During Briscoe Library’s Fiesta Celebration on April 11th, Jacob Canfield (pictured here) sparked quite a discussion about his winning essay Anti-Vax: 19th Century Insights into a Modern Healthcare Issue. (Canfield,Jacob_EssayAward_2019) The audience of students, faculty and staff attending the presentation included Rajia Tobia, past Executive Director of the UT Health Libraries who began the essay […]
Read moreThe message to the 120 attendees of the 48th Annual Friends of the Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner this year (on Friday October 26th) was that, yes, sugar is bad for you. Author Gary Taubes, award-winning science and health journalist, shared an historical account of the tracking of diabetes rates and made a convincing case […]
Read moreCheck out the latest issue of the Mission magazine, to see a featured article about the treasures of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. The P.I. Nixon Library is located on the 5th floor of the Briscoe Library and is home to several famous historical works including: De Humani Corporis Fabrica, known as the first […]
Read moreThe UT Health Libraries participated in a historical symposium celebrating San Antonio’s 300th anniversary and the School of Medicine’s 50th anniversary. The symposium titled, 300 Years of History and Advances in Health was held on Saturday, May 12 in the Holly Auditorium. The symposium highlighted the past, present, and future of health care in San Antonio. There […]
Read moreSave the date for the Student Fiesta and Fiesta Open House on April 24. The Student Fiesta will run from 11am to 2pm with lots of fun activities and refreshments. The Fiesta Open House from 4pm to 7pm will showcase the collection of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library with a focus on local San Antonio […]
Read moreStudent Fiesta Day Come for refreshments and Fiesta fun! P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Open House Join us for refreshments and help us celebrate the historical significance of the library collection in this Tricentennial year in San Antonio!
Read moreRegistration is now open for the 47th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Library Dinner! Details: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Cash bar 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:00 p.m. Appetizer, entrée, dessert, coffee or tea Old San Francisco Steak House | 10223 Sahara Street Located north of Loop 410. From San Pedro, turn right onto Sahara Street. Cost: […]
Read moreThe Briscoe Library Technology Sandbox, an area with interactive work spaces and some of the newest technology to enhance medical education, is quickly coming together on the main floor of the library. Comfortable seating, desks, and a large worktable have been installed along with a 75 inch monitor now available for use. Soon, the space […]
Read moreThe History of Medicine Society is sponsoring a treasure hunt for anyone interested in the history of the health sciences. The scavenger hunt will run from Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 am through Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 pm. Any time during that period, participants can pick up an entry form at the Circulation Desk […]
Read moreThe Briscoe Library hosted a group of 40 resident physicians from Mexico on December 2. These health care providers are studying Medical English for one month at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Education and Outreach Librarians provided information about services librarians provide and about the library’s collection. The Special Collections staff showcased eight […]
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