https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/ en-us 18 May 2023 12:54:31 EDT 18 May 2023 12:54:31 EDT https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/rss.xml Newsweaver uthealthconnect@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/2qja9dkdlhk?lang=en?rss=true Saturday, June 3, UT Health San Antonio sports medicine physicians and clinical athletic trainers will conduct free comprehensive UIL/sports physicals for middle and high school students. Time slots are limited and registration is required. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 7426ccf5b4d267405ae2f9cd75356814 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4412344-20210704-094608 <p>Saturday, June 3, UT Health San Antonio sports medicine physicians and clinical athletic trainers will conduct free comprehensive UIL/sports physicals for middle and high school students.</p> <p> </p> <p>Time slots are limited and registration is required.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/0a/d34c4da97704edea631a82.jpg Register now https://www.uthscsa.edu/patient-care/physicians/event/sports-physicals-utsa?utm_source=Newsweaver&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Sign+up+now+for+free+physicals+this+summer&utm_campaign=uthealthiernews https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/l82p2fypugw?lang=en?rss=true Do you have a new spot on your skin? Or one that's changing in size and color? It's important to know the ABCDEs of melanoma as a resource for yourself and your loved ones. For skin cancer awareness month, Valerie Shiu, MD, Mohs micrographic surgeon at Mays Cancer Center, describes the spots that might be melanoma. 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT b9d2b967cdc0d31332847cdaaf5c488c FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>Do you have a new spot on your skin? Or one that's changing in size and color? It's important to know the ABCDEs of melanoma as a resource for yourself and your loved ones. For skin cancer awareness month, Valerie Shiu, MD, Mohs micrographic surgeon at Mays Cancer Center, describes the spots that might be melanoma.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/6e/c048b08f8c350ad0278f2c.jpg Watch our YouTube short https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hgqNPp2zVHY https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/18xvi5509v2?lang=en?rss=true Advanced age, obesity, asthma and diabetes are just a few conditions that can make a pregnancy "high-risk." Expectant moms can have an appointment with our maternal-fetal medicine specialists as early as 5 weeks into their pregnancy. UT System employees with UT Select insurance receive priority scheduling and reduced co-pays for specialty visits. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 6453ab7ae26efc8c1c0bb29643d0e01e FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>Advanced age, obesity, asthma and diabetes are just a few conditions that can make a pregnancy "high-risk." Expectant moms can have an appointment with our maternal-fetal medicine specialists as early as 5 weeks into their pregnancy.<br /><br />UT System employees with UT Select insurance receive priority scheduling and reduced co-pays for specialty visits.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Many women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant hope for an uneventful pregnancy, easy delivery and a healthy baby. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can classify a pregnancy as high-risk and require additional care.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Advanced age, obesity, diabetes and asthma are just a few conditions that can qualify your pregnancy as high-risk. While it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy with these conditions it is important to have a strong support system and to develop a care plan with your health care provider.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can see expectant mothers as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy. <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/figsys6ns9f/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make an appointment today</a>, our maternal-fetal medicine specialists will ensure both mom and baby get the care they need while answering any questions about pregnancy and delivery.</p> <p>UT Health San Antonio values their employees and wants them to receive the care they need quickly and cost-effectively. UT System employees with UT Select insurance receive priority scheduling and reduced co-pays for specialty visits. Learn more about our <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/magtxudfmsg/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UT Health Network here</a>.</p> <p> </p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/0a/cb65722ca4aa62da2ca7c0.jpeg Learn more https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1wry1l7brox?lang=en?rss=true Join us on Friday, June 9, at UTSA's Downtown Campus to learn about the innovative programs and initiatives taking place to improve our community’s health. 11 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT a28a063504287ffdbc4a7619d47db210 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>Join us on Friday, June 9, at UTSA's Downtown Campus to learn about the innovative programs and initiatives taking place to improve our community’s health.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/27/3ced6e5ab3f53c9f4e71db.jpeg Join us https://healthequityinaction.eventbrite.com/ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/g2qcr43asbh?lang=en?rss=true The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has announced new draft recommendations for women to begin receiving mammograms at age 40 rather than age 50. Virginia Kaklamani, MD, breast oncologist at Mays Cancer Center, sat down with News 4 San Antonio to explain the new guidelines and how lowering the age will help treat and diagnose breast cancer. 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT c66c0da9bd906db75f82229943754ea4 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-4440252-20230306-195037 <p>The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has announced new draft recommendations for women to begin receiving mammograms at age 40 rather than age 50. Virginia Kaklamani, MD, breast oncologist at Mays Cancer Center, sat down with News 4 San Antonio to explain the new guidelines and how lowering the age will help treat and diagnose breast cancer.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/72/a9ff0fb3240f218effe265.jpg Watch the interview https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/new-guidance-for-mammograms-and-why-it-matters?fbclid=IwAR2D5CtevzvKUmaYu817P6jyv0hxqtTHhU50JIwv4SUSxOuWvOI1YQ0oZe0 https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1to9frrvehs?lang=en?rss=true UT Health San Antonio’s schools received national recognition in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of best graduate schools for 2024. 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT b3bb7ecf574b92b3fa58086581c9661b ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-4440252-20230306-195037 <p>UT Health San Antonio’s schools received national recognition in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of best graduate schools for 2024.