April is Healthcare Appreciation Month, and we have an entire week of themes planned to help celebrate!
Monday, 4/24: Aloha, and thank you for all that you do! Wear Hawaiian shirts and leis!
Tuesday, 4/25: UT Employees are the best, bar none! Western day with hats, boots, shirts and bandanas!
Wednesday, 4/26: We make magic happen! Dress up as a magician or Harry Potter character!
Thursday, 4/27: Real heroes work in health care! Pick your favorite superhero and rock a cape!
Friday, 4/28:Battle of the Flowers Day! Show off your Fiesta Flair or rock a UT Spirit shirt!
The following rules apply:
All costumes must be worn with uniform blue scrub bottoms.
No large brand names or logos are allowed.
No obscene words, gestures or symbols are allowed.
If an employee’s shirt is deemed inappropriate for the workplace, they will be sent home to change and vacation leave will be used to make up their time.
It’s always a fiesta at UT Health! Decorate your workspace or front desk in your best fiesta flair!
To participate, send a direct message to the UT Health Physicians Facebook page and include a photo, title, and department name. Only UTHP clinics and call center agents working from home may compete. Decorations will be posted April 24 - 28, and the most liked by Noon on April 28 wins!
The 2023 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medals can be purchased for $12 each and medals from previous years are available for $5 each. Purchases can only be made with cash or checks made out to UT Health San Antonio.
Georgia McCann, MD, gynecologic oncologist sheds light on the importance of early detection in the fight against ovarian cancer. With over 21,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year alone, spreading awareness and knowledge about this silent killer is crucial.
Taryn Celeste Prado, MDS, RD, LD, clinical dietitian, explores the therapeutic benefits of gardening and how it can help in the fight against cancer. From planting your own vegetables to harvesting herbs, learn about the specific foods that have been shown to aid in cancer prevention and treatment.
With a growing population of older adults and a rising incidence of neurological diseases, San Antonio has recognized the need for a collaborative effort in research and treatment. UT Health San Antonio will soon build a $100 million Center for Brain Health, which will house the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases. Other neurologists in the center will care for patients with Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, peripheral neuropathy and other disorders.
The Battle of Flowers holiday will be observed April 28. It's a mission-critical day for clinical operations. Employees who need to work that day to support UT Health Physicians and clinical operations will receive a banked holiday to use within 12 months. See more details.
