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Dr. Fayron Epps poses in front a tree.

A nurse’s mission

August 23, 2024

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, a distinguished researcher at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing, is addressing the disproportionate impact of dementia in the African American community. Through her program, Alter, she equips faith leaders and caregivers with essential resources, cultivating dementia-friendly environments in churches and communities.



Older hispanic couple hugging one another with smiles.

Amplifying the voices of Hispanic Texans

August 23, 2024

Community pláticas in South Texas are empowering citizens to help shape dementia care. Sara Masoud, PhD, MPH, and her team are hosting discussions that highlight the critical needs of the region’s largest demographic.



School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized for their service and excellence

August 20, 2024

2023 Top 2% of Scientists Scopus Jacqueline McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, vice dean of faculty excellence, was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on Scopus citation metrics. Esteemed for her research contributions advancing neonatal health care, McGrath has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholarly excellence and continues to shape the future of […]


Researcher and Scholar Spotlights

August 19, 2024

The School of Nursing is shaping the future of nursing education and patient care through a wide and varying range of research and scholarship programming. ADELITA G. CANTU, PHD (’06), RN, FAAN, associate professor, specializes in public and community health nursing. Her program of teaching, service and research is dedicated to promoting healthy communities by […]