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/f2/e2627c22ceeb94177033cf.jpeg Read more https://news.uthscsa.edu/ut-health-san-antonio-schools-ranked-among-best-in-the-nation/ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/ly6yt0lkwu8?lang=en?rss=true Illness or injury to a close family member can be stressful, time-consuming and emotionally difficult. Read about a university benefit that can help make those challenges a little less demanding. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 66bbba52a2d8f9230c1ee8ec71e55afc FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440285-20211102-152828 <p>Illness or injury to a close family member can be stressful, time-consuming and emotionally difficult. Read about a university benefit that can help make those challenges a little less demanding.</p> <p>Illness or injury to a close family member can be stressful, time-consuming and emotionally difficult. A university benefit, however, can help make those challenges a little less demanding.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/tzwp2i6yoa5/external">Paid family leave</a> provides up to six weeks of paid leave to care for qualified family members such as a spouse, child or parent. It's not for employees' own illnesses, but it also doesn't require use of extended illness or paid time off balances.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can apply for paid family leave by contacting the university's leave vendor, Flores Leave Solutions. These steps will include the Family Medical Leave Act process, which is required in the application for paid family leave.</p> <p> </p> <p>Employees must provide documentation and meet other requirements. <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/tzwp2i6yoa5/external">Check this page on My UT Health</a> and scroll to "Paid Family Leave" for those details.</p> <p>To contact Flores Leave Solutions and initiate a request:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Call 833-224-2912, 8:00am-5:00pm Central.</li> <li><a href="mailto:UTHealthSA@leavesolutions.com">Send an email</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/dvhumcgfp68/external">Visit the UT Health page on Flores' web site</a>.</li> </ul> <p> </p> Read more https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/151uji5lr4k?lang=en?rss=true "Both the medical assistant and doctor were patient and genuinely attentive to our questions and concerns. There were many as this was our first visit getting to know the doctor and her philosophy on certain treatment for both my husband and myself. She never made us feel rushed either and actually looked and smiled at us when speaking." - UT Health San Antonio Patient 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 0e034a4a467496cc440c3fa73b10ad36 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-4440252-20230512-170606 <p style="text-align: center;">"Both the medical assistant and doctor were patient and genuinely attentive to our questions and concerns. There were many as this was our first visit getting to know the doctor and her philosophy on certain treatment for both my husband and myself. She never made us feel rushed either and actually looked and smiled at us when speaking."</p> <p style="text-align: center;">- UT Health San Antonio Patient</p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/12y9grtem71?lang=en?rss=true May 18 Healthy Living Seminar Series: Taking Control of Your Health [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/18bx8vtnxkz/external ] 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 EDT da7d90e38bb9d6c37a1e62105a929b28 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>May 18</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/18bx8vtnxkz/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Healthy Living Seminar Series: Taking Control of Your Health</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/63c8ih75r3j?lang=en?rss=true June 3 UT Health Physicians to offer free school-required physicals [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1s74natg7j5/external ] 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 8d7054a468affdcc4b90a2b3491ae04c SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 3</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1s74natg7j5/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UT Health Physicians to offer free school-required physicals</a> </p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/l5otvzhnb49?lang=en?rss=true June 9 Health Equity in Action Summit [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/127ai04lyit/external ] 16 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT cf95233c9830b304b6984a58b6eefb95 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 9 </p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/127ai04lyit/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health Equity in Action Summit</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1s2riyx481a?lang=en?rss=true June 10 Walk with a Doc [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1gw14ydfw9h/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 9c18ccf72abc22620b694cf2753f66b6 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 10</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1gw14ydfw9h/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walk with a Doc</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1x0to8ff3ex?lang=en?rss=true June 27 Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/wouhh8i7b9m/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 8163f21dbc7003690e549b4bd6bafd10 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 27</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/wouhh8i7b9m/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/yryyy69ikus?lang=en?rss=true July 8 Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Seminar [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1dzvcaaq0hi/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 1d567eed7ba1e236cc171acf4e88167e SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>July 8</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1dzvcaaq0hi/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Seminar</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/w5pzphro93t?lang=en?rss=true "Both Medical Assistant and Doctor were patient and genuinely attentive to our questions and concerns. There were many as this was our first visit getting to know the doctor and her philosophy on certain treatment for both my husband and myself .She never made us feel rushed either and actually looked and smiled at us when speaking." -UT Health Patient 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 86855eebafb581660a5856a96e786172 Reviews <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="center" src="http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/62/2b030042e55d6fa4664c73.jpg" width="405" height="135" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">"Both Medical Assistant and Doctor were patient and genuinely attentive to our questions and concerns.  There were many as this was our first visit getting to know the doctor and her philosophy on certain treatment for both my husband and myself .She never made us feel rushed either and actually looked and smiled at us when speaking."</p> <p style="text-align: center;">-UT Health Patient</p>