Guidance for holiday events
 

As we enter the holiday season, UT Health San Antonio shares the following guidelines that allow for more activities and events together, but that also keep us safe. Read this message from the Chief Operating Officer with the latest guidance.

 
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Glioblastoma recurrence and clues to blunt it
 

It’s a medical conundrum. Ionizing radiation, which at first extends the survival of glioblastoma patients after surgery, may later, ironically, help drive the brain cancer’s aggressive, untreatable recurrence.

 
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Last chance to share your mustache progress for men’s health awareness
 

Dr. Bob Leverence is challenging you to join him in the #Movember initiative by growing a moustache out to raise awareness for men’s health. Don't forget to share your progress with us by uploading photos to social media and using #UTHealthMoBro and #Movember.

 
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Amelie G. Ramirez to lead Women in Cancer Research Council
 

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, director of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio and a leading health disparities researcher, has been selected to serve as the 2021-2022 chair of the Women in Cancer Research Council of the American Association for Cancer Research.

 
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Nominate a colleague for one of the Presidential Awards
 

The Presidential Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San Antonio.

 
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Robotic surgical approach provides faster recovery for testicular cancer patients
 

Read about how surgeons at Mays Cancer Center inserted cameras and surgical instruments inside a patients abdomen and controlled them using robotic systems to remove cancerous lymph nodes.

 
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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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HR News
 
Paid holidays: Understanding floating holidays, banked holiday and the Battle of Flowers holiday
 

The new Comprehensive Leave Program, launched in September, offers a variety of designated employee holidays. Read more to find an explanation of the terminology and how holidays can be used in fiscal year 2022.

 
Events
 

Dec. 2

HealthyU Webcast Series: Molding Your Child, Literally presented by Darren Poidevin

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

 
In the News
 

How over-the-counter COVID-19 tests could bring ease to family gatherings this holiday season

UT Health San Antonio breaks down the cancer risks from HPV infections

UT Health San Antonio cancer expert explains signs & symptoms of prostate cancer

 

Everything It Takes: A personal take on dementia care, prevention

 

 

Dr. Sudha Seshadri’s work to fight neurodegenerative diseases is personal. She lost her mother to a neurological disease and now she’s doing everything it takes to transform care and seek cures for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Learn more about Dr. Seshadri and her passion for dementia care and prevention.

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