• What began as a routine knee procedure quickly turned into a life-altering medical crisis for Jerry Sparrow, 59.
  • Written by: Jane Alvarez Hernandez and Steve Lee The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), announced on Wednesday, May 20, to further […]
  • Content by Jolyn Bragg Fifteen nurses caring for patients across UT Health San Antonio and educating future nurses through The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Nursing were recently recognized through the San Antonio Express-News’ 2026 Salute to Nurses program. Across eight award categories, two nurses were recognized as Best in Class, two […]
  • UT Health San Antonio is using AI-assisted colonoscopy technology to help physicians detect precancerous polyps in real time, expanding access to advanced colorectal cancer prevention and early detection for South Texans.
  • The university is aware of a global Canvas service issue currently preventing users from logging into the application. The reported issue is impacting multiple educational institutions across the nation.
  • From the moment of diagnosis, UT Health San Antonio patients are connected to a system designed to expand their treatment possibilities and bring the full strength of medicine and research to their care. Specialized programs focus on common and rare cancers, which allows for more personalized treatment approaches. For those at increased risk, services such as cancer genetics counseling and risk-reduction clinics offer early insight and prevention strategies.
  • We’re proud to have been named Boerne’s Best of the Best for four years—and with your support, we’re ready to do it again in 2026! We’d be honored to receive your nomination in The Boerne Star’s Best of the Best awards.First-round ballots are available in each edition of The Boerne Star and at our UT Health Hill Country location.Submit your nomination by Wednesday, May 20 at 12 p.m. to The Boerne Star.
  • UT Health San Antonio recently hosted its inaugural AI Symposium in Clinical Healthcare. More than 100 physicians, nurses, faculty and leaders came together with national experts to explore how AI is making care faster, more connected and more personal.
  • Medically reviewed by: Frank Buttacavoli, MDPainful conditions in your hip, like arthritis or a traumatic injury, can be debilitating and impact your daily life. Your doctor may recommend a total hip replacement if other pain-relief methods don’t work for you. In recent years, the direct anterior approach hip replacement has become an increasingly popular option. Find out why.