Silver Star Team Award
 
 

Join us in congratulating the Radiation Oncology: Radiation Therapy Team for winning a 2023 Silver Star Team Award!

The Radiation Oncology: Radiation Therapy Winners

  • Magdalene Allahar
  • Indy Arredondo
  • Ana Brown
  • Sian Buxton
  • David Chen
  • Tammy Escobedo
  • Nicholas Martinez
  • Kevin Reese
  • Luis Rocha
  • Holly Smith

"The entire radiation therapy team has gone above and beyond for patient care over these past several months. They have worked long hours to make sure all our critically ill urgent patients get treated in a timely manner despite being overall short staffed and in a physically demanding job. They have truly lived up to our university's campaign tagline this year, doing "EVERYTHING IT TAKES!""  - Mark Bonnen, MD

 

More about the Silver Star Award

 

Silver Stars are awarded to individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond for their patients and peers. Nominations are accepted year-round and can be awarded to any UT Health Physicians provider, staff, volunteer or care team. 
 
 
 

Health Care Appreciation Week April 24-28

 

April is Healthcare Appreciation Month, and we have an entire week of themes planned to help celebrate!

 

Monday, 4/24: Aloha, and thank you for all that you do! Wear Hawaiian shirts and leis!

Tuesday, 4/25: UT Employees are the best, bar none! Western day with hats, boots, shirts and bandanas!

Wednesday, 4/26: We make magic happen! Dress up as a magician or Harry Potter character!

Thursday, 4/27: Real heroes work in health care! Pick your favorite superhero and rock a cape!

Friday, 4/28: Battle of the Flowers Day! Show off your Fiesta Flair or rock a UT Spirit shirt!

 

The following rules apply:

  • All costumes must be worn with uniform blue scrub bottoms.
  • No large brand names or logos are allowed.
  • No obscene words, gestures or symbols are allowed.
  • If an employee’s shirt is deemed inappropriate for the workplace, they will be sent home to change and vacation leave will be used to make up their time.
 
 
Workplace decoration competition
 
 

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. Only UTHP clinics and call center agents working from home may compete. Decorations will be posted April 24 - 28, and the most liked by Noon on April 28 wins!

 

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.
 
 
Fiesta medals on sale through tomorrow, April 21!
 
 

The 2023 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medals can be purchased for $12 each and medals from previous years are available for $5 each. Purchases can only be made with cash or checks made out to UT Health San Antonio.
 
 
Ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection
 
 

Georgia McCann, MD, gynecologic oncologist sheds light on the importance of early detection in the fight against ovarian cancer. With over 21,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year alone, spreading awareness and knowledge about this silent killer is crucial.
 
 
Discover the healing power of gardening
 
 

Taryn Celeste Prado, MDS, RD, LD, clinical dietitian, explores the therapeutic benefits of gardening and how it can help in the fight against cancer. From planting your own vegetables to harvesting herbs, learn about the specific foods that have been shown to aid in cancer prevention and treatment.
 
 
 
Commentary: San Antonio is building a national resource in brain health
 
 

With a growing population of older adults and a rising incidence of neurological diseases, San Antonio has recognized the need for a collaborative effort in research and treatment. UT Health San Antonio will soon build a $100 million Center for Brain Health, which will house the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases. Other neurologists in the center will care for patients with Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, peripheral neuropathy and other disorders.
 
 
 
Battle of Flowers holiday approaching
 

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.
 

April 23 - 29

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
 
 

April 27 - 29

Cardio Renal Connections Conference
 
 

April 30 - May 1

Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology
 
 

May 5

High Risk Pregnancy & Heart Disease Conference
 
 

May 6
Women's Health Conference