Patient Care

Illustration of various people with nurses and nurses' instruments and technology.

Extending a nurse’s reach

August 23, 2024

From aiding women in need to witnessing a friend’s battle with cancer, Lixin (Lee) Song’s journey led her to develop holistic care programs. Song, PhD, RN, aims to bridge the gap between the quality of care in the hospital and at home, improving the lives of cancer patients and their families.



Three nursing students wearing heavily stuffed backpacks walk downtown San Antonio.

Empathy in motion

August 23, 2024

The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s street nursing program provides for the immediate health needs of San Antonio’s homeless community. By intentionally integrating cultural sensitivity and empathy into their care, nursing students learn to see beyond the protocols to truly understand their patients.