Wishing you joyful holidays
 

As a bright new year beckons us forward, we of UT Health San Antonio are guided by the hope that shines through our teaching, learning, research and patient care — all undertaken for the purpose of serving the people of our communities. 

 
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Campus shuttle holiday schedule
 

Campus shuttle service will be suspended during the week of Dec. 27-31. During this week, open parking will be allowed in non-reserve surface spaces. Courtesy transportation will be available by calling 210-567-2800, Opt. #3.

 
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Help a child in need through the Pediatric Family Relief Fund
 

UT Health San Antonio Department of Pediatrics invites you to join them in providing direct assistance and resources to disadvantaged families of children with complex chronic medical conditions by making a contribution to the Pediatric Family Relief Fund.

 
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‘Tis the season to be…boosted
 

With the season of holiday-related travel and gatherings well underway, it’s important to take measures to stay healthy and protected from COVID-19, even for those who are already vaccinated. One of the most effective ways to stay safe is to get a booster shot.

 
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San Antonio Latino Cancer Survivors, We Need You! 
 

Are you a Latino cancer survivor? Volunteer for the Avanzando Caminos study at UT Health San Antonio! Avanzando Caminos aims to enroll 1,500 Latino cancer survivors in South Texas to help unpack the social, cultural, behavioral, mental, biological, and medical influences on post-cancer life.

 
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Deck the halls with joy! Last chance to vote in the tree decorating contest
 

This year's holiday tree decorating contest ends tonight, Dec. 23, at midnight. Make sure to get your votes in on the UT Health Physicians Facebook page! 

 
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A multidisciplinary approach to tackling liver cancer in South Texas
 

Mays Cancer Center researchers, including Christi Walter, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, and Francisco Cigarroa, MD, professor of medicine and director of the University Health Transplant Institute, are building a formidable team to help make an impact on liver cancer through practice, education and research.

 
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Fear keeping some cancer patients from COVID-19 vaccination
 

These were the three most common reasons given for declining COVID-19 vaccination, according to a survey of 194 high-risk cancer patients conducted by the Mays Cancer Center, in collaboration with clinical partner University Health.

 
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Department of Pharmacology assistant professor and researcher receives UT System Rising STARs award
 

Xiaoli Sun, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UT Health San Antonio, has received a UT System Rising STARs award. The award for early-career investigators comes with a $250,000 grant.

 
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HR News
 
Kronos time and leave system unavailable due to outage
 

The Kronos system used for time and leave is currently unavailable due to a system-wide outage. Kronos is not accessible by anyone during the outage, including HR employees and department administrators. Find information on workarounds for managing time and leave while Kronos is unavailable on the Kronos webpage on the HR intranet.

Tips to manage holiday stress
 

Find tips to minimize stress over the holidays and resources to manage stress all year long on the Mental Health Awareness website. Every month, find new resources on different mental health and wellness topics.

 
Events
 

Jan. 8

Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium

Feb. 4 - 6

49th Annual Virtual Symposium on Sports Medicine

Feb. 23-25

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos 2022

 
In the News
 

One year since COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bexar County, health crisis persists

SA surgeon performs new robotic surgery on testicular cancer patients, allowing faster recovery

Online mental health program lets San Antonio teens talk it out

High-risk cancer patients getting vaccinated at rates much lower than rest of community

 

Everything It Takes

 

 

Our marketing campaign, called “Everything It Takes,” recognizes and celebrates the relentless pursuit of our faculty, staff, students and residents to make lives better. Check out the campaign website, TV ads, billboards and radio spots here.

 

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