2021 Article Archive
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us
September 15 through October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Who would you like to represent you?
Each year, UTSW’s employees nominate and elect members of the Employee Advisory Council (EAC) – a group built to enhance communication, promote employee commitment, and build community among our staff.
We want to pump you up! Join the 2021 Dallas Heart Walk with UTSW
Join UTSW virtually, on Saturday, Sept. 11, to support the AHA’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Register to park on campus in fiscal year 2022
Parking registration for fiscal year 2022 (which begins on Sept. 1, 2021) opened Monday, Aug. 23. There is no increase in parking fees for FY2022.
New contracting requirement to better protect health information, reduce risk to UTSW
Part of our contracting process includes having third-party organizations and individuals sign business associates agreements (BAAs) designed to confirm they have standards and processes in place to protect PHI. While many vendors already sign these agreements in compliance with HIPAA, our Compliance and Contracts Management teams identified the need to apply BAAs to more vendor relationships.
Postponing long-term flex work model
Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in North Texas, and in the interest of safety for our front-line staff, patients, and the entire UT Southwestern community, we will postpone implementing our long-term flex work model until later in the year.
New VPN feature to enhance security against cyberattacks
Information Security will enable a new security feature for computers connecting through a virtual private network (VPN) beginning Thursday, Aug. 26. This new feature will check for the presence of antivirus software, enhancing our security against ransomware and other cybercriminal attacks.
Take time to take care of you (it might involve a furry friend)
Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their race, color, gender or identity. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult.
Roses are red, blueberries are…
Yep, they’re blue. (And blue is our favorite color here at UTSW.) And in case you didn’t know, July is National Blueberry Month. It’s the peak of blueberry season, so it’s time to enjoy all the advantages of a blueberry-rich diet.