Gail Tomlinson, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and division chief of pediatric hematology-oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed by KENS-TV and appeared on the station’s morning show, “Great Day SA.” Dr. Tomlinson spoke about Hyundai Hope on Wheels® and the organization’s support for pediatric cancer research. Together with Dr. Tomlinson, Shafqat Shah, MD, professor of pediatric hematology-oncology with expertise in neuro-oncology and cancer survivorship, and Debra Kent, DNP, MSN, APRN- PC, RN, associate professor, pediatric nurse practitioner and director of the adult survivorship program, both from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, were presented the Hyundai Impact Grant Award for $100,000 for their nutrition education program called Hope in Every Bite. The program aims to improve the lives of patients and their families by highlighting the role of nutrition in prevention, treatment and survivorship.
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KENS-TV at 5 p.m.: https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/view/a9a85bc0-d851-48f1-baca-96248ad514a1?token=9f977486-362b-4155-a713-3eaeb70709f8
Great Day SA (KENS-TV): https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/view/832e3c87-d0a6-4e7a-b52b-1b4cb2845770?token=9f977486-362b-4155-a713-3eaeb70709f8
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