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Surviving Is Not Enough: New Study to Boost Mental Abilities 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 — […]
We’re Hiring a Research Scientist!
September 20, 2023
Are you passionate about public health? The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio — home to the Salud America! program — is seeking a qualified senior research scientist with expertise in public health research. The position will focus on two IHPR projects: Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): The Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship […]
5 Reasons to Register for Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
July 20, 2023
Did you know Latinos are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in coming years? To address the heavy burden of Latino cancer, you can register now for UT Health San Antonio’s 4th biennial Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference Feb. 21-23, 2024, at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. […]
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Named to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
July 20, 2023
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! 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 and paved the way […]
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Launch $4.1 Million Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center
March 23, 2023
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio is launching the new “Avanzando Equidad de Salud: Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center” thanks to a 4-year, $4.08-million grant from the American Cancer Society. The Avanzando Equidad de Salud Center, which will begin in February 2023, is a response to the severe cancer burden facing […]
Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Latino Health
November 4, 2022
aa 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 equity in the Latino community. Cycle Breakers is a video series from the Smithsonian Channel that spotlights leaders who are solving health disparities in marginalized communities. Each Cycle Breaker […]
1 in 3 Latinos Will Face Cancer in Their Lifetime: Conference to Address Disparities, Inequities
February 17, 2022
With 1 in 3 Latinos facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, UT Health San Antonio is hosting the 2022 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos in-person conference on Feb. 23-25 at the Westin Riverwalk, 420 W. Market St, in San Antonio, Texas. The biennial conference is expected to draw 200 researchers, oncologists, physicians, […]
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Wins 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues 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 disparities researcher, has been selected for the 2022 AAHHE Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and support of the mission of […]
Study: Peer Modeling with Psychological Inoculation Can Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations
February 9, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination is often deterred by misinformation, from conspiracy theories to exaggerated side effects on social media. Vaccine misinformation is potent among Latinos due to lack of reliable information that is culturally relevant or in Spanish, along with little government outreach. That is why UT Health San Antonio researchers studied a new type of advertisement […]
We’re Hiring for a Communications Specialist Position!
February 3, 2022
We’re seeking a top-notch communications specialist to join our communication team at Salud America!, our national Latino health equity organization based at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) in the Department of Population Health Sciences at UT Health San Antonio. The position will write, edit, and communicate health content and messages. This includes digital content […]