UT Southwestern Medical Center

01/17/2026

Bringing leading-edge cancer care closer to home, UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center has renewed its prestigious NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation with an “exceptional” rating.
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This honor highlights our mission to provide innovative, compassionate care while advancing research and outreach that address the needs of our diverse communities.
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Discover how we remain dedicated to walking alongside patients and families at every step, from screening and prevention to treatment and survivorship.

The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern earned exemplary marks as part of the renewal of its comprehensive designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

01/17/2026

Uveal melanoma is a rare and deadly type of eye cancer that can spread to the liver. On Thursday, a group of highly skilled physicians at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center became the first team in Texas and the surrounding area to provide a patient with a new kind of chemotherapy to treat this metastatic disease. Proven to shrink tumors and slow disease, Hepzato is the only FDA-approved treatment that works through the whole liver and minimizes systemic side effects.

Learn more about how this minimally invasive approach works: https://bit.ly/49rBqlM

01/16/2026

Moxi marks one year at CCOB.

In its first year at the Cancer Care Outpatient Building (CCOB), Moxi, the delivery robot, completed 1,224 missions, saving 740 hours of staff transport time that could instead be spent caring for patients.

Made possible by a donation from The Adair Foundation, this dedicated CCOB Moxi supports teams across Breast Imaging, Gynecologic Oncology, and Oncodermatology by transporting tissue samples to the lab, traveling up to nine floors, and saving countless steps each day.

This milestone also marks the fifth Moxi at UT Southwestern, joining four others at Clements University Hospital that assist with tasks like transporting telemetry boxes and picking up prescriptions for discharging patients.

01/16/2026

Worrying about appearance once in a while is common — but body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is different. The good news is that it is treatable. Learn the key warning signs, risks, treatment options, and how UT Southwestern can help. https://bit.ly/4qo6Ejq

Body dysmorphic disorder causes obsessive worry over appearance flaws that others don’t see. Discover how it’s diagnosed and treated — and why early help makes a big difference.

01/15/2026

As winter weather hits North Texas, emergency departments see a rise in fall-related injuries—especially among older adults. Age-related changes make falls more dangerous, and hip fractures can be life-threatening.

The good news? Many falls are preventable through simple at-home steps and strength and balance training.

🎥 Watch the video to learn how to reduce fall-related fracture risk this winter: https://bit.ly/4iYnYsJ

01/14/2026

Graduation highlights are in! More than 120 UT Southwestern School of Health Professions students celebrated this milestone in December. Tap through the photo gallery to see the moments worth celebrating. https://bit.ly/3LiP2Xf

01/14/2026

Did you know fewer than 10% of people in the U.S. who could benefit from cochlear implants actually get one?

If hearing aids no longer provide clarity for everyday conversations, a cochlear implant may be an option. Get answers to 10 common questions from otolaryngologists J. Walter Kutz, M.D. and Hitomi Sakano, M.D., Ph.D.

Learn how cochlear implants can restore hearing, boost confidence, and improve quality of life. Get answers to 10 common questions cochlear implants.

01/13/2026

Thousands of people need a liver transplant, but many never receive one. Nearly a third will die waiting for a donor. What if there were another way?

Researchers at UT Southwestern have received an award to develop a fully functional artificial liver using a patient’s own cells and an innovative 3D-printing approach, aiming to ease the donor organ shortage and reduce the need for lifelong immunosuppression drugs. Discover more:

UT Southwestern Medical Center has received an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop livers using patients' own cells and an innovative three-dimensional (3D) printing approach.

01/13/2026

From a Louisiana farm boy who loved fixing things to one of the most respected educators in our history — a legacy decades in the making. In 1972, William W. Turner Jr., M.D., walked into Parkland Memorial Hospital and immediately knew UT Southwestern was where he belonged.

That moment launched a career spanning more than five decades of service, leadership, and mentorship. Now retired, Dr. Turner has been named Professor Emeritus of Surgery, the third faculty member in the Department of Surgery's 82-year history to receive this honor.

Dr. Turner’s impact extends far beyond the operating room. Learn how his legacy of curiosity, humility, and thoughtful care continues to shape future physicians.

Surgical specialist William W. Turner Jr., M.D., appointed Professor Emeritus of Surgery.

01/12/2026

Ready to level up your health and wellness goals this year? Learn from our adult primary care physician on how to use SMART goals to make your habits stick and see real results.

Some healthy New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re too big or vague. Get tips from UT Southwestern to make SMART goals and improve your chance of success.

01/09/2026

New year equals new diet trends! Before jumping into the latest eating plans, check out this breakdown of 9 popular diets to see what may support your health and help you make smarter, more sustainable choices.

From keto to paleo, which diet plans are worth trying? And which aren't? UT Southwestern breaks down 9 popular eating patterns.

01/09/2026

Great educators don’t just teach — they shape the future of health care.

That impact is reflected in the work of UT Southwestern faculty members Salahuddin “Dino” Kazi, M.D., Shawn McClintock, Ph.D., M.S.C.S., and Robert Toto, M.D., who have been selected for induction into the UT System’s Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education.

Discover how this prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and educational innovation.

UT Southwestern faculty members Salahuddin “Dino” Kazi, M.D.; Shawn McClintock, Ph.D., M.S.C.S.; and Robert Toto, M.D., have been selected to join the UT System's Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education in recognition of their outsta...