From the Chief Medical Officer: COVID-19 vaccine booster update
 

With the intent to keep our faculty, staff and students informed on the continuously emerging information on the COVID-19 boosters, this is an update as of Sept. 1, 2021. We do expect additional changes in the recommendations and timelines based on new and evolving data.

 
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UT Health San Antonio study shows MRI technique improves detection of aggressive prostate cancer
 

An MRI scan called restriction spectrum imaging greatly improves the detection of prostate cancer progression, according to a published study by researchers at UT Health San Antonio.

 
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Free webinar: What you should know about erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence
 

Join men's health specialist, Dr. Alexander Rozanski on Thursday, Sept. 30 for a free webinar on what you should know about erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence and the treatment options available.

 
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Mays Cancer Center welcomes Dr. Prince Otchere
 

Meet our new provider, Prince Otchere, MD. Dr. Otchere is the director of our new cardio-oncology program and an assistant professor of cardiology.

 
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More questions answered for the Comprehensive Leave Program
 

After hearing your questions at town halls about the new Comprehensive Leave Program, HR has updated FAQs with the answers to your questions. Find details about the new program including new front-loaded Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave on the Comprehensive Leave Program website.

 
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Join us on Sept. 11 for the Kick Cancer tailgate party to kick off UTSA’s football season!
 

The countdown is on to football season! UT Health San Antonio is the official health care provider for UTSA Athletics. Come out to the Mays Cancer Center’s “Kick Cancer” tailgate event on Sept. 11, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Alamodome. 

 
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Take this brief survey and share your opinion on the COVID booster
 

We want to hear from you! Share your opinion on the COVID-19 booster by taking this brief survey. 

 

 
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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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Free Care.com membership helps employees find background-checked providers
 

Need quality child or adult care? Looking for a reliable pet sitter? Need help cleaning your home? Benefits-eligible employees can access Care.com for free.

 
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San Antonio Liver Cancer Symposium
 

The San Antonio Liver Cancer Symposium will focus on the significant burden of hepatocellular carcinoma that is especially prevalent in South Texas. This event will offer engaging presentations and interactive panel discussions to foster collaborations and further advance the field of liver cancer.

 
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In The News
 
UT Health San Antonio selected to Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2021 list
 

UT Health San Antonio has been selected to Forbes magazine’s list of Best-In-State Employers 2021, ranking 34th on the list of major employers in Texas, from all industries, and is in the top five in the “Healthcare & Social” industry sector.

 
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'It is a concern': Respiratory illnesses on the rise in San Antonio
 

As students head back into classrooms, more and more cases of respiratory viruses are being recorded. Dr. Jan Patterson, infectious diseases specialist at UT Health San Antonio, tells MySA they've seen about 10 cases of influenza in the first three weeks of August.

 
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