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‘San Antonio Firefighters Cancer Prevention Program’ Launches at UT Health San Antonio
April 17, 2025
Cancer is a big concern for firefighters in San Antonio. Firefighting is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters. Studies have shown that firefighters face a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% […]
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Helps Lead New Project to Improve Heart Health in South Texas
March 18, 2025
A team of researchers at UT Health San Antonio, including Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, is among four teams from across the United States that have been selected to launch community engagement centers on heart health thanks to a generous contribution from the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A total gift of […]
UT Health San Antonio Approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for Cancer Research in South Texas
March 29, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Jones of UT Health San Antonio has been approved for a 2-year, $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards (Engagement Awards) program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support the creation of the Creando Conexiones: Cancer Health Research Agenda, which will outline research priorities […]
IHPR Team Member Wins Hackathon with Cancer Data App!
February 6, 2024
Edgar Muñoz, a statistician at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio, has won the Hackathon at VCU Massey Cancer Center’s first-ever Catchment Area Data Conference on Dec. 7-9, 2023! The conference brought together data experts from U.S. cancer centers. Attendees shared best practices in data collection, handling, dissemination, and […]
Surviving Is Not Enough: New Study to Boost Brain Health in Cancer Survivors
October 2, 2023
A big challenge for cancer survivors is a disruption in “cognitive functioning.” Stress can contribute to lapses in attention, memory, and other mental abilities that can limit a survivor’s daily activities and ability to work. To help, researchers from UT Health San Antonio and UT San Antonio will test a 6-month therapeutic Yoga program — […]
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Named to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
July 20, 2023
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio, is among 15 new inductees to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame. Since 1984, the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame has annually inducted women from Bexar and surrounding counties who have shaped the future of San Antonio […]
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Launch $4.1 Million Cancer Health Research Center in South Texas
March 23, 2023
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio is launching the new ACS Avanzando Center thanks to a 4-year, $4.08-million grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The ACS Avanzando Center, which began work in February 2023, is a response to the severe cancer burden in South Texas. The center will unite South Texas […]
Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Health
November 4, 2022
TV personality Oprah Winfrey has selected Dr. Amelie Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio as a “Cycle Breaker” for her groundbreaking work to build health. Cycle Breakers is a video series from the Smithsonian Channel that spotlights leaders who are solving health issues. Each Cycle Breaker is chosen by Oprah to augment her documentary that […]
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Wins 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support Award
February 11, 2022
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, director of Salud America! and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio and a leading health promotiong researcher, has been selected for the 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and support of the mission of the American Association […]
Study: Peer Modeling Can Promote Health Behaviors
February 9, 2022
Many health behaviors, including COVID-19 vaccinations, are often deterred by incorrect information. That is why UT Health San Antonio researchers studied a new type of advertisement on Facebook to push people to get vaccinated. They used video testimonial ads of peer role models, like Rosa Herrera, who tout the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine in […]