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All Heart for Heart Month

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Group of young people in lab coats making heart shapes with their hands
Medical students (from left) Lauren Ford, Nathan Garza, Amanda Treviño, Daniel Galvan, Esteban Zapata Nuñez, and Mauricio Valdez put their hearts into it while focused on their studies in Seldin Commons. “Since beginning medical school, the Seldin Commons has not only become our favorite place to study as first-year medical students, but has also become our home. In the Seldin Commons we've laughed, we’ve cried, but more importantly we’ve become our own little family,” Ms. Ford said.

In February, the UT Southwestern community celebrated Heart Month by taking snapshots showing heart symbols at their favorite places across the institution’s various campuses. Congratulations to Kari Carter and Maggie Gray, whose names were selected as the grand prize winners in the photo submission drawing. They won a professional photo session. Additionally, Macie Lieberman, Tamara Mills, and Manju George won swag packs. Flip through the photo gallery below to learn what UTSW community members love about working and learning here.

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"I’m new to UT Southwestern and I’m a survivor of heart disease. I am proud to be part of this great organization. I took a picture at my work station because I love that I have a big window and can see other campus buildings," said Vanessa Rios, Office of Accounting and Fiscal Services.
Kristie Sengsouriya, Guest and Patient Services
Christina Castillo, Guest and Patient Services, poses at the Forest of Light art installation at West Campus Building 3.
From left: Kimberly Gensler, Tamara Andino, Jessica Govea, Joyanna Finch-Bly, Kelsey Gallegos and Kimberly Liebman - Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Fort Worth
Debbie Bauman, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Meredith Weckel (left) and Dulce Ruiz, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Mara Pineau, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Kimberly Liebman, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Jessica Govea, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Kim Kissie (left) and Melissa Marion, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Marie Spears, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Dr. Jay Lohrey, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
"I am surrounded by hardworking people who save lives every day and it’s a blessing to be working at UT Southwestern," said Jaya Kuruvilla, Moncrief Cancer Institute.
"My co-workers and I love the NICU. It is our favorite place because we get to holistically take care of babies and their families," said Ivaroni Pineda, who posed with his colleagues.
"My favorite place is the breakroom because it’s where we connect with each other. There is nothing better than growing a close bond with those you spend more than half your time with," said Jasmine Paden, who poses with her colleagues at the Animal Resources Center.
From left: Sandra Lawson, Jordan Hutter, Hannah Keen, Anu Shrestha, and Jeannet Nelson – Radiation Oncology at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
From left: Shaju Chacko, Ani Zachariah, YoungPil Oh, Misti Dornseifer, Natalie Lee, Chizoba Nnamuchi, Redeate Lakew, and Jill Ysac - Respiratory Therapy
"We feel so honored to get the opportunity to work with such a great team of people who have dedicated their lives in the service of others," said Kady Le. From left: Robert Burke, Manda Patel, Kady Le, Sam Quintus, and Phu Ho - Radiation Oncology
Karen Olvera, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, poses on the second floor of the hospital. "I love the picture behind me because it shows my current job as a Clinical Lab Assistant, and I really love my job and the UT Southwestern community environment," she said.
Macie Lieberman, Internal Medicine – Cardiology, poses in front of a painting on the second floor of the Hamon Biomedical Research Building. "In college I was known as the 'Biochemist Ballerina.' One day I got lost on the second floor of the NA Building and stumbled upon this masterpiece. I was immediately filled with joy and transported back to my time on stage. Every time I visit this special painting, my heart swells with peace, excitement, and hope," she said.
Kari Carter (left) and Maggie Gray, Radiation Oncology
Nursing staff at Clements University Hospital
Staff from the Office for Technology Development
From left: Gezim Ceka, Princy Abraham, and Marissa Mele - Radiation Oncology
"Excellent care begins at the front desk," say staff at the Simmons Cancer Center Richardson. Front row, from left: Lashaquay Allen and Cynthia Gilbert; Second row, from left: Prabha Batra, Tessie Thomas, Aurora Relampagos, and Shilpa Matthew; third row, from left: DeAnna Bennett, Kristina Knapp, Silvia Herszkopf Oreamuno, Lisa Pedersen, and Emily Davidson
Emergency Medicine staff
Acute Dialysis Unit staff at Clements University Hospital
"I really love the bridge between West Campus Building 3 and POB 2. I walk through it every morning and it allows me to take a few quiet, peaceful breaths before starting the day. In the evenings, it allows me to decompress," said Reema Poonawala, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic.
Amanda Weckman (left) and Kathleen Wanhanen pose at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden where Sponsored Programs Administration held its annual retreat.
Allyson Hart, Guest and Patient Services, and volunteer FiFi Arshad
Mamer Demamer, Guest and Patient Services
Coral Chacon, Guest and Patient Services
Biljana Skrget, Guest and Patient Services
Moriah Edwards, Guest and Patient Services
Walter Boyanton, Guest and Patient Services
Weihan Lee, Radiation Oncology, poses by the clock where staff clock in.
From left: Stephanie Hargrove, Nancy Nelson, and Andrea Askins – Talent Acquisition
Yaneishia Johnson, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Kathy Runnels Burnett, Simmons Cancer Center Fort Worth
Nursing staff at Clements University Hospital
From left: Shauna Stanley, Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases; Jessica Hopkins, Neurology; Tamara Mills, Pediatrics; and Aqueelah Anderson, Neurology
Department of Pediatrics Office - Research and Grants Support
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