• It is our honor to recognize M. Ray Scott, Jr., D.D.S., as our next Alumni Spotlight feature! Dr. Scott graduated in 1983 from our School of Dentistry. Dr. Scott is the Chief Dental Officer of American Dental Partners. His daily focus is ensuring their medically oriented oral health partnerships continue to meet the needs, preferences and values of their patients by striving for clinical excellence through professional development, quality assurance and innovation. We asked Dr. Scott why he gives back to the university. “The answer is very easy: I wouldn’t be where I am today without the education I received at UT Health. It’s an obligation I have to give back to this great institution as it moves forward ever-evolving oral health as a mighty pillar of overall health care.” Learn more about Dr. Scott: http://ow.ly/IRF750CjRsQ
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    It is our honor to recognize M. Ray Scott, Jr., D.D.S., as our next Alumni Spotlight feature! Dr. Scott graduated in 1983 from our School of Dentistry. Dr. Scott is the Chief Dental Officer of American Dental Partners. His daily focus is ensuring their medically oriented oral health partnerships continue to meet the needs, preferences and values of their patients by striving for clinical excellence through professional development, quality assurance and innovation. We asked Dr. Scott why he gives back to the university. “The answer is very easy: I wouldn’t be where I am today without the education I received at UT Health. It’s an obligation I have to give back to this great institution as it moves forward ever-evolving oral health as a mighty pillar of overall health care.” Learn more about Dr. Scott: http://ow.ly/IRF750CjRsQ
  • School of Public Health’s class of 2015 alumna, Rebecca Jasso, reflects on what persuaded her to enroll in the clinical laboratory science program at UT Health San Antonio, she credits two people: her father and Cheryl Burns M.S., MLS (ASCP) Associate Professor. “My father, who is a fellow UT Health San Antonio graduate, led me to the degree, as he recognized my strengths in the field of science,” Jasso says. “He found the program and got me in contact with a faculty member.” Jasso’s conversation with Burns was pivotal, as it convinced her she had found her educational and professional path. “I knew this was the place for me,” says Jasso, who currently is the lab manager for seven oncology clinics in San Antonio and the Hill Country. The medical laboratory sciences program at UT Health San Antonio set her up for success, she says. Jasso says she is grateful to the program faculty and proud to be an alumna. The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department is hosting a virtual open house on November 17th at noon Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/1YCz50ClYF2
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    School of Public Health’s class of 2015 alumna, Rebecca Jasso, reflects on what persuaded her to enroll in the clinical laboratory science program at UT Health San Antonio, she credits two people: her father and Cheryl Burns M.S., MLS (ASCP) Associate Professor. “My father, who is a fellow UT Health San Antonio graduate, led me to the degree, as he recognized my strengths in the field of science,” Jasso says. “He found the program and got me in contact with a faculty member.” Jasso’s conversation with Burns was pivotal, as it convinced her she had found her educational and professional path. “I knew this was the place for me,” says Jasso, who currently is the lab manager for seven oncology clinics in San Antonio and the Hill Country. The medical laboratory sciences program at UT Health San Antonio set her up for success, she says. Jasso says she is grateful to the program faculty and proud to be an alumna. The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department is hosting a virtual open house on November 17th at noon Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/1YCz50ClYF2
  • Let us introduce our next Student Legacy Council delegate - Tamara Medina! "I am a second year Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences student. I am currently the President of our student organization, Medical Laboratory Sciences Student Association (MLSSA) and Vice-President of the San Antonio branch for the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP-SA). I served on the Student Council for the 2019-2020 LINC committee and assisted in improving the IPE experience of students attending UT Health. I really enjoy learning new things, whether it be MLS related, about students in other programs, or life in general. As the times change and each year brings new obstacles, it is important to have someone to lean on. I believe many of us UT Health students have become closer in spirit during the struggles of this current pandemic." We are glad to have you join us, Tamara!
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    Let us introduce our next Student Legacy Council delegate - Tamara Medina! "I am a second year Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences student. I am currently the President of our student organization, Medical Laboratory Sciences Student Association (MLSSA) and Vice-President of the San Antonio branch for the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP-SA). I served on the Student Council for the 2019-2020 LINC committee and assisted in improving the IPE experience of students attending UT Health. I really enjoy learning new things, whether it be MLS related, about students in other programs, or life in general. As the times change and each year brings new obstacles, it is important to have someone to lean on. I believe many of us UT Health students have become closer in spirit during the struggles of this current pandemic." We are glad to have you join us, Tamara!
  • Welcome Student Legacy Council Delegate, Sierra Stumpff! "Hi! I am a second-year medical student at Long School of Medicine. I grew up in Denison, Texas and I received a degree in Biochemistry from Baylor University--SIC'EM BEARS! Right now, I have the privilege of serving as a Veritas Peer Advisor, AAMC Organization of Student MS2 Representative and as Co-President of the Pediatric Interest Group. I am so thankful for the people I have met through these opportunities and I can't wait to see where the Student Legacy Council leads!" We are honored to have you, Sierra!
