Nine million children in the U.S. are overweight or obese and at increased risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Muevete (Move) USA trains members from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and students to target Hispanic children in grades one to six, Hispanic adolescents ages 13-17, and Hispanic adults in lower-income […]
UT Health San Antonio, the clinical practice of the Long School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center, announced good news for patients and families affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) — a new MS clinic at the Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC). The MARC is the clinical home of UT Health San Antonio […]
Don’t miss the 20th annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon set for Monday, Nov., 14, at the Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie Street, in San Antonio. Book sales open at 10 a.m. with the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Six prominent authors will entertain audiences with tales from their best-selling books. Guests have the opportunity […]
David Cochran, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontics, has been elected President-elect of the Academy of Osseointegration. He is a member of the 2012 Program Committee and co-chaired the academy’s 2006 State of the Science on Implant Dentistry Workshop, served on the academy’s board as treasurer and director, and was […]
Every donor makes a difference. The following are just a few of the many gifts that enable the university to make lives better in San Antonio, South Texas and the world. A gift of $100,000 from Susan R. Oppenheimer was received to establish The Jesse H. and Susan R. Oppenheimer Multi-Investigator Pilot Research Award at […]
South Texas Research Facility facts: Location: 8403 Floyd Curl Drive Three stories 190,000 gross square feet of new research space More than 1,000 feet long Cost: $150 million Will accommodate up to 400 scientists, research administrators and support staff Will house the latest research technology and eco-friendly features, including nearly 800 energy-saving solar panels Architects: […]
When Francisco González-Scarano, M.D., took the helm as dean and vice president for medical affairs of the UT Health Science Center’s School of Medicine July 26, 2010, it seemed as if he had been in the driver’s seat all along, since the transition was nearly seamless. Maybe it had something to do with the fact […]
T Medicine San Antonio expands skin care services Offering new services in an expanded and customized clinic space, dermatologists at the UT Health Science Center can serve more patients than ever before. The dermatologists of UT Health San Antonio moved last summer into a newly renovated space at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center. The […]
After a routine dermatologist visit found several suspicious lesions on his face and head, Phil Holcomb had a decision to make. He could have opted for standard surgical excision, which takes cancerous cells along with a surrounding margin of healthy skin to ensure the cancer is gone. This can cause scarring, which many patients find […]
Regular visits to the dermatologist are not only important to keeping skin healthy but also can help it look its best. The dermatology clinic at the UT Health Science Center offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic procedures, all performed by medical doctors. The first step is scheduling a cosmetic consultation with Jennifer Krejci-Manwaring, M.D., or […]