• Dr. Ildiko Agoston, Cardiology, provides information on how one’s heart health impacts overall health. Dr. Agoston also reminds us about the Women’s Health Conference on Saturday, May 6 at San Antonio Botanical Garden. For more information, visit UTHealthyWoman.org. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch […]
  • Viva Fiesta! Viva your health!

    Read the full story here on MySanAntonio.com. Fiesta is upon us! Papel picados are strung everywhere, the smell of chicken on a stick surrounds the area and of course the excitement of shouting "show us your shoes!" during the parades are just some wonderful aspects to our great city's Fiesta. As proud San Antonians we enjoy these festivities every year, but make sure you do so responsibly. 
  • Participants whose hypertension was more intensively managed had fewer lesions in the brain’s white matter Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 21, 2023) — Intensive blood pressure treatment significantly reduces the risk of adverse cerebrovascular events such as stroke. New research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT […]
  • ‘People are depending on us’

    President’s Forum addresses university’s planned growth, accomplishments and commitment to saving lives UT Health San Antonio is heading in an exciting direction with a strong growth trajectory and a wave of accomplishments and distinctions, said President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at the April 20 President’s Forum. “The trajectory of the institution … the positive […]
  • Doctoral student’s research suggests difficulty of translating longevity interventions from lower species to mammals If a drug extends the life span of worms or flies, is it likely to do the same in mice? Michael Bene, PhD student Not typically based on the existing data, said Michael Bene, a sixth-year doctoral student at The University […]
  •   Doctoral student’s research suggests difficulty of translating longevity interventions from lower species to mammals Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 21, 2023) — If a drug extends the life span of worms or flies, is it likely to do the same in mice? Not typically based on the existing data, said Michael […]
  •   The University Health Transplant Institute was recently recognized by INTERLINK, a national managed care company, as the No. 1 liver transplant program in the country. The Transplant Institute is a partnership between University Health and the Malú and Carlos Alvarez Center for Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Innovation at UT Health San Antonio. For more than […]
  •   Representatives of 26 local small businesses greeted more than 150 faculty and staff members on April 19 at the spring edition of the HUB Vendor Fair at Holly Auditorium. The event connects schools and departments with Historically Underutilized Businesses, local companies that are women-, minority- and veteran-owned and certified by the state. “We were […]
  • Telehealth, community providers, research all key components of care In Texas, one in 10 people have a substance use disorder, and not everyone has the same access to care. One statewide program is addressing this growing public health concern with a fresh approach of science, innovation and a team of people with lived experience in recovery. Be […]
  • Telehealth, community providers, research all key components of care Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu LINK TO B-ROLL SAN ANTONIO, April 20, 2023 – In Texas, one in 10 people have a substance use disorder, and not everyone has the same access to care. One statewide program is addressing this growing public health concern with […]