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News 4 SA: ºÚÁÏÍø receives $3.4M for cancer research and HPV vaccination efforts
Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences associate professor Erika L. Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB is mentioned in a News 4 San Antonio story regarding a $975,000 grant award to support a community-based intervention program aimed at…
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, Highlights Important Cohort Studies at Cardiovascular Heart Study Symposium
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, FAHA, dean of the University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, captivated attendees at the Cardiovascular Health Study Symposium on May 28, with his presentation titled “Power of Cohort…
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, Addresses Rural Health at Texas Conference
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, FAHA, Dean of ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, spoke recently at the 20th annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities (TCHD). The event gathers medical and public health…
Rural Health Symposium Highlights Critical Gaps in Rural Health Care
The Rural Health Symposium: Advancing Rural Health Through Research, Policy, and Community Partnerships, held May 7-8 in Hanover, New Hampshire, served as an essential convening point for researchers, policymakers, health care…
ESC TV Today: Lessons from the Framingham Heart Study: A Conversation with Vasan Ramachandran, MD
The Framingham Heart Study has been a cornerstone of cardiovascular research for decades, providing invaluable insights into the risk factors and prevention strategies for heart disease. In a recent interview with the European…
Amber Sophus, PhD Appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society
ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Sophus, PhD, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society.
Sophus is a social and…
Half of Teen Nicotine Users Don't Receive Health Provider Warnings, National Study Reveals
Co-authors from ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio conducted research showing concerning gaps in preventive counseling, with at-risk groups least likely to get advice
Despite nicotine use being a leading preventable…
Workplace Benefits Can Ease Financial Burden for Cancer Survivors
Co-authors from ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio conducted research that highlights how workplace policies can help ease the economic toll of cancer treatment.
Cancer survivors who lack employer-…
Christopher Mitchell, PhD Appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences
ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Mitchell, PhD, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Quantitative and…
Wililiam Garner, DrPH, Elected to Serve on Texas Public Health Association Governing Council
William Garner, DrPH, has been elected to serve on the Governing Council of the Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) for the organization's Annual Education Conference. This is a three-year term, and Garner will also continue his…
How Experiential Learning at the School of Public Health is Unique
ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health in San Antonio is revolutionizing public health education through its innovative approach to experiential learning, offering students unique opportunities to make real-world impact while developing…
UT School of Public Health San Antonio Welcomes Rogie Carandang, PhD as Assistant Professor
ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Rogie Royce Z. Carandang, PhD, MPH, MSc, RPh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society.
…
Read "Becoming the People's School," the 2024 School of Public Health Dean's Annual Report
In August 2024, ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio welcomed its inaugural class, and witnessed firsthand the monumental efforts of becoming what it calls "The People's School." In just two years, the School of…
UT School of Public Health Faculty Honored with Innovative Teaching Award
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is proud to announce that Tracey Barnett, PhD, Erika Thompson, PhD and Mirsada Serdarevic, PhD have been awarded the Innovative Teaching Award from the Association of Teachers for Maternal and Child…
UTSA Student Completes Research Practicum with School of Public Health
Cruz Duran, a Bachelor of Science graduate from the College of Health, Community, and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), completed a semester-long practicum in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the…
Erika Thompson, PhD, appointed Chair of Texas HPV Coalition
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is proud to announce that Erika Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB, will serve as the new Chair of the Texas Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Coalition. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the…
San Antonio Public Health Schools’ Commitment to Public Health Highlighted in "The Invisible Shield" Screening
UT School of Public Health San Antonio and UT Health Houston School of Public Health San Antonio recently hosted a screening of "The Invisible Shield," a PBS documentary series that delves into the world of public health and its impact on…
Assistant Professor Tae Joon Moon, PhD featured on Science & Medicine podcast
Tae Joon Moon, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at ºÚÁÏÍø of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio and is featured on Science & Medicine podcast…
A Look at School of Public Health Research
A hub of innovative public health research
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is a vibrant center for groundbreaking research addressing pressing public health challenges. The diverse…
Well-being involves far more than access to traditional health care
ºÚÁÏÍø School of Public Health Dean, Vasan Ramachandran, MD contributed to a San Antonio Report article highlighting social determinants of health. Our well-being is shaped not just by healthcare, but by where we live, learn,…
