• Originally published by the San Antonio Express-News on April 4, 2023. By William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, and Sudha Seshadri, MD In the coming years, an overwhelming number of people in our community will reach the stage of life when they are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The primary risk factor […]
  • Kristen Plastino, MD, vice chair and professor, Clinical Operations, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and director of the institution’s UT Teen Health adolescent wellness initiative, and Jennifer Todd, JD, RN , project manager of UT Teen Health, were quoted in this story.   Read More
  • Alan Peterson, PhD, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, director of the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP) and the South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience (STRONG STAR), was quoted in this article.   Read More
  • It’s that time of year. The 2023 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medal will be on sale from April 10 to April 21. Designed by UT Health San Antonio senior Graphics Designer, Sue Bolden, the 2023 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medal incorporates the vibrant culture of San Antonio’s community with fun, festive, passionate colors […]
  •     UT Health San Antonio Women’s Health Conference slated for May 6. The annual Heart to Heart Women’s Health Conference, presented by UT Health San Antonio takes place May 6 at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. The half-day event is from 8 a.m. to noon and tickets are $25. The event is dedicated to […]
  • Vasan Ramachandran, MD, dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, discusses the need for strategies to address health inequities post-pandemic. The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, which begins accepting students in 2024, is a “COVID-19 pandemic baby” coming into its own as the pandemic’s tail end […]
  • Vasan Ramachandran, MD, dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, discusses the need for strategies to address health inequities post-pandemic. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 6, 2023) — The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, which begins accepting students in 2024, is a “COVID-19 […]
  • By Elizabeth Reed Hanson, MD, associate professor, Pediatrics, associate program director, Pediatric Residency Program Walking is a significant milestone in a child’s life, setting them on a course toward independence. As parents look forward to this special moment, they want to know when they can expect their child’s first independent steps. The short answer is […]
  • Richard Hamner, MSW, BASc, program manager of recovery support services for Be Well Texas, a substance-use program of UT Health San Antonio, was quoted in this report.   Read More
  • Challenging your brain can improve mental performance, reduce your risk of cognitive deterioration and guard against specific brain-related issues. Keep your brain sharp by adding brain-stimulating activities into your daily life. Find five ways to keep your brain fit and active and how to make them a part of your routine on MYSA's Wellness webpage.