Patient Care

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.

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.