Congratulations to the fourth quarter Silver Star and 2022 Gold Shield Award winners
 
 

On September 27, the fourth quarter Silver Star and High Five Practice Champion award winners were recognized. During the ceremony, the 2022 Gold Shield award winners were also announced. Congratulations to all the winners for your continued dedication to our patients! 

 

To nominate a colleague for a Stars and Shields Award, visit uthealthcare.org/stars


On September 27, the fourth quarter Silver Star and High Five Practice Champion award winners were recognized. During the ceremony, the 2022 Gold Shield award winners were also announced. Congratulations to all the winners for your continued dedication to our patients! 

 

Click here to download the awards PowerPoint. 

 

Congratulations to the 2022 Gold Shield award winners!

 

Gold Shield Provider Recipient

  • Georgia McCann, MD, Division of Gynecology and Oncology

 

Gold Shield Staff Recipient

  • Kitty Henricksen, RDMS, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Gold Shield Non-Clinical Support Staff Recipient

  • Blaine Taylor, UTHP Admin Help Desk

Gold Shield Team Award

  • Cancer Center | Central Pharmacy
    • Lydia Herrera, Pharmacist
    • Jennifer Suarez, Pharmacy Manager
    • Ruby Gonzalez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Inna Levario, Pharmacy Technician
    • Gabriel Muniz, Pharmacy Technician
    • Elva Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Erica Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Ruben Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Natalie Russell, Pharmacy Technician
    • Valerie Teatom, Pharmacy Technician

 

Congratulations to the Fourth Quarter Silver Star award winners! Silver Star

 

Recipients of Silver Star Award for excellent service to patients and colleagues

  • Josephine Taverna, MD, Medical Oncology
  • Magdalena “Maggie” Allahar, Radiation Oncology
  • Katie Harnden, RN, Cancer Center
  • Gabriela Garcia, Cancer Center
  • Jessica Blum, Human Resources
  • Daniela Victorino, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery  
  • Alba Garcia, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 
  • Sydney Lenz, RN, Urology
  • Carolyn Williams, Radiology
  • Erica Loza, Access Center
  • Carlo Angeles, Radiology
  • Veronica Rubio, General Surgery and Bariatrics
  • Yarisa Palencia, General Surgery
  • Ana Trejo, RN, Bariatric Surgery
  • Maria Teresa Cuellar, Plastic Surgery
  • Chesali Rianne Perez, General Surgery
  • Molly Sarchet, Radiology

Recipients of Silver Star Team Awards

  • Cancer Center | Central Pharmacy
    • Lydia Herrera, Pharmacist
    • Jennifer Suarez, Pharmacy Manager
    • Ruby Gonzalez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Inna Levario, Pharmacy Technician
    • Gabriel Muniz, Pharmacy Technician
    • Elva Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Erica Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Ruben Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician
    • Natalie Russell, Pharmacy Technician
    • Valerie Teatom, Pharmacy Technician

  • Cancer Center Dosimetry Team
    • Irma Corona
    • Quang Dang
    • Jong-Han "Hank“ Ho
    • Kevin "Nick" Nicol

 

Congratulations to the Fourth Quarter High Five Practice Champion award winners!

 

Patient Experience Fourth Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards

 

  • Dermatology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 95.77
  • Primary Care Center at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 95.82
  • Vascular Surgery at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 95.83
  • Urschel 4th Floor at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 95.86
  • Primary Care Center at Shavano Park - Patient Score of 95.99
  • General Pediatrics at Santa Rosa Northwest- Patient Score of 96.11
  • CariƄo Home Visits at Geriatrics and Supportive Care - Patient Score of 96.22
  • Radiation Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.05
  • Pediatric Hematology at Gateway - Patient Score of 96.34
  • Specialties at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 96.98
  • Cardiology at UT Health Hill Country - Patient Score of 97.2
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine at UT Health Hill Country - Patient Score of 97.73
  • Rehabilitation Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 97.73
  • Diabetes Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 97.74
  • Executive Health at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 98.21

Patient Experience Fourth Quarter – Practice Champion

  • Pediatric Cardiology at the Atrium - Patient Score of 99.21
 
 
 
Be in the know: Watch the President's Forum
 
 

On October 13, President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, shared details of the university’s planned growth and the significant initiatives underway to position UT Health San Antonio for even greater success in delivering its missions.

 

Read more about the President's Forum and the new five year strategic plan.


 
 
Join the team: San Antonio Heart & Stroke Walk on Nov. 12
 
 

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Families of all sizes welcome | Pet friendly | Free to attend


 
 
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Rapamycin may lead to healthier hearts and longer lives
 
 

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UT Health San Antonio has transitioned processing some of our employee leave of absence requests to Flores Leave Solutions, an experienced vendor in leave administration. As we are rapidly growing, we hope this transition to a dedicated leave administrator will simplify and expedite leave requests for our employees outside of regular time off requests. Read more to learn about the new process to request a leave of absence.