Challenge on: grow a mustache this November to raise awareness for men’s health
 

Dr. Bob Leverence is challenging you to join him in the #Movember initiative by growing a moustache out to raise awareness for men’s health. Follow these three steps: shave your facial hair, grow out your mustache in the month of November, and share your progress with us by using #UTHealthMoBro and #Movember. 

 
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Dr. Mesa receives Career Translational Research Award at the 20th Anniversary MPN Congress
 

Congratulations to Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of Mays Cancer Center, on receiving the Translational Research Award at the 2021 MPN Congress. Thank you, Dr. Mesa, for your leadership in new therapy development, the development of national therapy guidelines, and advancing research on symptom impact and quality of life for MPN patients.

 
Ask the expert: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for young children?
 

Tess Barton, MD, associate professor of pediatrics who has a specialty in pediatric infectious diseases, shares her knowledge about vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11.

 
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Partner with Compliance and have a little fun this week
 

During National Compliance & Ethics Week Nov. 7-13, the Institutional Compliance and Privacy Office wants to celebrate and acknowledge the role that everyone at UT Health San Antonio plays in the success of the compliance program.

 
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
 

The COVID-19 vaccine is available via appointment to everyone 5 years and older.

 
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Record CME Credits Faster and Easier
 

The Long School of Medicine Office for Continuing Medical Education has launched a new system for learners to record CME credit towards transcripts. CME Credit via TEXT is a new platform (transitioning from “Clancy”) to register attendance at Grand Rounds and similar events in just 2 steps! Applying non-UTHSA CME credit is a new available option for learners to record outside activities towards transcripts. 

 
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HR News
 
University Hospital added as Tier 1 provider for UT SELECT members
 

In September, University Hospital in San Antonio became a UT Health Network (Tier 1) provider for all UT SELECT members. Tier 1 saves members money by including a select network of providers and facilities offering services at a lower cost for you and covered family members. University Hospital will offer UT SELECT members lower costs for inpatient hospital stays and hospital-based services, including ambulatory procedures. Visit UT Health Network for a program description and member costs.

 
Events
 

Dec. 7-10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Feb. 23-25

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos 2022

 
In the News
 

COVID vaccines now offered in San Antonio for kids ages 5-11

San Antonio will soon get a cancer blood test clinical trial

UT Health San Antonio Cancer Expert Explains Signs & Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

How can a multidisciplinary approach help with care and outcomes?

 

 

We are known for doing everything it takes. That’s why we’ve chosen “Everything It Takes” as the theme for our new marketing campaign. We hope you’ll share our new slogan through social media and any way you can. We want all of San Antonio and South Texas to know that we’ll do “Everything It Takes” to serve the health needs of patients in our region and the world!

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Forbes Best in State Employers

 

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