Join us on Saturday, April 1 to show your support for our cancer patients, cancer survivors, and those affected by cancer. Proceeds from the race benefit Patient and Family Services at the Mays Cancer Center.
On January 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a novel drug therapy, elacestrant, a treatment for postmenopausal women and adult men with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Mays Cancer Center served as the lead site for the study evaluating Phase I and Phase III of the clinical trial.
The Department of Pediatrics is thrilled to announce a new podcast for pediatric practitioners: Pediatrics Now for free credit that includes CME, MOC and ethics credit. The podcast explores how to provide children with the most cutting-edge and compassionate care, plus grand rounds, how to fight and prevent burnout and the healing power of emotional connection.
Join us for in-depth conversation from leading pediatric experts in the field. A new episode is released each week and can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts!
The mission of the Texas Substance Use Symposium (TxSUS) is to reduce the burden of substance use on Texas communities. TxSUS offers a FREE continuing education curriculum, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
The symposium features UT Health San Antonio substance use disorder expert Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, vice president of research, as a keynote speaker!
Essay contest: What does patient experience mean to you
All submissions are in for the “What does patient experience mean to you” essay contest! Submissions are under review. Winners for first, second and third place are expected to be announced this month.
HR News
Battle of Flowers holiday date announced
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.
Financial hardship? We have your back
UT Health San Antonio provides a staff emergency fund for eligible staff members who cannot meet immediate and essential expenses due to a temporary hardship. If you are struggling, click here to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