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    Welcome Student Legacy Council Delegate, Sierra Stumpff! "Hi! I am a second-year medical student at Long School of Medicine. I grew up in Denison, Texas and I received a degree in Biochemistry from Baylor University--SIC'EM BEARS! Right now, I have the privilege of serving as a Veritas Peer Advisor, AAMC Organization of Student MS2 Representative and as Co-President of the Pediatric Interest Group. I am so thankful for the people I have met through these opportunities and I can't wait to see where the Student Legacy Council leads!" We are honored to have you, Sierra!
  • In addition to celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the School of Dentistry, we also celebrated the School of Dentistry Distinguished Alumni Award! Congratulations to C. Roger Macias, Jr., D.D.S! Dr. Macias has made a tremendous impact not just on the Dental school and UT Health San Antonio but has also demonstrated a consistent, if not persistent, commitment at the national and international level to improving the quality of and access to oral health care. A native of San Antonio, Dr. Macias graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975 and received his undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Mary’s University. He continued his education by graduating from UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1983. While establishing his private practice, Dr. Macias was an assistant professor in the Department of General Practice at the School of Dentistry from 1983 until 1989. We have the greatest respect for Dr. Macias and wish him a heartfelt congratulations! Thank you, Dr. Macias, for making lives better every day.
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    In addition to celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the School of Dentistry, we also celebrated the School of Dentistry Distinguished Alumni Award! Congratulations to C. Roger Macias, Jr., D.D.S! Dr. Macias has made a tremendous impact not just on the Dental school and UT Health San Antonio but has also demonstrated a consistent, if not persistent, commitment at the national and international level to improving the quality of and access to oral health care. A native of San Antonio, Dr. Macias graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975 and received his undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Mary’s University. He continued his education by graduating from UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1983. While establishing his private practice, Dr. Macias was an assistant professor in the Department of General Practice at the School of Dentistry from 1983 until 1989. We have the greatest respect for Dr. Macias and wish him a heartfelt congratulations! Thank you, Dr. Macias, for making lives better every day.
  • Thank you to all of our alumni who have honorably severed our country! We are honored and proud to have you as a part of our UT Health San Antonio family. Happy Veterans Day.
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    Thank you to all of our alumni who have honorably severed our country! We are honored and proud to have you as a part of our UT Health San Antonio family. Happy Veterans Day.
  • School of Dentistry Family: Today is the day! We have been looking forward to the big event and there is still time for you to register to join us! The School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration will be held this evening at 6PM. We are looking forward to celebrating with you! Link in our bio to register for the event! Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at Alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
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    School of Dentistry Family: Today is the day! We have been looking forward to the big event and there is still time for you to register to join us! The School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration will be held this evening at 6PM. We are looking forward to celebrating with you! Link in our bio to register for the event! Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at Alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
  • Welcome our next Student Legacy Council delegate, Ms. Paige Grizzle! "Hello! I am a 2nd year Bachelor of Respiratory Care Student from Mansfield, TX. In addition to serving on the Student Legacy Council, I am also serving as the President of the Respiratory Care Student Organization. I am entering into my internship clinical rotations this semester in the Adult ICU up in the DFW area. I am excited to gain more hands-on experience! After graduation, I hope to work in the NICU/PICU and plan to take the certification exam to become a specialist in this area of respiratory care. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, and hiking!" We are happy to have you join us, Paige!
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    Welcome our next Student Legacy Council delegate, Ms. Paige Grizzle! "Hello! I am a 2nd year Bachelor of Respiratory Care Student from Mansfield, TX. In addition to serving on the Student Legacy Council, I am also serving as the President of the Respiratory Care Student Organization. I am entering into my internship clinical rotations this semester in the Adult ICU up in the DFW area. I am excited to gain more hands-on experience! After graduation, I hope to work in the NICU/PICU and plan to take the certification exam to become a specialist in this area of respiratory care. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, and hiking!" We are happy to have you join us, Paige!
  • We are pleased to introduce our next Student Legacy Council Delegate. Meet Gerardo Flores from our School of Dentistry! Gerry is a third-year dental student. He was born and raised in San Antonio! Gerry is eager to put all his knowledge and skills to work in the clinical setting and to meet his future patients. He enjoys visiting new places and experiencing different cultures. We are glad to have you join us on this student initiative, Gerry!
