are now optional for other areas on our campuses.
It is a wonderful time to recognize the many contributions of our amazing oncology social workers at the Mays Cancer Center. Social workers are an essential component to patient care.
Fiesta 2022 is taking place March 31-April 10. You can buy your 2022 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medal March 14-25 for $12 each. Medals from previous years will also be available for purchase. Only cash will be accepted.
UT Health San Antonio is launching Percipio, a new cloud-based learning platform with more than 400 channels of videos, books and audiobooks for self-development. UT Health San Antonio will offer access to Percipio as a benefit of employment for all faculty, staff and student employees. This training is available for learners to access at their own pace based on their interests.
HR team will resume hybrid work in office in April
Human Resources has reassessed based on current conditions in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio and will transition to providing some services in the HR office in April. HR will continue working remotely through Friday, April 1 and plans to return to a hybrid/onsite model in the HR office on Monday, April 4. Read more.
What is the mind-body connection?
Find tips and resources for nutrition and wellness and how they impact each other on the Mental Health Awareness website. Every month, find new resources on different mental health and wellness topics.
