A message from the President
 

With the holidays upon us, an uptick in the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the past week and the recent developments of yet another COVID-19 variant (Omicron), we encourage every employee and student to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

 
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Mesa, Mays Cancer Center play role in getting new medications for blood cancers approved
 

With U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in November of a new medication for polycythemia vera (PV), the outlook brightened a bit for patients with that controllable, but chronic, form of blood cancer.

 
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UT Health Physicians has launched our official Instagram page!
 

Follow UT Health Physicians @uthealthsaphysicians on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you; what would you like to see from us on Instagram? Leave your ideas in the comments.

 
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Mays Cancer Center researchers to present findings and discuss disparities during 2021’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
 

Treatable mutations, obesity-driven cancer and clinical trial access are among local speakers’ topics for this year’s symposium.

 
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Deck the halls with joy! Participate in the tree decorating contest
 

This year's holiday tree decorating contest will take place Dec. 1 though 23. All clinical employees, including those working from home, are encouraged to participate.

 
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Yoga improves quality of life in men with new diagnosis of prostate cancer
 

Yoga improved physical and mental well-being and promoted a robust immune response in a randomized clinical trial of men with prostate cancer

 
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UT Health Stars and Shields Awards Nomination
 

Excellence deserves recognition. Nominate your outstanding coworkers for a UT Health Physicians Silver Star Award.

 
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​Nominations for the 2022 Presidential Excellence Awards due Dec. 15
 

Nominations for the 2022 Presidential Excellence Awards are open with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. The Presidential Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San Antonio. Please take the time to nominate someone deserving of this acknowledgment. 

 
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Events
 

Dec. 7-10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Dec. 14

Webinar: How to Encourage Latinos to Participate in Clinical Trials

 

Feb. 23-25

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos 2022

Jan.8

Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium

 
In the News
 

Online mental health program lets San Antonio teens talk it out

Early data shows vaccinated people are experiencing mild symptoms with Omicron variant, infectious disease doctor says

San Antonio leaders, doctors give details about new COVID-19 variant Omicron

UT Health San Antonio explains signs & symptoms of skin cancer

San Antonio's Breast Cancer Symposium continues

 

Everything It Takes

 

 

The art of listening is a key lesson Dr. Peter Guarnero teaches his students. Through listening, our providers can understand the larger context of a patient’s health and provide personalized care and treatment plans. Learn how our providers are doing everything it takes.

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