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    We are pleased to introduce our next Student Legacy Council Delegate. Meet Gerardo Flores from our School of Dentistry! Gerry is a third-year dental student. He was born and raised in San Antonio! Gerry is eager to put all his knowledge and skills to work in the clinical setting and to meet his future patients. He enjoys visiting new places and experiencing different cultures. We are glad to have you join us on this student initiative, Gerry!
  • School of Dentistry Family: There is still time to register for the School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration on November 10th at 6 PM. We hope to celebrate with you! Reegister for the event today: http://ow.ly/sWeZ50C3e5X Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at Alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
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    School of Dentistry Family: There is still time to register for the School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration on November 10th at 6 PM. We hope to celebrate with you! Reegister for the event today: http://ow.ly/sWeZ50C3e5X Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at Alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
  • We would like to send our warmest welcome to Assistant Professor Cathy Torrington Eaton, Ph.D., CCC-SLP! She has joined the UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “My goal has always been to start and develop a research program,” Eaton said. “I am thrilled to be at UT Health because this position will enable me to do that.” We are honored to have you as a part of the team, Dr. Eaton! Full article: http://ow.ly/IWFu50C9gcC
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    We would like to send our warmest welcome to Assistant Professor Cathy Torrington Eaton, Ph.D., CCC-SLP! She has joined the UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “My goal has always been to start and develop a research program,” Eaton said. “I am thrilled to be at UT Health because this position will enable me to do that.” We are honored to have you as a part of the team, Dr. Eaton! Full article: http://ow.ly/IWFu50C9gcC
  • Congratulations to alumnus, Maurice G. Sholas, M.D., Ph.D! Dr. Sholas has been recognized as one of the health care professionals named "2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars". Team emPOWER NOLA proposed project, “Training Community Leadership of Naturally Occurring Social Networks to Improve Access of Children Suffering from Trauma to Mental Health Services,” which prioritized working with New Orleans youth that have lived through profoundly traumatic events. The cohort seeks to develop interventions that heal and partnerships that promote trauma-informed spaces to treat and support children living with trauma. For this effort, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded a three-year $432,000 grant to emPOWER NOLA, to design and implement the project. “We are excited to support this work with our Office of Youth & Families. I want to thank all of the valuable community and health partners for their hard work on this vital issue, especially Dr. Maurice Sholas for his thoughtful leadership.” said New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. We are so proud of all the work you are doing to impact the health care in your community, Dr. Sholas ! We wish you the best as you continue to make lives better every day.
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    Congratulations to alumnus, Maurice G. Sholas, M.D., Ph.D! Dr. Sholas has been recognized as one of the health care professionals named "2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars". Team emPOWER NOLA proposed project, “Training Community Leadership of Naturally Occurring Social Networks to Improve Access of Children Suffering from Trauma to Mental Health Services,” which prioritized working with New Orleans youth that have lived through profoundly traumatic events. The cohort seeks to develop interventions that heal and partnerships that promote trauma-informed spaces to treat and support children living with trauma. For this effort, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded a three-year $432,000 grant to emPOWER NOLA, to design and implement the project. “We are excited to support this work with our Office of Youth & Families. I want to thank all of the valuable community and health partners for their hard work on this vital issue, especially Dr. Maurice Sholas for his thoughtful leadership.” said New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. We are so proud of all the work you are doing to impact the health care in your community, Dr. Sholas ! We wish you the best as you continue to make lives better every day.
  • "HiccAway!" never worry about those pesky hiccups again! UT Health San Antonio physician Dr. Ali Seifi developed a device to relieve the hiccups. Read more: http://ow.ly/W7xS50BFUL4...
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    "HiccAway!" never worry about those pesky hiccups again! UT Health San Antonio physician Dr. Ali Seifi developed a device to relieve the hiccups. Read more: http://ow.ly/W7xS50BFUL4...
  • Meet Juan Zuniga, a new Student Legacy Council delegate representing the School of Nursing. "I am from San Antonio, Texas but currently living in Dallas. I am a UT Health San Antonio Alumni where I received my BSN and started my work as a nurse. I currently work at Baylor University Medical Center in the Cardiothoracic/Transplant ICU. I am a DNP student with hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner which will allow me to work in underserved communities to provide much needed healthcare services to those in need. When not at work, I enjoy taking road trips to new cities/towns and hiking when I get the chance to make it to a state or national park." Welcome, Juan!
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    Meet Juan Zuniga, a new Student Legacy Council delegate representing the School of Nursing. "I am from San Antonio, Texas but currently living in Dallas. I am a UT Health San Antonio Alumni where I received my BSN and started my work as a nurse. I currently work at Baylor University Medical Center in the Cardiothoracic/Transplant ICU. I am a DNP student with hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner which will allow me to work in underserved communities to provide much needed healthcare services to those in need. When not at work, I enjoy taking road trips to new cities/towns and hiking when I get the chance to make it to a state or national park." Welcome, Juan!
