Congratulations to second & third quarter Stars & Shields Award winners
 
 

On June 28, 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 June 28, 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 Second and Third Quarter Stars, Shield and Clinic Awards are as follows:

 

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

  • Carissia Calvo–Strube, M.D, Mays Cancer Center
  • Valerie Bustamante, RN, Surgical Oncology
  • Marco Alanis, RN, Mays Cancer Center
  • Benita Atenco, Mays Cancer Center
  • Matilda Solis, Mays Cancer Center
  • Ashley R. Borrego, Mays Cancer Center
  • Katherine Bartush, MD, Orthopaedics
  • Tiffany Darlene Rodriguez, RN, Vascular Surgery
  • Georgia McCann, MD, OBGYN
  • Amy Summerlin, Orthopaedics
  • Sydney Henderson, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 
  • Ivan Mauricio , Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • Rachelle Fitzpatrick , Orthopaedics
  • Nicole Molina, Vascular Surgery
  • Norma Garza, Vascular Surgery
  • Kristyn De Leon, Access Center- Orthopaedics/Podiatry  
  • Vanessa Martinez, Access Center
  • Dulce Villarreal, Access Center
  • Destiny Cantu, Pathology
  • Nancy Cerda, Vascular Surgery
  • Marleen Ornelas, Radiology
  • Angelica Garcia, Pediatric Heart Center
  • Vernell Johnson, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Cynthia Parker, Geriatric & Supportive Care Clinic
  • Michelle Renteria, UTHP Admin Insurance Follow-Up
  • Monique Berlynn Garcia , Orthopaedics
  • Carolyn Williams, Radiology
  • Kitty Henricksen, RDMS, OBGYN
  • Ruben Cantu, Orthopaedics
  • Heather Partida, Pulmonary
  • Melinda Cortez, Pulmonary
  • Marisa Alacron, Medicine Specialty
  • Jesus Hernandez, Pulmonary
  • Adriana Flores, Ophthalmology
  • Melissa Sanchez, Urology
  • Alice Molina, Vascular 

 

Recipients of Team Awards

  • Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    • Sharon Guerrero, Scheduler-Intermediate
    • Sandy Martinez, Benefits Coordinator
    • Daniela Victorino, Audiology Tech-Intermediate
  • Westover Hills Primary Care Clinical Staff 
    • Mary Cuellar
    • Nancy Dahlin
    • Brandon Gill
    • Stephanie Gutierrez
    • MarbelJimenez Mayorquin
    • Darline Martinez
    • Alexandra Rodriguez
    • Heather Sinclair
    • Holly Ann Smith
    • Sarah Subririas
    • Travis Strong

Patient Experience Second Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards

  • UTHP Primary Care Center at De Zavala - Patient Score of 96.05
  • Dermatology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.06
  • Carińo Home Visits at Geriatrics & Supportive Care - Patient Score of 96.25
  • Radiation Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.30
  • Rehabilitation Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.34
  • Otolaryngology at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.35
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.38
  • Hematology Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.98
  • Cardiology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 97.97
  • Vascular Surgery at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 98.0

Patient Experience Second Quarter – Practice Champion

  • Specialties at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 99.32
  • Diabetes Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 99.32

Patient Experience Third Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards

  • Nephrology at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 95.71
  • Radiation Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.17
  • Primary Care at De Zavala - Patient Score of 96.19
  • Surgical Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center - Patient Score of 96.33
  • Primary Care Center at the Medical Arts & Research Center- Patient Score of 96.34
  • General Pediatrics at Santa Rosa Northwest - Patient Score of 96.67
  • Cardiology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.73
  • Primary Care Center at Shavano Park - Patient Score of 96.86
  • Vascular Surgery at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 96.95
  • Diabetes Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 97.17
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 97.41

Patient Experience Third Quarter – Practice Champion

  • Endocrinology at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 98.1
 
 
 
UT Health Hill Country recognized as Best of the Best
 
 

Congratulations to the physicians and staff at UT Health Hill Country on their recognition by the Boerne Star as Best of the Best in four categories!


 
 
Inaugural dean chosen for The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio
 
 

Vasan Ramachandran, MD, a distinguished public health researcher at Boston University and principal investigator of the Framingham Heart Study, has been named founding dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio.


 
 
Spots still available for Green Wellness Program’s upcoming cohort
 
 

The School of Nursing’s Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate is seeking participants for a new cohort starting this fall. Participants will be challenged to follow a whole food, plant-based nutrition plan, and will learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and eating pattern centered around foods that come primarily from plants, like fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and legumes.


 
 
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Next mental health webinars focus on Normalizing Mental Health
 

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or burned out, a series of live and recorded webinars available on the Mental Health Awareness website could offer the help you need. Mark your calendar for upcoming webinars in August where leaders and employees can learn how to start the conversation on mental health to empower people to get the help they need and dispel stigmas around mental illness.

 

August 12,12:00 -1:00 p.m.  – Normalizing Mental Health for Leaders

August 17,12:00 -1:00 p.m. – Normalizing Mental Health