2021 Spirit Week: People. Passion. Partnership.
 

It's time to pause and say thank you for all you’ve done to keep us pushing forward — working in partnership — bolstered by the hope that drives us to educate gifted minds, discover pathways to end disease and provide the very best health care for our patients.

 
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Save the Date: Virtual President's Forum - October 14
 

Please join President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, for a virtual presentation during Spirit Week where he will share exciting information about UT Health San Antonio.

 
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A message from our COO
 

To provide a timely update on safety protocols for UT Health San Antonio locations, please be review the following safety protocols. 

 
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Halloween Door Decorating Contest starts Oct. 25
 

Show your spooky spirit by participating in this year's Halloween Door Decorating Contest, Oct. 25 through 31. All practices and employees working from home are encouraged to participate and multiple doors per practice are allowed.

 
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The Mays Cancer Center team is growing!
 

Join us in welcoming our new faculty members in radiation oncology, medical oncology and surgical oncology.

 
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COVID-19 vaccine third doses and booster shots: Who is eligible and how to get one
 

The CDC announced new recommendations for those who can receive booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations are in addition to its Aug. 13, 2021 recommendations regarding third doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for those whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised.

 
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A ‘Prince’ of a doctor: Otchere brings heart to cardio-oncology treatment
 

Growing up in Ghana, Dr. Prince Otchere noticed that high blood pressure ran in his family. And after he arrived at Houston for college, he learned there was a link between cardiovascular diseases and some ethnic minorities in this country.

 
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Wellness 360 brings a series of flu shot clinics to campus
 

Wellness 360 has a brought a series of flu shot clinics to our campus. Please see details on the website, including a checklist of items to bring. We encourage all employees to get a flu vaccine this season.

 
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Translational science award, request for applications pilot projects
 

The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (Greehey CCRI) is soliciting proposals for pilot project awards. The primary goal of this program is to support collaborative translational studies that will lead to the repurposing of FDA-approved drugs for treating pediatric cancers. The program is supported through Greehey CCRI institutional funds.

 
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Resources for suicide prevention
 

With increased stress, loneliness and depression during the pandemic, resources and awareness for suicide prevention can be more important than ever. Find expert advice, resources for suicide prevention and information covering different mental health topics.

 
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School of Dentistry’s new chief dental officer may be first in U.S.
 

The School of Dentistry welcomes Associate Professor Micaela Gibbs, DDS, MHA, as its first chief dental officer (CDO). She is one of the first CDOs for an academic dental practice in the U.S.

 
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In the News
 
CDC’s urgent warning confirms San Antonio doctors’ concern for unvaccinated pregnant women
 

The CDC says 97% of pregnant women being admitted into hospitals in the U.S. are unvaccinated. Dr. Patrick Ramsey, UT Health San Antonio Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, is quoted in this story.

 
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What’s next in the COVID-19 pandemic
 

Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, discussed the urgency of getting people vaccinated ahead of the possible COVID-19 winter surge during this live interview on Fox 29.

 
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Events
 
 
ECHO Superhub Virtual Event Oct. 18-22
 

Join UT Health San Antonio’s Project ECHO for the virtual launch of its superhub Oct 18-22. It's FREE to register and participate in an array of virtual events showcasing ECHO's telementoring hosted virtually through Zoom.

 
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RISE for Rural Telementoring – RTTC (Oct. 25-29)
 

Join us Oct. 25-29 for the virtual launch of Resources, Information, Support and Education – RISE for Rural Telementoring! The Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) provides free training, tools and technical assistance to support the implementation and evaluation of telementoring programs for rural and remote health care workers. Take part in tele-stories, micro-lecturs and numerous events, including an image competition.

 
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San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
 

Join us for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Dec. 7-10. Listen to cancer experts discuss experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis and therapy options for breast cancer and premalignant breast disease. You can attend virtually or in-person. The symposium is committed to your safety and will adhere to safety guidelines and protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

 
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