https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/ en-us 02 Jun 2023 10:16:12 EDT 02 Jun 2023 10:16:12 EDT https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/rss.xml Newsweaver uthealthconnect@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1fl9befvlvc?lang=en?rss=true UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to our patient’s care and their experience is at the heart of our BetterCare IT initiative that focuses on enhancing our Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 46104131e7086b0d3b2443fe51a8c100 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4412344-20210704-094608 <p>UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to our patient’s care and their experience is at the heart of our BetterCare IT initiative that focuses on enhancing our Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform.</p> <p class="centered-only" style="text-align: left;"><img align="left" src="http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/da/db808b041830f4ae46c549.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="1000" height="199" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="" /></p> <p class="centered-only" style="text-align: left;">UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to our patient’s care and their experience is at the heart of our BetterCare IT initiative that focuses on enhancing our Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform.</p> <p> </p> <p>BetterCare refers to a portfolio of Epic projects designed to help both UTHP personnel and patients via:</p> <ul> <li>Improved patient care and satisfaction</li> <li>Enhanced data access and digital capabilities</li> <li>New ways to pay</li> <li>Improved automation</li> <li>Streamlined workflows</li> <li>Reduced dependence on IT departments</li> <li>Better security</li> <li>Better compliance</li> </ul> <p>Enhancing our current Epic system and integration is already underway and will be complete with the opening of our UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research hospital. The BetterCare Program is made up of four major projects:</p> <ol> <li>Epic Refuel - UT Health San Antonio’s outpatient clinical care areas</li> <li>Beaker – Laboratory departments</li> <li>ASC – Ambulatory Surgical Center at Kyle Seale Parkway</li> <li>Multispecialty and Research Hospital</li> </ol> <p>Delivering safe and high-quality patient care in our current and future patient care settings is crucial. Through our Epic EHR upgrades, we can expect improved functionality and workflows that are best practices identified by Epic and the global community of users.</p> <p> </p> <p>BetterCare will introduce its monthly digital newsletter, which will provide our community of Epic users with regular updates about our implementation progress.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/b4/1646b5476bcf124df5819c.jpg Read more about the updates https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1turcc462j5?lang=en?rss=true On May 22, the following eight practices moved from the UT Health Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC) to UT Health Gateway: Altus Infusion Services Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health Endocrinology Gastroenterology Infectious Disease Nephrology Pulmonology Rheumatology 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT d842251bafddb570e389ad50a07cfe9c FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>On May 22, the following eight practices moved from the UT Health Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC) to UT Health Gateway: </p> <ul> <li>Altus Infusion Services </li> <li>Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health </li> <li>Endocrinology </li> <li>Gastroenterology </li> <li>Infectious Disease </li> <li>Nephrology </li> <li>Pulmonology </li> <li>Rheumatology</li> </ul> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/f1/eb98b44accf56e5a404e1f.jpeg Learn more about this location http://UTHealthCare.org/Gateway https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1awt526d251?lang=en?rss=true For Cancer Research Month, we sat down with Daruka Mahadevan, MD, PhD [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1ovr4ocacb0/external ], Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology, Director of the Institute of Drug Development and the Associate Director for Clinical Research at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. He explains his passion for drug discovery and development, and the challenges of bringing new medicines to the clinic. 30 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 25e95d5e3fd48eaa3c3b494aee9d3424 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>For Cancer Research Month, we sat down with <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1ovr4ocacb0/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daruka Mahadevan, MD, PhD</a>, Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology, Director of the Institute of Drug Development and the Associate Director for Clinical Research at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. He explains his passion for drug discovery and development, and the challenges of bringing new medicines to the clinic.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/c3/927b94d7b8e7947a2c8423.jpg Watch the interview https://youtu.be/lgdg5MbUpE0 https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/x0k5yovu74t?lang=en?rss=true While people with fair skin are twice as likely to develop skin cancer, there are still risks for people with darker complexion. In fact, when people with darker skin tones develop skin cancer, they often face more advanced and deadly cases than those with a lighter complexion. 30 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT ac65bce74a6842c635815adfddece8ac FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>While people with fair skin are twice as likely to develop skin cancer, there are still risks for people with darker complexion. In fact, when people with darker skin tones develop skin cancer, they often face more advanced and deadly cases than those with a lighter complexion. </p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/01/e5976834e0e210c3c660ae.jpg Discover crucial insights about skin cancer https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/news-and-stories/shedding-light-link-between-skin-tone-and-skin https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1jxto15x1fv?lang=en?rss=true Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can relieve Parkinson's tremors. Curious how it works? Patients and caretakers are invited to join us on July 8th for a free seminar at UT Health San Antonio. Learn the benefits and risks, and get your questions answered by our experts. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT c559051a01f4893d81252e5120d1d77d FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440264-20211021-170101 <p>Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can relieve Parkinson's tremors. Curious how it works? Patients and caretakers are invited to join us on July 8th for a free seminar at UT Health San Antonio.