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Congratulations to first quarter Stars & Shields Award winners
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.
On March 3, our Stars and Shields Award 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!
Click here to download the awards PowerPoint.
The First Quarter Stars, Shield and Clinic Awards are as follows:
Recipients of Silver Star Award for excellent service to patients and colleagues
- Neil Kirby, MD, Radiation Oncology
- Diane Vasquez, MA, Cancer Center
- Lupe Brundige, MA, Cancer Center
- Dina Paz, RN, Medical Oncology
- Luisa Arellano, PA, Cancer Center
- Leslie Villarreal, RN, Nurse Navigator, Cancer Center
- Magdalene Allahar, Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology
- Ahmad Kheirkhah, Ophthalmology
- Teresita “Terri” Carrillo, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
- Stefan Sensenbrenner, Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmology
- Stephanie Zamarripa, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
- Patti Flores, Scheduler, Psychiatry
- Levy Fernando, IT Support
- Donna Wilhelms, Practice Supervisor, Orthopedics
- Vanessa Briones, MA Lead, Orthopedics
- Erica Perez, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
- Tiffany Rodriguez, RN, Vascular Surgery
- Blaine Taylor, IT Specialist
- Keturah “Ann” Blanchard, MA
- Martha Parra, Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
- Ricardo Gutierrez, Desktop Support Specialist
- Amalie Resendez, MA, Urology
- Carla Granado-Sanchez, Scheduler, Geriatrics & Palliative Care
- Barry Stephens, IT Support Specialist
- Janet Torres, MA, Primary Care
- Carrie Cook, Ophthalmic Photographer Sr., Ophthalmology
Recipients of Team Awards
- OBGYN- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
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- Stephanie Elliot, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
- Esmeralda Resendez, RN
- Yalanda Robinson, RN
- Stephanie Hettler, RN
- Lisa Orozxo, MA
- Rachell Reaux, MA
Patient Experience First Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards
- UTHP Primary Care Center at Shavano Park - Patient Score of 96.15
- UTHP Plastic Surgery at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.19
- UTHP Otolaryngology at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.48
- UTHP Medical Diabetes at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.63
- UTHP Carino Home Visits at Geriatrics & Supportive Care - Patient Score of 96.77
- UTHP Dermatology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.84
- UTHP Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.67
- UTHP Cardiology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.97
- UTHP Rehabilitation Medicine at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 98.44
- UTHP General & Bariatric Surgery at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 98.81
Patient Experience First Quarter Practice Champion
- UTHP PHC Pediatric Cardiology - Patient Score of 99.19
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Thoracic surgery team achieves highly coveted ranking for lung, esophageal cancer outcomes
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.
Mays Cancer Center studies help spur leukemia drug’s approval
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.
Orthopaedic Care for Female Athletes
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?
Stop living in pain. Your UT Select benefits saves $10 on copays
Mays Cancer Center researcher and SignalRx earn NCI business grants to develop drugs for first-in-human clinical trials
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.
Concussions: Symptoms, treatment and what you need to know
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.
COVID-19 numbers down, safety protocols updated
Campus safety guidelines have been adjusted as Bexar County's COVID-19 community
March is Social Work Month
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.
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. They support patients, families and caregivers with their psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout their cancer journey. Social workers are there to help people with practical needs, like finding resources at the cancer center and in the community, and with complex needs such as adjusting to a cancer diagnosis, dealing with transitions and decision-making, navigating cultural issues, and communicating with family members, friends, and health care providers. Social workers help bridge gaps to strengthen individuals and families. Join us in thanking our social workers for all of the great work they do for our patients, their families and caregivers at the Mays Cancer Center!
Buy the UT Health San Antonio 2022 Fiesta medal
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.
New cloud-based learning platform available
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.
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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.
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Save the date: All of Us Research Program Webinar April 12
Now that you’re aware how the All of Us Research Program, endorsed by the Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science and the Office of the Vice President for Research, can help boost your research endeavors, you’ll want to save the date to take part in an informational webinar Tuesday, April 12, from 1-2 p.m., Central, to hear from nationally recognized research experts who will walk you through the tool, where you’ll learn how to become a registered user to access row-level data and become familiar with the Researcher Workbench, a cloud-based platform that registered users can utilize to help answer research questions and resources available to familiarize yourself with the program.
Register now.
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Need help with your mental health?
Every month you can find new mental health topics, advice from experts and resources to get help on the Mental Health Awareness website. This month’s topic is Self-Esteem. Resources from previous month’s topics are also available.
Participants needed for Tai Chi Study
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are seeking volunteers 40-80 years of age with knee osteoarthritis as well as those free of known neuromuscular diseases for a two-week Tai Chi study to investigate biomechanical risk factors. Participants will be compensated. Call 210-450-7065 or email Christopher Brown to learn more or see if you qualify.
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