President's Fall Forum 2021
 

We invite you to watch the President’s Forum via video to learn the latest news and updates about our growing institution, as well as how we are exemplifying our collective spirit of doing everything it takes to serve our community.

 
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Why are Latinos Less Likely to Survive Cancer? Two U.S. Cancer Centers to Investigate in First-Of-Its-Kind Study
 

Cancer survivorship is an emerging area of research, yet the survivorship experience differs significantly between racial-ethnic groups. The Mays Cancer Center is working to increase diverse patient populations in clinical trials.

 
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Halloween Door Decorating Contest Voting is Now Open
 

Show your spooky spirit by participating in this year's Halloween Door Decorating Contest, Oct. 25 through 31. Don't forget to vote for your favorite door on the UT Health Physicians Facebook page by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31.

 
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Detecting cancer’s spread before it happens: research indicates it may be possible
 

What if a daily or weekly blood sample could monitor each patient’s risk of cancer that metastasizes, or spreads, to another area of the body, indicating the need for aggressive therapy before spread is established? That’s the ultimate goal of studies published by researchers from UT Health San Antonio.

 
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Sponsor a wreath for a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day
 

The UT Health San Antonio Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring National Wreaths Across America Day to encourage employees to donate a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio on Dec. 18, 2021. Donations for wreaths are $15 and are due by Nov. 29.

 
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Take the Practice Health Survey
 

Clinical faculty, advanced practice providers and staff who work in a UT Health Physicians, VA, or UH/RBG/TDI Clinic are encouraged to take the Practice Health Survey. The survey will inform leadership of views and concerns to better support our employees. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is anonymous. The deadline to complete the survey is Nov. 2, 2021.

 
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
 

The COVID-19 vaccine is available via appointment to everyone 12 years and older.

 
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HR News

Listen to podcast: UT Health professors provide expert information about Intimate Partner Violence

 

As part of our ongoing Mental Health Awareness Campaign, this month we focus on Intimate Partner Violence and offer a new podcast featuring UT Health San Antonio experts Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Casey Straud, PsyD, ABPP and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Brooke Fina, LCSW, BCD. They discuss Intimate Partner Violence, its impact, risks and the populations most affected. Listen here. Find new topics and resources added monthly to support employees on the Mental Health Awareness website.

Events

Oct. 27

Military Health Through the Eyes of Wounded Warriors

Dec. 7-10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

 
In the News

San Antonio oncologist discusses importance of breast cancer screenings, signs to look for

Emergency Physicians: We Must Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Correct Misinformation to End Pandemic

Texas’ new Alzheimer’s research center zeroes in on the disease’s disproportionate impact on Latinos

 

 

 

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