  • Meet our next Student Legacy Council delegate Ashlie Glassner! "My name is Ashlie, and I have been a nurse for seven years, with the majority of my experience in critical care. I am currently a student in the Nursing PhD program, and I am working as a graduate research assistant in the School of Nursing. My research interests include the stigma surrounding dementia and what social changes persons living with dementia face because of stigma. I am also very interested in doing research with persons living with dementia out in the community and utilizing participatory research methods, such as Community Based Participatory Research and Participatory Action Research. I help facilitate a support group for persons living with dementia, and one of my favorite things to do is meet with them each week to hear their stories. I am also married and have two cats, Kira and Keiko. I love to spend time and play board games with my wonderful husband and love on my two furry babies!" We are so glad to have you join us, Ashlie!
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    Meet our next Student Legacy Council delegate Ashlie Glassner! "My name is Ashlie, and I have been a nurse for seven years, with the majority of my experience in critical care. I am currently a student in the Nursing PhD program, and I am working as a graduate research assistant in the School of Nursing. My research interests include the stigma surrounding dementia and what social changes persons living with dementia face because of stigma. I am also very interested in doing research with persons living with dementia out in the community and utilizing participatory research methods, such as Community Based Participatory Research and Participatory Action Research. I help facilitate a support group for persons living with dementia, and one of my favorite things to do is meet with them each week to hear their stories. I am also married and have two cats, Kira and Keiko. I love to spend time and play board games with my wonderful husband and love on my two furry babies!" We are so glad to have you join us, Ashlie!
  • Halloween is here, be cautious with hand sanitizer packaged to look like food and drink products. Children may mistake the products for snacks and end up ingesting them. In addition to the potential packaging confusion, the FDA expressed concern about hand sanitizers with food flavors such as chocolate and raspberry, which could be dangerously enticing to children. “We worry about hand sanitizer because it does contain about 70% ethanol. Ethanol is drinking alcohol,” said Dr. Shawn Varney, medical director of the South Texas Poison Center based at UT Health San Antonio. Reports of hand sanitizer ingestions have soared as people have stocked up on hand sanitizers to protect themselves from COVID-19. Full story: http://ow.ly/OTXA50BH9dZ
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    Halloween is here, be cautious with hand sanitizer packaged to look like food and drink products. Children may mistake the products for snacks and end up ingesting them. In addition to the potential packaging confusion, the FDA expressed concern about hand sanitizers with food flavors such as chocolate and raspberry, which could be dangerously enticing to children. “We worry about hand sanitizer because it does contain about 70% ethanol. Ethanol is drinking alcohol,” said Dr. Shawn Varney, medical director of the South Texas Poison Center based at UT Health San Antonio. Reports of hand sanitizer ingestions have soared as people have stocked up on hand sanitizers to protect themselves from COVID-19. Full story: http://ow.ly/OTXA50BH9dZ
  • Halloween is not cancelled! Here are some COVID-19 safe options to celebrate this year's spooky season. “You can’t stop the big three things of masking, washing and six-foot distancing. Whatever you do for Halloween, those things still have to be going on,” Dr. Ruth Berggren said. Watch Dr. Berggren's interview here: http://ow.ly/pi9b50BFWrB
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    Halloween is not cancelled! Here are some COVID-19 safe options to celebrate this year's spooky season. “You can’t stop the big three things of masking, washing and six-foot distancing. Whatever you do for Halloween, those things still have to be going on,” Dr. Ruth Berggren said. Watch Dr. Berggren's interview here: http://ow.ly/pi9b50BFWrB
  • School of Dentistry Family: Join us for the School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration, November 10th at 6 PM. The link to register for the event can be found in our bio! Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
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    School of Dentistry Family: Join us for the School of Dentistry's 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration, November 10th at 6 PM. The link to register for the event can be found in our bio! Should you have any questions or trouble registering for the event please contact UT Health San Antonio Alumni Office via email at alumni@uthscsa.edu or by phone at (210) 567-3051.
  • As voters weigh their options on how to cast their ballot, KSAT 12 & KSAT.com interviewed Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, on the safety of curbside voting. Dr. Berggren stressed that if a voter is sick or experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, they should not come in contact with others. Watch the story here: http://ow.ly/MZ6F50C100T
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    As voters weigh their options on how to cast their ballot, KSAT 12 & KSAT.com interviewed Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, on the safety of curbside voting. Dr. Berggren stressed that if a voter is sick or experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, they should not come in contact with others. Watch the story here: http://ow.ly/MZ6F50C100T
  • It's Respiratory Care Week! Many of you have been crucial in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to our Respiratory Care alumni for making lives better everyday!
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    It's Respiratory Care Week! Many of you have been crucial in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to our Respiratory Care alumni for making lives better everyday!