Friday, June 7
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Texas nurse practitioners call for end of ‘pay-to-play’ regulations — Erin Pérez, a palliative care provider at University Health who serves as president of Texas Nurse Practitioners, a professional organization, argues for changes in state law that would allow her and others to practice independently. Texas is one of 11 states that require nurse practitioners to work with a supervising physician.
Community Impact, June 6
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San Antonio-area health news
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San Antonio declares overdoses a public health crisis — A resolution is passed by the city’s Community Health Committee with the aim of expanding drug abuse treatment and education efforts. A joint declaration with Bexar County is planned.
San Antonio Report, June 6
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UT Health San Antonio news
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Why you might want to donate your brain to science — Brain banks are a critical tool for developing better treatments for dementia, concussion and neurological disorders. The story cites an article last year in the UT Health San Antonio magazine by a patient explaining his decision to donate after his passing. “If I were going to make a genuine difference, I needed to find a postmortem home for my brain and spinal cord.” Next
Avenue, June 6
UTA program helps students achieve medical school dreams — A story about a program at UT Arlington designed to improve the odds of students getting into graduate school includes an interview with one participant, UT Health San Antonio medical student Nina Nguyen. ScienMag, June 4
Medical school training —
The monthly magazine of the Bexar County Medical Society focuses on medical education, with articles by UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Jon Courand, Dr. Paulina Mazurek, Dr. Ronald Rodriguez and medical student Niklesh Akula. Another article highlights art and poetry by medical students. San Antonio Medicine, June issue
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Texas and national health news
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Weekly News Digest is a service of University Health’s Corporate Communications and Marketing Department. Send comments or suggestions to Donald.Finley2@uhtx.com.
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