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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß) received $3,395,970 in new academic research and prevention awards as part of the latest $98 million funding round announced on May 21 by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The state agency, which focuses on funding evidence-based […]
Three ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß nursing faculty were named to the Texas Nurses Association’s 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses list for 2025, honoring their leadership in clinical care, research and nursing education.
Alina Lundblade’s path to nursing wasn’t set in stone at first. But considering her heart for children and health care, it was meant to be. Now Lundblade is set to graduate with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and begin her next chapter of patient care.
Each year, National Nurses Week encourages nurses, other health care professionals, employers, community leaders and the public to recognize and promote the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale was a British nurse, social reformer and statistician who […]
¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß’s 2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Francisco Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, during an awards ceremony at the Academic and Administration Building April 15. Since 1988, the Presidential Ambassador Scholar Awards have been provided to outstanding students from each of the five schools […]
Sara Mithani, PhD, RN, assistant professor, School of Nursing, was quoted in this story as one of three researchers, including one from ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß, receiving a San Antonio Medical Foundation grant to explore new treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Read More
Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, of ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß School of Nursing, will be inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame for her impactful leadership in health care, education and community service.
Fayron Epps, PhD, professor, School of Nursing, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
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In just five years as a designated Foster Care Center of Excellence, the Wellness 360 pediatric practice at ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß’s School of Nursing has grown to six locations in South Texas, providing primary health care to children in foster care and their families.
Christiane Meireles, PhD, RDN, a dietitian and clinical associate professor in the School of Nursing, was interviewed for this article. Read More (subscription required)
The Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate has openings for an intensive six-month program that promotes lifestyle change, including a plant-predominant eating pattern to achieve optimal health. The program will start on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with a deadline to enroll by Jan. 31. The program sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 1:15–2:15 p.m. at the School of […]
More than 200 graduates from the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing celebrated their fall commencement ceremonies in December.
The Student Success Center at ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß’s School of Nursing celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of empowering nursing students through mentorship, academic support and leadership development.
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, professor and Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research in the School of Nursing, was quoted in this article. Read More
At the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation, tales of mysterious and lifelike manikins come to life after hours, but these eerie experiences are part of something bigger. State-of-the-art simulators, virtual reality and AI help train the next generation of nurses in lifelike scenarios.
The ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß School of Nursing and Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital have received national recognition for their enduring and dynamic partnership, which has continually enhanced nursing practice, education and veteran care in San Antonio.
Roxana Delgado, PhD, MS, professor with the School of Nursing and director of its Caring for the Caregiver Program, was quoted in this article. Read More
Maude’s Awards honor those caring for dementia patients The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß) has earned a national award for its comprehensive education and support for families living with dementia. The 5TH Annual Maude’s Awards were announced […]
Join ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß and The University of Texas at San Antonio as they celebrate health care workers during the Roadrunner’s Oct. 19 football game. As part of the ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß Athletics Salute to Hometown Heroes initiative, ¸£ÀûÒ»ÇøÔÚÏß dignitaries will recognize the unwavering commitment of health care workers at the homecoming […]