- Fentanyl poisoning is on the rise. UT Health San Antonio's program helps individuals and organizations be prepared to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. UT Health San Antonio is proud to be entrusted with the distribution of state funded naloxone in Texas. This program has distributed over 300,000 doses of naloxone to individuals and organizations across Texas, who have in turn, saved thousands of lives. How can you order Narcan?
- Watch the interview on KSAT.com. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the risk factors for breast cancer and how to lower your risk, from Kate Lathrop, MD, a breast oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center. Lathrop also shares the difference between a 2-D and 3-D mammogram, and how genetic testing and counseling help patients.
- Get to know Ken Kenneth-Nwosa, MD, head team physician for UTSA Athletics and expert sports medicine specialist accepting patients at UT Health Physicians.
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the country, accounting for one out of every five deaths. To reduce this statistic, our primary care practices have been dedicated to reducing patients’ high blood pressure and saving lives. UT Health Physicians has been recognized by The American Heart Association® and the American Medical Association for improving patients' blood pressure and helping decrease their risk of heart attack and stroke.
- The monkeypox virus outbreak is growing in the United States and elsewhere. Learn how monkeypox spreads and what parents need to know to keep their kids healthy, from Theresa Barton, MD. What to know:
- Read the article on MYSA A new COVID-19 booster targeting the omicron variant has been approved for people 12 years and older. Learn from Jason Bowling, MD, infectious diseases specialist, how this booster is different and what else you need to know. Bowling shares who should get the booster, why it is recommended and the common side effects.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery appointments are now available at UT Health De Zavala. Our newest location is conveniently located and offers free parking to make your visit stress free. Patients will receive expert care from Anton Fries, MD, PhD, division chief and associate professor for the Division of Plastic Surgery. Fries is a skilled reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon who uses the most advanced therapies to help patients achieve their goals.
- With the start of the football season, UT Health San Antonio continues its exclusive official health care partnership with UTSA Athletics including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer programs. We have the unique privilege of serving the health care needs of the more than 300 UTSA student-athletes by offering access to UT Health’s expert providers and vast services – ensuring student athletes’ medical needs are met, and that they are prepared to succeed both on and off the field.
- To help locally, our Reproductive Health and Fertility Center is sponsoring the RESOLVE San Antonio Fertility Support Group at their 2022 Walk of Hope. In support of families experiencing infertility, our center is donating a free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle to be raffled at the Walk of Hope.
- UTSA Football's first Conference USA championship trophy was on display Tuesday at UT Health San Antonio. For fans and staff at the UT Health Medical Arts and Research Center, it was a photo opportunity to remember. UT Health San Antonio is the Official Healthcare Provider for UTSA Athletics.
