Tribute Magazine
Tribute is the official magazine for the alumni and friends of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Read and share inspiring stories highlighting our alumni, faculty and students who are revolutionizing education, research, patient care and critical services in the communities they serve.
Featured Stories
Extending a nurse’s reach
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.
The dream of better sleep treatments
Sara Mithani, PhD, RN, is unraveling the mysteries of sleep disorders and their impact on chronic health conditions. Her research focuses on finding biomarkers to understand and treat sleep disorders, aiming to enhance long-term health outcomes for patients.
Precision health: Not a one-size-fits-all approach
Nurse scientists at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing are pioneering precision health to tackle chronic conditions like high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. By examining genomic, metabolomic and qualitative data, they are developing personalized lifestyle interventions to improve patient outcomes.
A nurse’s mission
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.
Amplifying the voices of Hispanic Texans
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.
Empathy in motion
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.
