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President Henrich addresses planned growth, accomplishments and commitment to saving lives
UT Health San Antonio is heading in an exciting direction with a strong growth trajectory and a wave of accomplishments and distinctions, said President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at the April 20 President’s Forum. “The trajectory of the institution … the positive momentum, is incredible,” he said.
The university is planning nearly $1 billion in capital investments over the next 24 – 48 months, with $737 million slated for new buildings, $49 million for renovations, $140 million for a new research building with the location yet to be determined and $75 million in technology.
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Congratulations and Thank You!
We are excited to celebrate our Readers’ Choice Award win with all of you! Your practice managers received t-shirts and thank you cards to distribute as a thank you! If you haven’t received yours, please reach out to your practice manager to find out when your practice will be celebrating and distributing the gifts.
Discounted tickets to the XFL championship game on sale now
The Alamodome, home to the San Antonio Brahmas, will host the championship game on May 13. Get your discounted tickets with promo code: 2023Partner
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. Decorations will be posted April 24 - 28, and the most liked by Noon on April 28 wins!
The following rules apply:
- Do not obstruct any EXITS or immediate access to them
- Do not cover a door so that it is not recognizable as an EXIT
- Do not cover both sides of any one door (only the public – hallway side may be decorated)
- Do not cover the door’s viewing window
- Make sure decorations do not hamper the operation of the door
- All decorations must be made of fire-resistant material
- No Glitter
- No Items obstructing walk-ways or hanging from the ceiling or doorway
- No obscene or inappropriate symbols, drawings, words, phrases, etc.
Congratulations to the second quarter Silver Star Award winners
On March 28, the second quarter Silver Star and High Five Practice Champion award winners were recognized. Congratulations to all the winners for your continued dedication to our patients!
To nominate a colleague for a Stars and Shields Award, visit uthealthcare.org/stars.
On March 28, the second quarter Silver Star and High Five Practice Champion award winners were recognized. Congratulations to all the winners for your continued dedication to our patients!
Click here to watch the Second Quarter Award Presentation
Click here to download the awards PowerPoint.
Congratulations to the Second Quarter Silver Star award winners!
Recipients of Silver Star Award for excellent service to patients and colleagues
- Leslie Villareal, RN, Medical Oncology
- Ohla Hassan, PA, Hematology-Oncology
- Gabriela Garcia, Cancer Center
- Emily Hernandez, RN, Infusion
- Cheryl Arce, Cancer Center
- Guadalupe Brundige, Cancer Center
- Danica Mariano, Cancer Center
- Cynthia Gonzalez, Radiation Oncology
- Yvonne Aldrete, Radiation Oncology
- Jericho Hunt, Hill Country Primary Care
- Nina Cruz, MARC Primary Care
- Beatriz Padilla, MARC Primary Care
- Kathryn Buchanan, Pediatric Specialties
- JoAnn Rios, Hill Country Primary Care
- Crystal Cruz, MARC Primary Care
- April Ruelas, Hill Country Primary Care
- Gabriella Jew, Hill Country Primary Care
- Guadalupe “Lupe”, MARC Primary Care
- Susan Hilgers, Information Services: EPIC Resolute
- Amanda Perez, MARC Primary Care
- Matilda Pastrano, Gastroenterology
- Elizabeth Casillas, UTHMP Admin
- Veronica Villareal, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
- Brandi Morris, Pediatric Cardiology
- Dorothy Ortiz, Ophthalmology
- Stephanie Rodriguez, Hill Country Primary Care
- Ann Mercado, Hill County Primary Care
- Elvia Rodriguez, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
- Gricelda Valdez, Medicine Specialty
- Melinda Cortez, Pulmonology
- Gina Herevia, Medicine Specialty
- Breauna White, Rehabilitation Orthopaedics - Prosthetics
- Celeste Sanchez, Hill Country Primary Care
- Morgan Aquino, Hill Country
- Carolyn Williams, Hill Country Radiology
- Maria Gallego, Geriatrics & Supportive Care
- Anamarie Torres, Geriatrics & Supportive Care
- Oralia Ackley, Ophthalmology
- C. Vanessa Nickles, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
- Denise Robles, Primary Care Medical Drive
- Rudy San Miguel, Hill Country Primary Care
- Loralie Faulk, Hill Country Radiology
- Roxann Guevara, Primary Care Medical Drive
- Bonnie Valadez, Ophthalmology
- Rosemary Torres, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
- Sydney Henderson, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
- Laura Ytuarte, Primary Care Verde Hills
Recipients of Silver Star Team Awards
- Radiation Oncology | Radiation Therapy Team
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- Magdalene Allahar
- Indy Arredondo
- Ana Brown
- Sian Buxton
- David Chen
- Tammy Escobedo
- Kevin Reese
- Luis Rocha
- Holly Smith
- Nicholas Martinez
- Medicine Specialties | Referral Coordinators
- Theresa Hernandez
- Christina Stephens
Congratulations to the Second Quarter High Five Practice Champion award winners!
Patient Experience Fourth Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards
- Diabetes Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 95.83
- Family Medicine at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 95.91
- Endocrinology at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.02
- Urschel 4th Floor at the Mays Cancer Center – Patient Score of 96.06
- Primary Care at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.06
- Family Geriatric and Palliative Care at Santa Rosa Northwest – Patient Score of 96.07
- Pediatric Specialties at Westgate – Patient Score of 96.09
- MRI Imaging at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.19
- Surgical Oncology at the Mays Cancer Center – Patient Score of 96.26
- Primary Care at Shavano Park – Patient Score of 96.33
- MRI Imaging at Hill Country – Patient Score of 96.43
- Physical Therapy at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.53
- Gastroenterology at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.53
- General Surgery at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.63
- Dermatology at the Mays Cancer Center – Patient Score of 96.63
- Cardiology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.76
- Infectious Disease at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 96.79
- Rehabilitation Medicine at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 97.14
- General Pediatrics at Santa Rosa Northwest – Patient Score of 97.4
- Dermatology at De Zavala – Patient Score of 97.79
- Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 97.87
- Pulmonary Disease at the Medical Arts & Research Center – Patient Score of 97.95
- Dermatology at Hill Country – Patient Score of 97.98
Patient Experience Fourth Quarter – Practice Champion
- CT Imaging at the Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 98.05
When should I get cancer screenings?
Dr. Ramon Cancino, Primary Care offers guidelines and recommendations on cancer screenings and why you should discuss them with your primary care provider. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5.
Listen to leadership podcast featuring Be Well Texas founder Jennifer Potter, PhD, MPH
The Staff Advisory Council talks with research vice president and founder of Be Well Texas Jennifer Potter, PhD, MPH, a native Canadian who shares lessons learned from her first job at K-Mart. She talks about her love of leading teams and the importance of being flexible and sometimes doing things that are out of your comfort zone. Stay tuned to hear about her early career studying and working as an actor.
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Apply for summer leadership programs
Applications are open for summer leadership programs for new and experienced leaders. These offerings support efforts to provide leadership development for our workforce and are available to faculty and staff. Visit the Learning & Leadership Development site for more information.
Find partners to help with your HR needs
We’ve updated the Strategic HR Partner webpage on the Human Resources intranet to include descriptions of team members who can assist with your most requested people questions, concerns or issues. Also find a link to the Partner Directory to find the designated HR Service Delivery team member for your school or area who can help.
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