</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn the benefits and risks, and get your questions answered by our experts.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Many women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant hope for an uneventful pregnancy, easy delivery and a healthy baby. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can classify a pregnancy as high-risk and require additional care.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Advanced age, obesity, diabetes and asthma are just a few conditions that can qualify your pregnancy as high-risk. While it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy with these conditions it is important to have a strong support system and to develop a care plan with your health care provider.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can see expectant mothers as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy. <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/njxt9x5jqh1/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make an appointment today</a>, our maternal-fetal medicine specialists will ensure both mom and baby get the care they need while answering any questions about pregnancy and delivery.</p> <p>UT Health San Antonio values their employees and wants them to receive the care they need quickly and cost-effectively. UT System employees with UT Select insurance receive priority scheduling and reduced co-pays for specialty visits. Learn more about our <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1xjfm5mdxf5/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UT Health Network here</a>.</p> <p> </p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/a2/bbc0f985b4b15bf5e8351e.jpg RSVP today! https://www.uthscsa.edu/patient-care/physicians/event/deep-brain-stimulation-parkinsons-it-right-me https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1t148aaumaa?lang=en?rss=true The Mays Cancer Center recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM). Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/12gnks890ge/external ], professor of medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and a specialist in both breast cancer and malignancies of the brain and spinal cord, initiated the clinical trial. 11 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 3f86ea467fa6688cd68c800c89ca2f86 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-4440252-20230306-195037 <p>The Mays Cancer Center recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM). <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/12gnks890ge/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD</a>, professor of medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and a specialist in both breast cancer and malignancies of the brain and spinal cord, initiated the clinical trial.</p> http://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000320/7c/5e9bdc5b192a0306cb25f8.jpg Learn more https://news.uthscsa.edu/mays-cancer-center-conducts-only-clinical-trial-in-america-of-a-specific-drug-combination-for-lethal-brain-cancer-glioblastoma-2/ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1xcyqd81hfh?lang=en?rss=true The performance review process for staff employees started Tuesday, May 30. Find step-by-step instructions in the Annual Performance Overview Job Aid [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1edmgpbuoyq/external ]. The deadline is July 14. 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 317e73d3c82f0250539a5b657b8ea778 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-4440285-20211102-152828 <p>The performance review process for staff employees started Tuesday, May 30. Find step-by-step instructions in the <a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1edmgpbuoyq/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Annual Performance Overview Job Aid</a>. The deadline is July 14.</p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/10dzvn3plgp?lang=en?rss=true June 9 Health Equity in Action Summit [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1g6k67v8dpk/external ] 16 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 56641a48c095eb838a8afc2c0243be9b SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 9 </p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1g6k67v8dpk/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health Equity in Action Summit</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1oqzzshcdzd?lang=en?rss=true June 10 Walk with a Doc [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/esud0kutcgs/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT b06d2a2a4c28ad253c9f07c5d5f048ef SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 10</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/esud0kutcgs/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walk with a Doc</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/gf6m43rkp8n?lang=en?rss=true June 24 The Best of ASCO [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/16i55b3rtl0/external ] 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT ac18552684f6067a994bae715747bdb6 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 24</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/16i55b3rtl0/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Best of ASCO</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/8mykip8bvge?lang=en?rss=true June 27 Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/19ezpurm9g4/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT b63de92a33ad555ad272fbc62e538b2f SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>June 27</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/19ezpurm9g4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/sfk1yzh4k4k?lang=en?rss=true July 8 Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Seminar [ https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/680o23etwu4/external ] 15 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 35c68ec4832f25d3523c109460cb2825 SIDE_ARTICLE-clone-4440280-20211021-171627 <p>July 8</p> <p><a href="https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/680o23etwu4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Seminar</a></p> https://utmedicine.us.newsweaver.com/vlcsqae6sf/1vhhfp4nupq?lang=en?rss=true "I have been getting treatment for two years, the staff is overwhelmingly wonderful to me and my experiences have been nothing but positive!" - UT Health San Antonio Patient 12 May 2023 12:00:00 EDT 21368bc4514fa4489c5824b7251b3ee1 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-4440252-20230512-170606 <p style="text-align: center;">"I have been getting treatment for two years, the staff is overwhelmingly wonderful to me and my experiences have been nothing but positive!"</p> <p style="text-align: center;">- UT Health San Antonio Patient</p>